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May 10, 2026
LITURGY OF
THE WORD
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
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Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit to Help Us – May 10, 2026
The Holy Spirit’s Role and Nature
Q: What is the Holy Spirit and how does it manifest? A: The Holy Spirit is an invisible helper sent by Jesus to his disciples, symbolized through three forms: a dove, wind, or flame, who lives within believers to guide, comfort, and remind them of Jesus’ teachings while showing them truth.
Q: How does the Holy Spirit help believers in their daily spiritual life? A: The Holy Spirit assists believers by helping them pray for guidance and comfort, showing them how to live according to Jesus’ teachings, and reminding them of everything Jesus taught while they remain on earth.
Jesus’ Promise and Mission
Q: What promise did Jesus make to his disciples before going to heaven? A: Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help disciples spread his message of love and peace worldwide, assuring them he would not leave them alone or as orphans even after ascending to heaven.
Q: What is the core condition for receiving Jesus’ love according to his teaching? A: Those who love Jesus by doing as he commands will be loved by the Father, and Jesus promises to show them what he is like as a result of their obedience.
Practical Application of Love
Q: How should believers demonstrate love for one another as Jesus commanded? A: Believers must show love through good deeds, sharing, helping, cooperating, and being respectful to others, while also being honest, fair, and kind in their interactions.
Q: What specific behaviors reflect obedience to Jesus’ teaching on love? A: Obedience includes following teachers and coaches without complaining or grumbling, opening hearts to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and actively practicing the commandment to love one another as Jesus loved us.
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05-17-2020 / Children’s Liturgy of the Word / 6th Sunday of Easter
The Holy Spirit’s Role and Nature
Q: What is the Holy Spirit’s primary function for believers?
A: The Holy Spirit helps, teaches how to live, and makes believers one with God, though worldly people cannot accept the Spirit because they don’t see or know him.
Q: How does the analogy of water and fish explain the Holy Spirit’s presence?
A: The Holy Spirit is like water for fish—a symbol of life in God that surrounds and fills believers, teaching them how to live to reach heaven, with sin being the only thing that separates us from the Holy Spirit.
Apostolic Authority and Sacramental Power
Q: What special power did Peter and John demonstrate in Samaria?
A: Apostles Peter and John were sent to Samaria to give the Holy Spirit to those baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, exercising a special power from Jesus to continue his ministry that Catholic priests also possess today.
Symbols and Spiritual Practice
Q: What does the dove symbol represent in Catholic faith?
A: The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and a gift from God to help believers live as Jesus’ followers, serving as a visual reminder of the Spirit’s presence.
Prayer and Spiritual Connection
Q: What specific prayer should believers use to invoke the Holy Spirit?
A: Believers should remember the Holy Spirit’s power by saying “Holy Spirit, live in me” and asking the Spirit to stay with God, live in us, and make us one with Him.
Biblical Context
Q: Which Gospel reading promises the Holy Spirit to disciples?
A: Today’s Gospel (from the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 17, 2020) contains Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to his disciples as their helper and teacher.
↩️ ↪️ Bishop James Golka
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY PROGRAM 14TH MAY 2023
The Holy Spirit’s Role in Believers’ Lives
Q: What does Jesus promise about the Holy Spirit’s presence in believers? A: Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit (the Counselor/Paraclete) to dwell forever with believers as the Spirit of Truth who guides and empowers them to live according to God’s commandments (John 14:16-17).
Q: What specific gifts and fruits does the Holy Spirit bring to believers? A: The Holy Spirit brings gifts (wisdom, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, understanding) and fruits (kindness, sincerity, fairness, charity, joy) that enable believers to live according to God’s will and bear good fruit.
Love and Obedience Connection
Q: How does Jesus define genuine love for Him? A: Jesus declares that those who love Him must keep His commandments, and in return, they will be loved by the Father and Jesus will manifest Himself to them (John 14:21), making obedience the demonstration of love.
Life and Hope Through Christ
Q: What assurance does Jesus give about believers’ future life? A: Jesus promises that even though the world will see Him no more, believers will see Him and live because He lives (John 14:19), providing hope and assurance for believers.
