June 8, 2025

Pentecost Sunday - Year C

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Prayer Table
Symbols

Here are five prayer symbols appropriate for Catholic children’s Liturgy of the Word with explanations for each symbol, specifically related to Acts 2:1-11:

Dove: The dove represents the Holy Spirit, who descended upon the Apostles at Pentecost. It symbolizes peace, unity, and God’s presence.
Flames: The tongues of fire that rested on the disciples (Acts 2:3) can be symbolized by flame symbols. These flames represent the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the zeal with which the Apostles spread the Gospel.
Wind: The sound of a strong wind in Acts 2:2 can be symbolized by a swirling wind pattern or a pinwheel. This symbolizes the breath of God and the movement of the Holy Spirit throughout the world.
Earth: Use a globe or map to represent the diverse group of people present at Pentecost (Acts 2:5-11). This symbol emphasizes the universality of the Church and the mission to spread the Gospel to all nations.
Heart: A heart symbolizes the love that Jesus commanded the disciples to share with one another and the world (John 13:34-35). At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered them to live out this love by sharing the Gospel and forgiving others.

CROSSROADS KIDS’ CLUB (1:56) – Before Jesus went to heaven, he told his disciples he was going to send them a gift. And he did. Watch this video to find out more about Pentecost and the crazy cool gift Jesus gave.

Liturgy of the Word

Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

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ARCHDIOCESE OF SINGAPORE (4:39) – What is Pentecost? Pentecost is the celebration of the person of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Jesus, who were gathered together in the Upper Room. Learn more about Pentecost Day in this short animated explanatory video and listen to scripture with some Catholic answers and teachings.

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Faith-Based Videos

Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

TIPS FOR CATHOLIC CATECHISTS & PARENTS WHEN SHOWING VIDEOS FROM NON-CATHOLIC SOURCES

IMPORTANT: YouTube has many videos from various Christian backgrounds. Although some are not suitable for Catholic catechesis, others can enrich children’s spiritual journey when used thoughtfully. Click on the banner below each video to view tips to help these videos more align with Catholic teachings. It’s crucial to review each video and consult the Catechism before sharing with children.

Superbook (1:34)

Holy Spirit Arrives

The Superbook animated series, produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), is a modern reboot of a 1980s series that seeks to introduce children to stories from the Bible through engaging storytelling and animation. While the series does offer the potential to excite interest in Scripture and illustrate Biblical events in a relatable way for children, Catholic educators should be aware that it is produced from a broadly Evangelical Protestant perspective.

Ministry to Children (5:49)

Holy Spirit Wind and Fire

From a Catholic perspective, this video offers a generally accurate and engaging explanation of Pentecost and the workings of the Holy Spirit, especially suitable for children. However, a Catholic teacher should be aware of several important theological distinctions and clarifications to ensure adherence to Catholic teaching. Below are key points to consider:

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1. Trinitarian Theology:
The video states: 'The Holy Spirit was what Jesus had promised to send and it was Jesus and it was God as well. That's that whole Trinity mystery happening...'

This could confuse children. While it is true that the Holy Spirit is fully God, the wording 'it was Jesus and it was God' could imply modalism—a heresy that diminishes the distinct Persons of the Trinity. Catholic doctrine affirms that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct Persons in one divine essence (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC] 253-256).

Correction: A Catholic teacher should clarify that the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity, distinct from the Father and the Son, but equal in divinity and power.

2. The Role of the Church:
The speaker says: 'The church is not just a building... The church is the body of Christ...'

This aligns with Catholic understanding, but could benefit from further development. For Catholics, the Church is both a visible and spiritual reality, guided by the Holy Spirit and founded by Christ on the apostles, especially Peter (CCC 811-865).

Correction: A Catholic teacher should explain that the Catholic Church is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church established by Christ, and that it continues to teach, sanctify, and govern in His name through the successors of the apostles (the bishops), united with the Pope.

3. Ecclesiology – Pentecost as the 'Birthday of the Church':
The video mentions that 'some people say Pentecost is like the birthday of the church.'

This is consistent with Catholic teaching. Catholics recognize Pentecost as the official beginning of the Church’s mission to the world, when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to preach the Gospel publicly (CCC 731-732).

