Category Archives: Faith Formation
Pentecost, Year B
Acting with courage
Reading I: Acts 2:1–11 (descent of the Holy Spirit)
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:3–7, 12–13 (many gifts, one Spirit, and the analogy of the body)
Gospel: John 20:19–23 (appearance to the disciples)
Key Passage: Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. (Acts 2:3–4)
Adult: When has the Holy Spirit given you the strength to act with courage?
Child: When and where do you need the Holy Spirit’s help to speak out?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)
The Ascension of the Lord, Year B
Ascension, Year B
Reading I : Acts 1:1–11 (Jesus’ final instructions and ascension)
Reading II: Ephesians 1:17–23 (exaltation of Christ)
Gospel: Mark 16:15–20 (conclusion of Mark’s gospel)
Key Passage: Mark 16:15 (go and proclaim the good news)
Adult: How well are you fulfilling Jesus’ command to share the good news with others?
Child: Why are Christians filled with hope?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)
6th Sunday of Easter, Year B
John 15:9-17
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May
Evangelization: The Mission of the Laity
That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the
challenges that face the world today.
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B
Love of your neighbor
Reading I: Acts 10:25–26, 34–35, 44–48 (Peter in Caesarea)
Reading II: 1 John 4:7–10 (God’s love and ours)
Gospel: John 15:9–17 (a disciple’s love)
Key Passage: Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)
Adult: How is love of others connected to love for God?
Child: Who needs Jesus’ love this week? How can you show them his love?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)
5th Sunday of Easter, Year B
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B
Strengthening your faith
Reading I: Acts 9:26–31 (Saul visits Jerusalem)
Reading II: 1 John 3:18–24 (the actions of believers)
Gospel: John 15:1–8 (the vine and the branches)
Key Passage: [The vine grower] removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. (John 15:2)
Adult: When have you been “pruned” by your experiences in a way that led to greater abundance?
Child: When have you felt stronger or better because you did something hard to help another person?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)
4th Sunday of Easter, Year B
4th Sunday of Easter, Year B
Gospel: John 10:11–18
