Children’s Liturgy
Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday (Year B) 25th April, 2021
Preparing the worship space.
Colour: White
Theme: Jesus the Good Shepherd.
Jesus the good shepherd, wants us to know that each one of us is very important to Him even the ones that do not know Him yet..
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Entrance Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDTIeprCDtU
Trust And Obey Hymn
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Ask: What was last week’s theme
<“Bible”> <Its a book of stories and letters given to us with God’s help>. When we have questions, the bible helps to us get answers.
Welcome:
Today we are going to hear Jesus tell a story. He calls himself the good shepherd, who cares for his sheep. This story shows us that Jesus knows and cares for all people. Let’s think about how we can care for all people too, no matter where they are in the world.d
//V// In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
//R// Amen.
//V// May The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
And the love of God,
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
//R// And with Your Spirit.
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NEWS TIME :-)
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Penitential Rite
Dear little children, let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Confession of our sins
I confess to the Almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words
in what I have done and In what I have failed to do
-strike the breast 3 times as you say-
through my fault
through my fault
through my most grievous fault
THEREFORE I ask Blessed Mary Ever Virgin
all the Angels and Saints
and you, my brothers and sisters
to pray for me to the Lord our God…
Have Mercy on us oh Lord
For we have sinned against you.
Show us, Oh Lord, your mercy
And grant us your salvation.
You were sent to heal the contrite of heart.
Lord have Mercy
Lord have Mercy
You came to sinners
Christ have mercy
Christ have mercy
You are seated at the right hand of the father to intercede for us.
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
May the almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting?
AMEN
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With a loud voice lets sing the Gloria!
GLORIA - Eco
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Father...x2 To Him be glory forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Son...x2 To Him be glory forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Spirit...x2 To Him be glory forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Opening Prayer:
Loving God, you know us and care for us. Help us to remember that all people are loved by you no matter who they are, and to care for others in the world as you do. Amen.
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Liturgy of the Word
Introduce the first reading.
Say: Today’s first reading is from the New Testament book of Acts. (Acts 4:8-12) In this reading, we will hear about the special cornerstone. This story compares Jesus, who looked and acted different than the people of His time, to the cornerstone that got thrown away. While you listen, think of what this might mean in your life.
A prepared child/children come and take the reading.
First Reading is from the book of
Acts 4:8-12 (GNT)
8 Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders:[a] 9 If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a disabled man, by what means he was healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing here before you healthy. 11 This Jesus is
the stone rejected by you builders,
which has become the cornerstone.[b]
12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.”
“This is the word of the Lord”
All say “Thanks be to God”.
Ask: What do you think that the reading might mean to you in your life? <that all of us, with all our differences, are important in the church> Someone that you don’t think is important might have the best contribution of all.
Let us focus on our responsorial Psalm:
< The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone...>3x
Introduce the Gospel
Say: Today’s Gospel reading comes from the book of John. (John 10:11-16). In this reading from the Gospel of John, we hear a parable. This parable is about a good shepherd, who knows each and every one of his sheep. While you listen, see if you can figure out who the sheep represent.
...with Alleluia!! –
We sing while standing and welcome the gospel!!
Alle-lu Alle-lu, Alle-lu Alle-lluia!!
Lets praise the Lord….
Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lluia!!,
Lets praise the Lord….
Alle-luia, Lets Praise the Lord!
Alle-luia, Lets Praise the Lord!
Alle..lluia Lets praise the Lord….!!!
The leader reading the gospel, silently says: “Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your Holy Gospel”.
The Leader starts: The Lord be with You,
And with your Spirit.
A reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John.
Glory to You, O Lord
John 10:11-16 (CSB)
11 “I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep. 12 When the hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees a wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. 13 The hired man runs away because he is only a hired man and does not care about the sheep. 14-15 I am the good shepherd. As the Father knows me and I know the Father, in the same way I know my sheep and they know me. And I am willing to die for them. 16 There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too; they will listen to my voice, and they will become[a] one flock with one shepherd.
”The Gospel of the Lord”
“Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ”
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(*) Tell your prepared reflecting story to motivate the children, but according to the Gospel and children’s level of understanding like in the suggestions below…
Gospel reflection:
Ask: Does anyone know the sign to show that there is God’s peace between us?
Say: Let’s give each other a sign of peace.
Ask: Who do you think the sheep are? <US!> The story tells us that the shepherd would lay down His life for His sheep, even the sheep who don’t know Him yet.
Memory Verse: John 10:14-15 “..,<14-15 I am the good shepherd. As the Father knows me and I know the Father, in the same way I know my sheep and they know me. And I am willing to die for them.>
Let us stand up and we profess our faith.
Profession of our faith
I believe in God the Father, Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:
--bow down--
Who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary:
Suffered under Pontius Pilate;
was crucified, died and was buried:
He descended into hell:
The third day he rose again from the dead:
He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:
From there He will come to judge the living and the dead:
I believe in the Holy Spirit:
the holy catholic church:
the communion of saints:
The forgiveness of sins:
The resurrection of the body:
And the life everlasting.
Amen.
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Prayers of the Faithful Now is the time to pray for our stuff :-)Intercessions.
You may want to ask the children to offer their own prayers or you can use the suggestions here.
Leader: We know that Jesus is our shepherd who cares for us and listens to us, and so we pray together:
Prayer 1. We pray for world leaders: that they may follow Jesus’ example and love and care for their people.
We pray to the Lord...
Prayer 2. We pray for all members of our global family: that we may see that God loves us all equally and treat each other as we would wish to be treated.
We pray to the Lord...
Prayer 3. We pray for our parish, family and friends: that we may not run away when things are difficult, but may look for what we can do to make the world a fairer place for everyone to live
We pray to the Lord....
Prayer 4. Loving God, help us to love and care for all your people throughout the world especially like the people in Syria.
We pray to the Lord...
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Silently, each one tells God your petition.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.
Amen
==== 7:28 - 7:30 ====
Song Interlude: Walk Walk in the light, walk walk in the light, Sing as we give in our offertory and we walk to the big church... NOTE-- after the song, is being sung, we pick the children that will perform next Sunday....