Affirmation: This idea is correct and is supported in CCC 767 where it states that 'On the day of Pentecost, when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ's Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit... the Church is made manifest to the world.'

4. Language and Tone:
The speaker uses casual, child-friendly phrasing, such as 'flames above our heads could get dangerous' and a conversational tone.

Note: While engaging, this tone might oversimplify some theological realities. A Catholic teacher may wish to supplement with a more formal articulation of doctrine depending on the age and understanding of the students.

5. Sacramental Understanding:
The video makes no reference to the sacraments, even though Pentecost, the reception of the Holy Spirit, and evangelization are deeply tied to Catholic sacramental life, especially Confirmation.

Correction: A Catholic teacher should take this opportunity to explain that in the Catholic Church, the sacrament of Confirmation is where the faithful receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit, just as the apostles did at Pentecost (CCC 1285-1302).

6. Role of the Laity:
The video appropriately emphasizes that all baptized persons are called to share Jesus' love and participate in the mission of the Church.

Affirmation: This is in harmony with Catholic teaching on the role of the laity (CCC 897-913), who are commissioned by baptism to spread the Gospel by their words and example in the world.

7. Use of the Term 'Pastor':
'The church is not just ... a pastor speaking... In Catholic usage, the term 'pastor' is acceptable, but a Catholic teacher may wish to clarify that the proper shepherds of the Catholic Church include ordained priests and bishops, especially the Pope as the Vicar of Christ.

Summary:
A Catholic teacher may use this video as a teaching aid with the following clarifications:

- Offer a more precise explanation of the Trinity (CCC 253-256).
- Emphasize the apostolic and sacramental nature of the Church (CCC 811-865, 1285).
- Introduce the connection between Pentecost and Confirmation (CCC 1302-1303).
- Reinforce the continuing mission and unity of the Catholic Church under the Pope and bishops (CCC 880-892).

With these additions, the message of the video can be brought into full harmony with Catholic teaching.

Kid’s On the Move (6:48)

Pentecost

This video offers a creative and engaging presentation of the story of Pentecost and the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life. While it contains many positive and inspiring messages that align with Christian doctrine generally, there are some important theological nuances that a Catholic teacher should be aware of before presenting this to a Catholic classroom. These are explained below, with references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) where relevant.

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1. Emphasis on Personal Decision to Follow Jesus
The video uses language like 'Are you born again?' and 'Have you chosen to follow Jesus? Then the Holy Spirit already lives inside you.'

This reflects Evangelical Protestant language focused on a personal decision to 'accept Jesus' as Lord and Savior as the decisive moment of salvation. While the Catholic Church affirms the personal nature of faith, it also teaches that grace is mediated through the sacraments, beginning with Baptism.

The Catechism states:
- 'Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life…the gateway to life in the Spirit' (CCC 1213).
- 'By Baptism all sins are forgiven… It gives a share in the common priesthood of all believers' (CCC 1266).

Clarification: Catholic teachers should explain that for Catholics, one becomes a member of the Body of Christ and receives the Holy Spirit primarily through Baptism, not simply by making a personal decision.

2. Omission of the Sacrament of Confirmation
The video presents the reception of the Holy Spirit as something that happens when one chooses to follow Jesus—without mention of the sacrament of Confirmation.

Catholic doctrine holds that Confirmation is the special sacrament of the Holy Spirit. It confers the fullness of the Spirit first given at Baptism and strengthens the faithful for witness and mission—precisely the power discussed in the video.

- 'It is evident… that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost' (CCC 1302).
- 'Confirmation…strengthens the baptized and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses of Christ by word and deed' (CCC 1285).

Clarification: A Catholic teacher should explain to students that they receive the power of the Holy Spirit fully through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, instituted and administered in the Church.

3. Understanding of the Holy Spirit's Presence
The video portrays the Holy Spirit as a 'power source' inside each believer, comparable to batteries inside a flashlight, and emphasizes activating that power.

While this is a relatable metaphor, it can unintentionally reduce the Holy Spirit to a mere force or tool. The Holy Spirit is not just a source of spiritual energy, but the Third Person of the Trinity.

- 'The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity…with the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified' (CCC 686, 243-248).