Practical Commandments for Children
Q: Which specific commandments does Jesus emphasize for children to follow? A: Jesus encourages children to obey elders and teachers, respect others’ property, and especially keep the fourth (honor parents), seventh (not steal), and eighth (not bear false witness) commandments.
Prayer and Purity
Q: What prayer responsibilities does Jesus call children to undertake? A: Jesus calls children to pray for those in need (including homeless and parentless children) that they may find hope and care, and to keep themselves pure while praying for protection, especially during holidays.
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Little Liturgies: May 14 2023 — 6th Sunday of Easter
The Holy Spirit’s Role
Q: What does Jesus promise about the Holy Spirit in John 14:15-21?
A: Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit (the Advocate and Spirit of Truth) to those who love him and keep his commandments, to be with them forever, residing in their hearts to help them speak truth with charity and love.
Truth as Foundation
Q: Why is truth described as providing solid ground in relationships?
A: Being honest about who you are in personal relationships, though difficult, provides a solid ground foundation that is essential not only in education but in all interpersonal connections.
Personal Transformation Through Truth
Q: How did accepting difficult personal truths lead to the speaker’s calling?
A: Accepting the difficult truth of not pursuing the best path led the speaker to discover their true calling in life and ultimately become a priest, demonstrating how confronting reality enables authentic life direction.
Prayer for Spiritual Gifts
Q: What specific qualities should we pray for the Holy Spirit to provide?
A: Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill hearts with love, mercy, compassion, gentleness, and care, especially during Catholic Education Week in May 2023.
Prayer for Others in Difficult Situations
Q: What should we pray for those in environments that don’t foster truth?
A: Pray that people in situations not fostering truth may have moments of clarity to see the truth of their lives and make choices enabling them and others to flourish and grow.
The Spirit of Truth’s Practical Function
Q: What is the Advocate’s practical role in daily life?
A: The Advocate and Spirit of Truth can reside in your heart as a practical guide to help you speak truth combined with charity and love in everyday interactions.
↩️ ↪️ 1-Minute Homily
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Invite The Holy Spirit // Little Liturgies from The Mark 10 Mission
Understanding the Holy Spirit’s Presence
Q: What promise does Jesus make in John 14:15-21 about the Holy Spirit? A: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit will be our helper, friend, and guide, living in our hearts forever as the Spirit of truth, ensuring we are not left as orphans alone with no one to care for us.
Q: How can children understand the Holy Spirit if they cannot see him? A: The Holy Spirit is very real like love, peace, and bravery — things we cannot see but know exist — and he is God with you, living close to your heart as a gentle visitor to your soul.
Practical Prayer Methods
Q: What is the specific prayer method taught to invite the Holy Spirit? A: Close your eyes, be still, place your hand on your heart, and pray “Come, Holy Spirit” three times, then thank him for being with you, helping you, and loving you always.
Q: What is the weekly mission given to children to remember the Holy Spirit? A: Place your hand on your heart and remember the Holy Spirit is with you, praying “Thank you, Holy Spirit, that you are with me” when feeling lonely, upset, or worried.
Liturgical Context
Q: What is the liturgical setting and target audience for this teaching? A: This Little Liturgy is designed for the 6th Sunday of Easter, targeting EYFS and KS1 children in Catholic nurseries, primary schools, children’s liturgy at Mass, and family prayer time.
Q: What worship elements are included in the liturgy structure? A: The liturgy includes lighting the Paschal Candle, exploring symbols from the Mark 10 bag, Gospel reading John 14:15-21, guided prayer, hand-on-heart prayer moment, and worship song “Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome Here”.
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Children’s Message (5-14-23) – Poor Big Al’s Mother
Motherhood’s Hidden Struggles
Q: What metaphor illustrates a mother’s exhausting dedication to her children?
A: Big Al’s mother ran almost out of breath helping her kids take flight, watched with sadness as they crashed out of control, then added a longer tail to comfort them and pick them up from wherever they fell—ground or tree.
Emotional Toll of Parenting
Q: What specific emotions do mothers experience that require acknowledgment?
