Hello families! Palm, or Passion, Sunday begins the most sacred week of the Church year – Holy Week. During these days, we prepare ourselves for Easter by prayerful reflection upon the events of Jesus’ Passion and death. You might display a crucifix in a prominent place this week, as reminder of the salvation Christ won for us. The crucifix can also be the focal point for family prayer during Holy Week.
Which character of this Gospel sticks out to you? After listening to the two Gospels today, what did you hear that was new to you? Jesus died on the cross for you. How does that make you feel about Jesus? St. Joseph of Arimathea showed great love and great courage to give Jesus a proper burial. Share a time when you did a good deed that required courage.
Lenten Family Challenge – Do one random act of kindness each day this week.
Liturgy Link – At Mass today, what phrase did people sing when they waved their palm branches? What does this phrase mean?
Family Prayer – Anima Christi
This prayer in Latin means “Soul of Christ.” You can pray this prayer together, have one family member read
it, or take turns each reading a line.
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from Christ’s side, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from thee.
From the malignant enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me. And bid me come unto Thee, that with all Thy saints, I may praise thee Forever and ever. Amen.
Partners in Faith, Phyllis Chudzinski
- Wednesday, April 5 – Faith Formation Classes 5:30 -7 pm for K-8
**Training for altar servers will begin soon. If you have any children in 3rd grade and up who are interested please contact the Faith Formation Office.