Clarification: Teachers should emphasize that the Holy Spirit is God—personal and divine—not just a power to be used, but One who calls, sanctifies, and acts within us according to God's will.

4. The Mission of the Christian Life
The video strongly encourages children to serve others, share the Gospel, and allow the Holy Spirit to work through them. These are commendable exhortations that align well with Catholic teaching on the universal call to holiness and mission (CCC 849-856).

- 'The Holy Spirit…guides the Church in the way of all truth and unifies her in communion and in the works of ministry' (CCC 798).
- 'Lay people…are called to engage in the apostolate by virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation' (CCC 900).

Affirmation: Catholic teachers can affirm this call while pointing out that living this mission is also supported by communion with the Church and the Eucharist, prayer, and the life of grace.

5. Missing Ecclesial and Sacramental Context
The video does not acknowledge the role of the Church, the visible Body of Christ on earth, through whom the sacraments are dispensed and the Gospel is taught and preserved.

- 'It is in the Church that Christ fulfills and reveals his own mystery as the purpose of God’s plan: to unite all things in him' (CCC 772).
- 'The Church…is the sacrament of the unity of the human race' (CCC 775).

Clarification: Students should be taught that we receive the Holy Spirit and are equipped for Christian mission through the life and sacraments of the Catholic Church, founded by Christ.

Conclusion
While this video positively encourages children to rely on the Holy Spirit and do good in Jesus’ name, it reflects a Protestant Evangelical framework that omits key Catholic teachings:

- The role of sacramental grace, especially Baptism and Confirmation
- A fuller understanding of who the Holy Spirit is
- The importance of the Church as Christ’s instrument of salvation

Recommendation: Catholic teachers may use this video in a supplemental way, but it must be accompanied by proper catechesis that includes Catholic sacramental theology, ecclesiology, and Trinitarian doctrine to ensure a complete and accurate understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in the Christian life.

Saddleback Kids (3:29)

God Sends the Holy Spirit

This video offers a child-friendly presentation of the Pentecost event from Acts 2, and it generally aligns well with the biblical account. From a Catholic perspective, there are many positive elements, but also a few theological and catechetical points that Catholic teachers should be aware of before using the video in class. Below is an evaluation with relevant references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).

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What the Video Gets Right (in line with Catholic teaching):

1. Accurate retelling of Pentecost
The video presents the main events of Pentecost accurately: the Apostles and disciples were gathered, a sound like a mighty wind came, tongues of fire appeared, and the disciples began to speak in different languages through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is consistent with Acts 2 and the Catholic understanding that Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church's public mission.

CCC 731: On the day of Pentecost… the Holy Spirit was manifested, given and communicated as a divine person: of his fullness, Christ, the Lord, pours out the Spirit in abundance.

CCC 767: On the day of Pentecost… the Church was made manifest to the world.

2. Emphasis on Peter's role
The video correctly identifies Peter as the one who steps forward and preaches to the crowd. This is consistent with the Catholic recognition of Peter’s primacy among the Apostles.

CCC 880-881: The Lord made Simon alone, whom he named Peter, the ‘rock’ of his Church. He gave him the keys of his Church, and instituted him shepherd of the whole flock.

3. The effects of the Holy Spirit
The video shows that the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to speak boldly, perform signs, share community life, and proclaim the Gospel. This is in line with Catholic understanding that the Spirit animates the Church's mission.

CCC 798: The Holy Spirit is the principle of every vital and truly saving action in each part of the Body.

Points Needing Clarification or Supplementation for a Catholic Audience:

1. Clarify that the Holy Spirit comes through the sacraments
The video strongly emphasizes the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost upon the Apostles and new believers, and the invitation to repent and be baptized. While this reflects Acts 2, a Catholic understanding connects this gift of the Holy Spirit with the sacraments.

CCC 1213: Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ and are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.

CCC 1285: Confirmation… is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. Through Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.

A Catholic teacher should ensure students know that we receive the Holy Spirit sacramentally: initially at Baptism and more fully at Confirmation. The explanation in the video may unintentionally lead to viewing the Holy Spirit as something received only through emotional conversion experiences, which is more aligned with Protestant Evangelical theology.