A: Mothers endure loneliness, fear, sadness, and fatigue throughout their incredibly hard and important role, making expressions of love and appreciation from their children—both living and in heaven—crucial to hear.
Most Meaningful Gift for Mothers
Q: What should children give mothers instead of traditional gifts?
A: Children should simply tell their mothers “I love you” and “thank you” rather than giving gifts that require more work, because moms need to know they are loved and appreciated in their challenging role.
QUESTIONS
Understanding the Word “Paraclete”
- Breaking It Down: The word “Paraclete” comes from two words that literally mean “to call beside.” If you were about to do something really difficult and could call anyone to stand right beside you, who would you call?
- The Invisible Friend: Jesus uses this specific word to describe the Holy Spirit. How does it change the way you think about the Holy Spirit, knowing He is someone you can always call to stand right beside you?
Exploring the Holy Spirit’s Many Roles
- Four Special Jobs: The text mentions four words we can use to translate Paraclete: Advocate, Counselor, Helper, and Comforter. Which of these four words is your favorite, and why?
- The Advocate: An advocate is someone who defends you and stands up for you when you need it. Can you share a time when a friend or family member stood up for you? How did their help make you feel?
- The Comforter: When you are feeling sad or upset, what usually brings you the most comfort? How do you think the Holy Spirit works to comfort our hearts when we are having a bad day?
Living Out the Message
- The Rule of Love: Jesus gave us a commandment to love God and to love others. Sometimes, loving people is really hard! How can asking our “Helper” (the Holy Spirit) to stand beside us make it easier to love someone who is being unkind?
- Making the Call: If Paraclete means to “call beside,” what is a quick, simple prayer you could say in your heart the next time you need the Holy Spirit’s help, guidance, or comfort?
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
Holy Spirit as Advocate
In the Gospel of John, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Advocate (or Paraclete) that the Father will send after he is gone. The word in the original Greek text is parakletos: para = “beside” kalein = “to call” The New Testament translation of parakletos into English is often “advocate,” as in a lawyer who comes in defense of us. This is because John 14:15-31 focuses so much on Jesus’ new commandment to love as he loved. Other ways of translating the word could be “counselor,” “helper,” or “comforter.” The point is that we can turn to the Holy Spirit to call him to our side to be with us to teach us and help us love Jesus. So, as we try to live out Jesus’ new commandment to love one another as he loved us, we can turn to the Holy Spirit for help. We can turn to the Holy Spirit to comfort us. We can turn to the Holy Spirit to inspire us to teach us how to live as disciples in the world today. We are never alone in our journey of faith.
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QUESTIONS
Being Away from Home
- Have you ever spent time away from your home? Was it fun, challenging, or a little sad?
- When you are away from your familiar home or the people you love, what is something you like to take with you to feel comfortable (like a nice blanket or a stuffed animal)? How does that item help you?
Kristin’s Story
- Who are Charlie and Liam? Why was the speaker sad when she had to move away from them?
- What very special thing did Charlie and Liam give the speaker before she left? How does that help her keep them “close to her heart”?
- What are some other ways the speaker stays connected to her nephews even though she doesn’t see them in person right now?
The Holy Spirit
- When Jesus left to go to heaven, what special “someone” did he promise to send to his disciples so they wouldn’t feel alone?
- According to the speaker, what are the “jobs” of the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit help us even though we can’t see it or touch it?
- Besides the Holy Spirit in our hearts, what other things did the speaker mention that keep us connected to God? (Hint: The speaker mentioned letters, talking, and special things at church).
- At the end of the talk, what big promise from Jesus did the speaker ask us to remember as we go through our day? (Hint: It’s a promise about never leaving us).
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
Our Comforter: The Holy Spirit
This message is based on the gospel of John 14:15-21. It reminds us that Jesus promised the Spirit to comfort us and be with us. We might not see Him with our eyes, but we know that God is always with us, and that gives us joyful hope!
QUESTIONS
Opening Up (Connecting to the physical world)
- Have you ever been lost in a store, a park, or somewhere else? How did it make you feel?
- Besides a paper map, what are some other things we use today to help us find our way when we travel?
