Lifelong Catechesis
Forming Catholic identity across generationsThe sound of Alleluias fills the 50 days of Easter Sunday to Pentecost as we give thanks for the gift of our salvation. The Easter Triduum recalls the passion and resurrection of Christ in the sacred journey from Holy Thursday to Easter Vigil. "Dying he destroyed our death. Rising he restored our life."
Theme: Love one another.
Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Second Reading, from St. John
Step One: Listen to the Word
Which line in this reading caught your ear? What sense do you get about God as you listen to this Word proclaimed today?
Step Two: Look into Your Life
Question for Children: In what ways do you experience God’s love, offered to you through family, friends, and teachers?
Question for Youth: Jesus commanded us to love one another. Who is most in need of your love and kindness right now? How can you be more loving to those most in need this week?
Question for Adults: Concretely, how do you show love to others?