2. Church as a visible, sacramental communion
The video refers to ‘all the believers’ gathering, breaking bread, and worshiping in homes and the temple. Though positive, it doesn't mention the Church as a visible communion established by Christ with apostolic leadership, sacramental life, and unity under the bishops and the Pope.

CCC 751: The word ‘Church’ means a convocation or assembly. It designates the people God calls together from the whole world.

CCC 811: This is the sole Church of Christ… which subsists in the Catholic Church, governed by the successor of Peter.

Supplementing this point can help children understand that the Catholic Church today continues what began at Pentecost in union with the successors of the Apostles.

3. The Breaking of the Bread is the Eucharist
The video mentions the believers ‘broke bread in their homes’ and shared meals. While this is accurate, the language used could make it seem like this was simply eating together. However, the phrase ‘breaking of the bread’ in Scripture also refers to the Eucharist (Acts 2:42).

CCC 1329: The Lord's Supper, the Breaking of Bread… are its various names. The Eucharist is the ‘source and summit of the Christian life’ (CCC 1324).

A Catholic teacher should teach that what the Apostles celebrated following Pentecost was the Eucharist, which Catholics continue to receive today at Mass.

4. Language and terminology
The video never specifically mentions the Catholic Church nor uses terminology like sacrament, Eucharist, or Confirmation. While that may be appropriate for interdenominational settings, Catholic children need clear connections between the biblical events and ongoing Catholic life and worship.

Conclusion:
This video is a simple and helpful summary of Acts 2 and the Pentecost event, which Catholic educators can use to introduce this foundational moment of the Church. However, to ensure doctrinal completeness and full Catholic teaching, it should be accompanied by catechesis on:

- The Holy Spirit's role in the sacraments (Baptism and Confirmation)
- The Catholic Church, apostolic succession, and Peter's special role
- The Eucharist as the central celebration of the Church
- The Church as both a visible and spiritual communion

With these additions, the video can effectively support a Catholic understanding of Pentecost and the mission of the Church.

The Orchard Church (13:18)

God Sends a Helper

While this video includes many points that are compatible with Catholic belief, there are key theological differences and omissions that make this video unsuitable for Catholic students. Below is an evaluation of the video from a Catholic perspective, highlighting what aligns with Catholic teaching and what would require clarification or supplementation.

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1. Personal Relationship with Jesus and Individual Decision

The video powerfully emphasizes the need for a personal response: confessing sin, repenting, and believing in Jesus. This language is consistent with Catholic teaching on the necessity of faith and turning away from sin.

The terminology used, however,—such as phrases like 'trust Jesus', 'go public with your decision', or 'confess your sin and repent'—reflects the Evangelical framework of conversion as a one-time individual decision to follow Jesus. While a personal relationship with Christ is essential in Catholicism, that personal response is sacramentally mediated and ecclesially grounded.

CCC 1427: Jesus calls to conversion. This call is an essential part of the proclamation of the kingdom. The first work of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conversion.

CCC 1992: Justification is conferred in Baptism, the sacrament of faith. It conforms us to the righteousness of God, who makes us inwardly just by the power of his mercy.

Catholic clarification: Our entrance into the Christian life happens principally through the sacraments of initiation. A Catholic teacher should stress that faith is not merely internal or private but is lived out within and through the sacramental life of the Church.

2. The Role and Nature of Baptism

The video affirms the importance of baptism but explicitly says: 'Baptism does not save us… It is just a picture of what God has already done.'

This statement contradicts Catholic doctrine on the nature and necessity of Baptism. Catholic teaching is clear that Baptism is not just symbolic but a real means of grace and essential for salvation (except in cases of invincible ignorance or martyrdom).

CCC 1213: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life… Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God.

CCC 1265: Baptism not only purifies from all sins but also makes the neophyte 'a new creature', an adopted son of God.

Catholic clarification: In contrast to the Evangelical symbolic view, the Catholic Church teaches that Baptism actually brings about spiritual rebirth and makes us members of the Body of Christ. Teachers should emphasize that God's grace works through this sacrament, and that it's not merely an outward sign of inner faith but the instrument of regeneration.