Digging into the Story (Understanding the Gospel)
- In the story, Jesus told his disciples he was leaving to prepare a special place for them. How do you think the disciples felt hearing that?
- Why was Thomas worried?
- Jesus didn’t hand Thomas a paper map to find Heaven. What did Jesus say was the way?
Life Application (Connecting the lesson to their lives)
- When we feel stuck or confused this week, how can we check “God’s Map” to figure out the right way to go?
- The story mentions that sometimes we can feel “lost inside” when we have a hard problem or a tough choice to make. Have you ever felt “lost inside” about a decision?
- If the Bible is “God’s Map,” what are some of the “directions” or rules you can think of that God wants us to follow? (e.g., loving others, sharing, telling the truth)
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Showing Your Love
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
Raise your hand if you have a pet that you love. (Oh what a lucky group of pets! I have one that I love too!)
Now, if I came over to your house and watched you together, how could I tell that you love your pet? What kind of things do you do to show your love? (Solicit children’s answers: petting, feeding, grooming, bathing, walking, etc.)
Wow! You sure do love those pets. I can tell, because loving isn’t something you can just SAY you do. Loving is something you SHOW you do. It’s a way you act toward someone or something.
SOURCE: Sermon Writer – © 1997 – 2026 Richard Niell
QUESTIONS
Talking About Our Feelings
- The story mentions a little girl who scrunches up her face and says, “I mad!” Can you show me what your face looks like when you are mad? What about when you are surprised or happy?
- What are some things that might make you feel sad or fearful?
- Why is it important to talk about how we are feeling instead of keeping it a secret?
Understanding Jesus’s Words
- Sometimes we get upset over little things that don’t really matter. Can you think of an example of a “little thing” that might ruin someone’s mood?
- When Jesus’s friends (the disciples) were feeling worried and upset, what did He tell them to do? (Hint: “Don’t let your heart be troubled…”)
- What do you think a “troubled heart” feels like? How is it different from a peaceful heart?
Trusting God’s Plan
- What is one choice you can make the next time you feel upset to help calm your heart and remember God’s love?
- The story reminds us that God cares for us and has a plan for our lives. How does knowing that God loves you help you when you feel scared or angry?
- If you see a friend or a brother/sister who is having a really tough day and feeling “troubled,” how could you use Jesus’s words to help comfort them?
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Warmed by God’s Spirit
“I will not leave you orphaned.”
Emperor penguins are the largest of all penguins. They grow to be three feet high (demonstrate) and can weigh one hundred pounds. That is a big bird! They live in Antarctica where it is very cold; mostly snow and ice. The way that Emperor penguins take care of their babies is quite interesting.
The mother penguin lays only one egg. She holds the egg on the tops of her feet to keep it off the ice. (Demonstrate) Soon after the egg is hatched she carefully moves the precious egg to the top of the father’s feet so she is able to go into northern waters where there are fish for her to eat.
The father penguin cares for the egg while holding it on his feet. He tucks a loose flap of his skin over the egg to keep it warm so it will hatch. The father spends about two months sheltering the egg, making sure it does not get cold. During that time the father penguin does not eat at all! He may lose up to one-half of his body weight.
SOURCE: Sermon Writer – © 1997 – 2026 Richard Niell
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
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Entrance Song
Love and Obedience
Q: What is the biblical measure of loving God?
A: According to John 14:21, the one who has and keeps God’s commands is the one who truly loves Him, and this obedience triggers a reciprocal response where the Father loves them, Jesus loves them, and Jesus reveals Himself to them.
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
Response & Acclaim
Response & Acclaim
Communion
Understanding God’s Commandments
Q: How does Jesus describe the relationship between love and obedience to His commandments?
A: Jesus teaches that loving Him means following His commandments, which function as signs pointing to the right path that God provides to guide believers toward Him.
The Holy Spirit’s Role
Q: What specific support does the Holy Spirit provide to help believers follow God’s commandments?
A: Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as an advocate to remain with believers always, providing three key functions: helping obey the commandments, reminding us of what is good, and giving strength to accomplish it when following God’s path becomes difficult.
6th Sunday of Easter (A)
