Years ABC
Maundy Thursday
Come to the Table

Scripture: April 17, 2025—Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 (image); Psalm 116:1, 10-17 (image); 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (image); John 13:1-17, 31b-35 (image). 

Collect: Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Reflection: For Jewish people, Passover is a day of remembrance and celebration. For Christians, every Lord’s Supper is also a day of remembrance and celebration. Both Jews and Christians are enjoined to hand on to the next generation what we have received from the Lord. When do you first remember receiving the Lord’s Supper? What words, phrases, memories, or practices of this sacrament do you especially wish to pass on to the next generation?

For Maundy Thursday:

For families: Study guide, snack, kid video.

For children: Activity, bulletin, craft;

For middlers: activity, bulletin, craft

Coloring: The last supper, different styles: One, Two, Three

For youth: A central component of the Maundy Thursday scripture is Jesus telling his disciples that one of them would betray him AND all the disciples denying that possibility. There are many ways to "betray" Jesus. Think about that. Are there times when you are positive that you will behave in one way but when the time comes, you don't? What could you do to remain strong in your resolve?

Another thought: At the “Last Supper”, we gain many directives for our common lives. We learn about Eucharist, sharing God’s Body and Blood. We learn about the new commandment to “Love one another”. We learn about servitude, humbling ourselves to wash others feet. How would you relate this to the Trinity (One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit)?