3. Salvation and 'God Alone Saves'

The video ends by affirming that 'God alone saves through the finished work of Jesus Christ,' minimizing the role of the Church and sacraments in salvation. While Catholicism agrees that salvation is the work of God through Jesus Christ, it also teaches that Jesus established the Church as the sacrament of that salvation.

CCC 846: All salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church which is his Body.

Catholic clarification: Catholic teachers should teach that while salvation is by God’s grace through Christ alone, he has chosen to work through the Church and her sacraments to apply that grace in the lives of believers.

Conclusion and Recommendation

This video is engaging, hopeful, and conveys important biblical truths. However, it reflects an Evangelical Protestant theology that:

- Minimizes or denies the sacramental nature of Baptism
- Portrays salvation as based only on an internal decision
- Omits the sacrament of Confirmation
- Does not affirm the visible, apostolic Catholic Church
- Omits the role of the Eucharist in the life of the early Church (Acts 2:42)

Recommendation: This video is NOT recommended for a Catholic teacher to use in the classroom. It does not satisfactorily...

- Explain the sacramental nature of grace (especially Baptism and Confirmation)
- Affirm the personal need for conversion within the context of liturgical and ecclesial life
- Emphasize the role of the Church as the Body of Christ
- Underscore that the story of Pentecost continues today in the life of the Catholic Church

Epiphany Lutheran Church (3:09)

The Jerusalem Council

This video is a simplified children’s explanation of the Council of Jerusalem found in Acts 15 and seems to be produced from a broadly Evangelical or Protestant perspective. While it provides a generally accurate summary of the events in Acts 15, there are key theological differences that a Catholic teacher should address before showing this video to a class within a Catholic context.

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Key Points to Note from a Catholic Perspective:

1. Misleading Simplification: 'Saved by Faith Alone'
- The central theological message presented in the video is that the early Church answered the question, 'Can someone be saved by faith alone?' with a resounding 'yes.' This reflects a traditional Protestant teaching, particularly from Martin Luther's theology.
- However, the Catholic Church does not teach that we are saved by faith alone. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), justification and salvation involve both faith and works. It is by God's grace we are saved, but cooperation with that grace through faith and good works is essential.

CCC 1987: 'The grace of the Holy Spirit has the power to justify us, that is, to cleanse us from our sins and to communicate to us the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ.'

CCC 1989: 'Justification is not only the remission of sins, but also the sanctification and renewal of the interior man.'

CCC 2008: 'The merit of man before God in the Christian life arises from the fact that God has freely chosen to associate man with the work of his grace.'

2. Role of the Council of Jerusalem
- The video correctly identifies the Council of Jerusalem as a significant gathering where the apostles and elders clarified the requirements for Gentile converts.
- From a Catholic viewpoint, the Council of Jerusalem also shows the early exercise of Church authority and the collegial nature of Church decisions. It is an example of Apostolic Tradition and a prefiguration of the Magisterium (the Church's teaching authority).

CCC 880-892 treat the Church's teaching authority and how the bishops, in communion with the Pope, continue the apostolic mission.

3. Simplification of Grace and Law
- The message in the video seems to dismiss the ongoing role of moral and religious precepts by implying that Jesus 'is all we need' and 'faith in Him alone' is sufficient. While it's true that salvation is through Jesus, the Catholic Church teaches that believers still have moral obligations and are called to ongoing conversion.

CCC 2027: 'No one can merit the initial grace of forgiveness and justification, at the beginning of conversion. Moved by the Holy Spirit, we can then merit for ourselves and for others all the graces needed to attain eternal life.'

4. Importance of the Sacraments
- The video neglects the role of the sacraments in salvation, which are central in Catholic theology. Baptism, for instance, is the ordinary means by which one enters the Christian life and is necessary for salvation (CCC 1257).

Recommendations for Catholic Teachers:

- Before showing this video, clarify to students that while the early Church rejected the idea that Gentile Christians must follow all Old Testament laws (like circumcision), the Church did not adopt a 'faith alone' theology.
- Emphasize that salvation involves faith and cooperation with God's grace through the sacraments and good works.
- After the video, use passages from the Catechism and Scripture (such as James 2:24: 'You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone') to reinforce Catholic teaching.
- Help students understand the authority of Church councils and how the Holy Spirit guides the Magisterium in teaching truth across history.

