Jesus is nailed to the cross
Leader: We adore you O Christ, and we praise you. (genuflect)
ALL: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world
Leader: The soldiers drove nails through Jesus’ hands and feet. They lifted up the cross and put it in place. Jesus was in a lot of pain.
Reflection:
We sometimes fail to realize that challenges are as much a part of life as rewards. When we are unfairly treated, forgiveness always helps and heals the forgiver. Can you think of a time when someone hurt you with unkind words or actions? Was it hard for you to forgive that person? Children can sometimes hurt others without understanding what they are doing. Sometimes they might join with friends and gang up against another.
Family challenge:
When we do things that are unkind and hurtful we also hurt Jesus. Like being rude to parents or saying words that hurt others, we will be forgiven if we say sorry and try not to do the same thing again.
Prayer:
Leader: Many people suffer pain every day from being sick, hungry, poor, and because of war or natural disasters. Jesus, please comfort everyone who is in pain today.
All sing: Were you there when they crucified my lord? Were you there when they crucified my lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my lord?