Jesus dies on 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: When Jesus died, the sky got dark and the ground started to shake. This made some people very scared. They saw that Jesus was innocent and that they had made a big mistake.
Reflection:
Death is never easy because it seems to have taken away all we have ever known about someone. We need to be aware of the hurt experienced by those who lose a loved one. We are part of God’s family, and we must have compassion and kindness for all.
Family challenge:
How have you and your family felt if you have lost a loved one? Think about all the good and kind things that the person who has died has done in their life and try to use that goodness as an example of how to live your life. Even though the death of Jesus was sad, it was not a defeat, it was a victory. Because Jesus gave up his life for us, we may have eternal life.
Prayer:
Leader: Jesus help me to admit when I make mistakes. Help me to say I’m sorry. Thank you for always forgiving me. I love you, and I want to do the right thing.
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?