In summary, the video provides a useful jumping-off point to discuss early Church decisions and the spread of Christianity, but a Catholic educator should offer important doctrinal clarifications to ensure alignment with Catholic teaching.

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Catholic Kids Bulletin

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Enjoy Catholic coloring pages, lesson plans, Mass worksheets, puzzles, and more to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. These activities, prepared by the Catholic Mom Sunday Gospel Team, are free for you to print and share with your family, classroom, or parish.

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MASS IMPACT (4:10) – This series presents CATHOLIC FAMILIES who are united in seeking, proclaiming, living and building the Kingdom. They are committed to gathering on a weekly basis for a meaningful time of prayer and conversation using a Live IT Gathering Guide.

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Catholic Kids Bulletin

Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

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The Kids’ Bulletins are a resource for Catholic kids who would like to have some fun while learning about the readings from the Sunday Mass every week. (Ordinary Form) They are made by a mom in Canada who is happy to share them with anyone who can use them to help learn or teach about the truth and beauty of the Faith.

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Dollar Store Sermon

Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

DOLLAR STORE CHILDREN’S SERMONS (6:47) -This video is presented by John Stevens, a Lutheran (ECLA) pastor.

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Sermons 4 Kids

Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

The Power Source

OBJECTS: An iPod, a small portable radio, or portable CD player

Some of you may have a portable music player. If you do, then you know that before it can make music, it must have batteries in it. If the player has built-in batteries they must be charged. The batteries give the player the power that it needs to be able to play. Without batteries, the player can do nothing. Without batteries, it has no power to do what it was created to do.

Before Jesus returned to heaven to be with his Father, he told his disciples that they would do even greater things than he had done when he was on earth. Now Jesus did some pretty great things, didn’t he? He healed the sick. He turned water into wine. He made the blind to see and the lame to walk. Where were the disciples going to get the power to do such great things? Jesus promised them that he would ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit would give them the power to do great and mighty things.

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Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

The Language of Love

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Do you know anyone who speaks a language different than your own? What happens when you try to talk with a person who does not speak your language? Yes, you have trouble understanding each other.

I’ve asked some people from our congregation, who speak other languages, to demonstrate how this works. (Use this time to have foreign speakers talk to the children and each other, then translate what has been said. This could consist of greetings, common phrases, or familiar Bible verses.)

Learning a foreign language is difficult. You must listen carefully to what is being said and trust, at some point, you will understand.

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Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

The Life Inside

OBJECTS: Pictures of trees. Tree leaves or branches. If you are in a room with a view of trees, point them out to the children.

Do you ever lie on your back and look up through the branches and leaves of a tree? What a beautiful sight. Perhaps you’ve climbed a tree.

There are many kinds of trees; let’s talk about trees that are familiar to you. (Personalize this segment by discussing trees that may be familiar to the kids.)

Yes, some produce flowers and others produce fruit such as apples, cherries, oranges, and plums. Forests are made up of evergreen trees and some, like redwood trees, grow very tall. Other types of trees, such as the maple and oak, turn bright colors and drop their leaves during the autumn season.

When we admire trees we may notice their branches that sway in the breeze. We see the color and shape of leaves and, if we’re close to the tree, we may reach out and feel its interesting bark.

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4 thoughts on “CHILDREN – Pentecost C”

DanG says:

June 4, 2025 at 12:35 pm

I love and use the “Messages” feature of the Children section weekly. I deliver a reflection weekly for kids ranging from 1 year old to 17, so being able to study many different ideas helps me to be able to use the Spirit and adapt and spread the message that whatever cohort shows up on Sundays.

HopeB says:

June 6, 2025 at 1:13 am

Our parish regularly uses the video’s here for children’s liturgy and having the summaries/timestamps, has been a HUGE!! Help for our teachers. Giving them quick links to certain parts in the videos and the summaries for assisting in the Lessons. Allowing us to highlight and narrow down certain aspects of that days lesson in the gospel. Thank you!

Annie says:

June 7, 2025 at 3:44 pm

As mentioned, I used Kid Talk regularly because it boiled down the basic ideas that were appropriate for the children I meet with in a simple, easy way. I had been exploring a lot of different resources and boiling down the main ideas with my kids in mind; KID TALK seemed to do that for me. I really found it useful.

