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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
6th Sunday of Easter (Year A)
Theme: Jesus Does Not Leave Us Alone
1. Welcome & Gathering
Leader:
Today Jesus says something very important:
“I will not leave you orphans.”
That means:
We are not alone.
Jesus is still with us.
Let us begin with the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Leader:
Jesus,
You are with us.
Help us to know You are near.
Amen.
2. Introducing the Theme
Ask:
Have you ever felt alone?
(Take a few answers)
What helps when you feel alone?
Someone being there.
Someone listening.
Someone helping.
Now say:
Jesus knows that feeling.
And today He promises:
You are not alone.
3. Gospel (Simplified – John 14)
Leader:
Jesus said:
“I will not leave you alone.
I will send you the Holy Spirit.
If you love me,
you will keep my commandments.
I am in you,
and you are in me.”
Leader:
The Gospel of the Lord.
Children:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
4. Reflection
Jesus says:
“I will not leave you.”
That means:
Even though we cannot see Him,
He is still with us.
How?
Through the Holy Spirit.
Through the Church.
Through Mass.
Through prayer.
Think about this.
If someone you love is far away,
you can still be close.
You speak to them.
You remember them.
You stay connected.
But with Jesus—it is even more.
He is not far away.
He is really with us.
Then Jesus says:
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
That means:
We show love by how we live.
So what does that look like?
- Being kind when it is hard
- Telling the truth
- Forgiving others
- Listening to God
That is how we stay close to Jesus.
Then Jesus says:
“I am in you.”
That is amazing.
Jesus is not just near us.
He wants to live in us.
And where do we receive Him?
At Mass.
In Holy Communion.
So remember:
You are not alone.
Jesus is with you.
And you can stay close to Him.
5. Quiet Prayer
Leader:
Close your eyes.
Jesus,
You are with me.
Pause.
Help me to know You are near.
Pause.
Help me to follow You.
Pause.
Stay with me always.
6. Living the Gospel
Leader:
This week:
- Remember: Jesus is with you
- Speak to Him in prayer
- Choose what is right
A simple prayer:
“Jesus, stay with me.”
7. Closing Prayer
Leader:
Jesus,
You do not leave us alone.
Help us to stay close to You
every day.
Amen.
8. Sending Back
Leader:
Today we heard that Jesus is with us.
Let us go back to Mass
and stay close to Him.
Optional Activities
1. “Lost & Found”
Best after Introduction
Leader tells a short scenario:
“Imagine you are in a big shop…
You turn around…
and the person you came with is gone.”
Pause.
Ask:
- How would you feel?
- What would you do?
Then say:
That feeling—being alone—that’s what Jesus is speaking about.
And He says:
“I will not leave you.”
2. Guided Presence Exercise
Best before Reflection or before Quiet Prayer
Children sit quietly.
Leader slowly:
“Close your eyes.
You cannot see Jesus…
but He is here.
Not far away.
Not watching from a distance.
Here.
Right now.”
Pause 10–15 seconds.
Then:
“Open your eyes.
That is what Jesus means—He is with us.”
3. “Show Me Love”
Best after “keep my commandments” section
Leader gives real-life moments:
“Someone is left out—show me what you do.”
(children physically act including them)
“Someone hurts you—show me what you do.”
(children act forgiving)
“You don’t feel like praying—show me.”
(children fold hands or bow head)
4. “Where Does Jesus Meet Us?”
Best mid-reflection
Put 3–4 options verbally or on cards:
- At Mass
- At the park
- In prayer
- Nowhere
Children choose (hands up / move sides of room).
Then explain:
Jesus is everywhere—but He meets us in a special way at Mass and in prayer.
5. Trust Walk (Paired Activity)
Best after reflection on Holy Spirit
Pair children.
One closes eyes, the other gently guides a few steps.
Then switch.
Ask:
- Was it easy or hard?
- Why?
Then say:
The Holy Spirit helps us like that.
We don’t always see clearly—
but we are guided.
6. One Real Choice
Best before Sending Back
Each child quietly chooses one:
- Be kind to someone specific
- Say a short prayer daily
- Help at home without being asked
- Forgive someone
Leader:
“Don’t say it out loud.
Just choose it.
And do it this week.”
7. “Never Alone” Response
Best after Gospel
Leader: “Are we alone?”
Children: No! Jesus is with us!
Repeat a few times with energy.
8. Feelings → Truth
Best after Introduction
Leader:
“When I feel alone…”
Children: Jesus is with me!
“When I feel afraid…”
Children: Jesus is with me!
9. Where is Jesus?
Best after Reflection
Ask:
Where can we meet Jesus?
Answers:
- At Mass
- In prayer
- In the Church
Reinforce: He is really present.
10. Keep My Commandments
Best after “keep my commandments” section
Leader gives choices:
“Someone is mean — what do we do?”
Children: Be kind!
“Someone hurts us?”
Children: Forgive!
11. Hands on Heart
Best during reflection on “I am in you”
Children place hand on heart.
Leader:
“Jesus is near…”
“Jesus is with me…”
“Jesus is in my life…”
12. Holy Spirit Action
Best after Gospel
Leader:
“The Holy Spirit helps us to…”
Children respond:
- Pray
- Be kind
- Be brave
13. Who Helps Me?
Best early or mid-session
Leader:
“Who helps us when we are weak?”
Children: The Holy Spirit!
14. Stay Close
Best before closing
Leader:
“How do we stay close to Jesus?”
Children:
- Pray
- Go to Mass
- Do good
15. Situation Game
Best mid-reflection
“What do we do?”
“You feel left out…” → Be kind / include others
“You don’t feel like praying…” → Pray anyway
16. Echo Prayer
Best for prayer section
Leader:
“Jesus, stay with me”
Children repeat.
“Help me follow You”
Repeat.
17. Stillness Exercise
Best before quiet prayer
Leader:
“Sit very still…
Jesus is here…
He is close…”
(5–10 seconds silence)
18. Send & Go
Best at the end
Leader:
“Who is with you this week?”
Children: Jesus!
“Where is He?”
Children: With us!
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