Jesus' body is taken down from 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: Joseph of Arimathea gave Jesus his own burial cave because Jesus didn’t have a place to be buried. Joseph was another one of Jesus’ friends who took a risk to help him.
Reflection:
We all know people who are very sad, have lost a family member or close friend or a loved one. They have feelings of being alone, afraid, abandoned and can be angry with life and God. Remember a time when someone did something good for you when you were feeling sad.
Family challenge:
Give thanks for the people who have encouraged and supported you. As a family make a conscious choice to do something helpful for others such as actively supporting a local or international charity or community group. Make it an enjoyable time for your children. Emphasize the importance of keeping commitments.
Prayer:
Leader: Sometimes it is risky to step out and help people who are in need. Jesus, give me the love and courage to be able to help people when they are in need
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?