Annie says:

June 7, 2025 at 3:48 pm

One item that I would love to have included here (at least I can’t find it) are the Sunday Readings as found in the Children’s Lectionary. Thanks so much! I love this website on so many levels…. It helps me with the lessons I teach, but it also helps me personally as I explore the meaning of the Sunday readings. Thank you so much. This site is like a dream come true!

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CHILDREN – Pentecost C

KID TALK

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A resource page for those who minister in the community by facilitating Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Activity sheets can be useful as take-home material for family follow-up, but they are not appropriate to be used during a liturgical celebration.

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Holy Spirit Arrives

Holy Spirit Wind and Fire

Pentecost

God Sends the Holy Spirit

God Sends a Helper

The Jerusalem Council

S.D.C. is a Catholic Society that works in the field of Catechesis and the spreading of the Word of God in different ways. READ MORE

SOURCE: SDC Sunday Liturgy Resources

SOURCE: Mark 10 Mission Files

SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bulletin

Enjoy Catholic coloring pages, lesson plans, Mass worksheets, puzzles, and more to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. These activities, prepared by the Catholic Mom Sunday Gospel Team, are free for you to print and share with your family, classroom, or parish.

SOURCE: Catholic Mom

Catholic Kids Bulletin

SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bulletin

Dollar Store Sermon

Sermons 4 Kids

The Power Source

Sermon Writer

The Language of Love

The Life Inside

Homeschool Resources Sunday Readings

Homeschool Resources Sunday Readings

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KID TALK

Prayer TableSymbols

A resource page for those who minister in the community by facilitating Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Activity sheets can be useful as take-home material for family follow-up, but they are not appropriate to be used during a liturgical celebration.

SOURCE: Catholic Diocese of Auckland

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The Mark 10 Mission

Mary Jo Cole

Pentecost celebrates the Holy Spirit's empowerment of the apostles, marking the church's birthday and their mission to spread Jesus' message of love, forgiveness, and healing.

Father Edward

Pentecost commemorates the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, which enables the disciples to courageously spread the gospel and fosters unity and communication among believers.

Father Glenn

Uganda CTV

Jesus' ascension calls all believers, especially children, to grow in faith, unity, and service, celebrating their unique differences while embodying God's love and grace.

Dominican Sisters

The Holy Spirit, sent by God, empowers and guides believers to love Jesus through obedience to His commandments, especially as celebrated on Pentecost.

Big Al & Father Joe

Mark 10 MissionSongs

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Luke 24: 50-53

Jesus' ascension signifies the completion of his earthly mission and empowers his disciples to spread the message of forgiveness and faith, while they await the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem.

Pentecost is a celebration of the apostles being given the Holy Spirit to spread the good news to the world.

The Holy Spirit's empowerment at Pentecost transformed human division into unity, contrasting with the confusion and scattering caused by the Tower of Babel.

Holy Spirit Arrives

Holy Spirit Wind and Fire

Pentecost

God Sends the Holy Spirit

God Sends a Helper

The Jerusalem Council

Resources for Catholic Educators

S.D.C. is a Catholic Society that works in the field of Catechesis and the spreading of the Word of God in different ways. READ MORE

SOURCE: SDC Sunday Liturgy Resources

SOURCE: Mark 10 Mission Files

SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bulletin

Enjoy Catholic coloring pages, lesson plans, Mass worksheets, puzzles, and more to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. These activities, prepared by the Catholic Mom Sunday Gospel Team, are free for you to print and share with your family, classroom, or parish.

SOURCE: Catholic Mom

Young Catholics

Embracing the Holy Spirit and letting go of distractions fosters personal growth and a deeper connection with God.

Catholic Kids Bulletin

SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bulletin

Dollar Store Sermon

Dollar Store Children Sermons - June 9th, 2019 - Pentecost Sunday

The Holy Spirit serves as our helper and guide, empowering us to listen, understand, and embody Christ's love in the world while reminding us of our divine calling through engaging and playful imagery.

Sermons 4 Kids

The Power Source

Sermon Writer

The Language of Love

The Life Inside

Homeschool Resources Sunday Readings

Homeschool Resources Sunday Readings

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