Jesus falls for the first time
Leader: We adore you O Christ, and we praise you. (genuflect)
ALL: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world
Leader: Jesus was already badly wounded when he fell the first time. It must have hurt very much. Jesus got up and kept on going
Reflection:
How often in the life of a family do we feel we are being crushed by the weight of our crosses (worries)? Are we able to laugh at/learn from our mistakes and forgive us for our more serious errors? Share a mistake you have made recently. Think about the times you tried something new, failed and quit. Maybe with some help or advice, you could try again – and be successful!
Family challenge:
We need to get back up when we have fallen. Prepare children for the fact that whilst they might do their best, sometimes they may fail, but they will always have the love of their family and of Jesus.
Prayer:
Leader: When we don't succeed in school or when we lose a sports game, it can make us feel defeated. Jesus was hurt but never defeated. Jesus, I want your attitude of hope and victory even if I am not succeeding.
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?