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May 29, 2022 • The Ascension of the Lord
Proclaim the Gospel
Leader: Today’s Gospel is a little like the First Reading. It describes the Risen Lord’s last moments with his Apostles before he ascended into Heaven.
The Lord be with you.
Children: And with your spirit.
Leader: A reading from the Gospel of Luke.
Children: † Glory to you, O Lord.
Leader: Read Luke 24:50-53. Then say, “The Gospel of the Lord.”
Children: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Ask the children to be seated.
Homily
Remind the children that wherever Jesus is, there is love and power. Even though at the time of his Ascension he went bodily into Heaven, Jesus promised to remain present on earth to the end of time; he promised to be with people wherever they spend time together praising God and doing good in God’s name.
Then hold up a series of photographs you have cut from newspapers and magazines, all of which show people being kind or doing good. Ask the children to help you describe the kindly act or the good deed that is illustrated in each picture. Conclude by pointing out that they have the power, too, to improve the world wherever they go—at home, in school, in the local community.
Profession of Faith
Leader: Please stand for our Profession of Faith and respond to each statement with, “Yes, I do believe.”
Do you believe that God the Father is one with Jesus the Son?
Children: Yes, I do believe.
Leader: Do you believe that the Father and the
Son are one with all who believe in them? Children: Yes, I do believe.
Leader: Do you believe that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son and fills the hearts of those who believe in God?
Children: Yes, I do believe.
Prayer of the Faithful
Leader: We’ve got the power—the power of love! As people forever joined to Christ, let us show Christ like love for others by praying for their needs. Our response to each petition will be, “Hear us, O Lord.” That all leaders of the Church will be strong in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
Children: Hear us, O Lord.
Leader: That God’s light will shine in the minds of
all world leaders, let us pray to the Lord. Children: Hear us, O Lord.
Leader: That the Lord Jesus will rule over our hearts and homes, let us pray to the Lord.
Children: Hear us, O Lord.
Leader: Invite the children to pray their own petitions. Then pray:
Let us pray. Loving God, you share your goodness and power with all who believe in you. May the love that you are be the love that we share with everyone we meet. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Children: Amen.
Return to Assembly
The Liturgy of the Word ends with the Prayer of the Faithful. Prepare the children to return to the assembly in a respectful manner. If you haven’t already done so, distribute the leaflets. Remind the children to take the leaflets home and share them with their families. Encourage them to watch this week’s Gospel Reflection video and complete the Family Corner activities as a family.
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