Good Newsfor FamiliesWednesday16th April 20251 Enjoy reading the GospelBefore sunrise on Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene went toJesus’ tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away fromthe entrance and that the tomb was empty. Mary ran to Peterand another disciple (John) and said, “Someone has taken theLord out of the tomb and we don’t know where they have puthim.” The disciples ran together to the tomb. But John, runningfaster than Peter, arrived first and looked into the tomb butdid not go in. Peter, however, went into the tomb and he sawJesus’ linen burial cloths lying on the ground. He also saw thecloth that had been over Jesus’ head; this was rolled up in aplace by itself. Then John also went into the tomb; he saw andhe believed. Until this moment they had failed to understandthat Jesus must rise from the dead.Artwork © The Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey/www.mccrimmon.comTaken from the Gospel of Sunday 20th April 2025 - John 20:1-9 (Easter Sunday, Year C)Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picturemake you think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s word, which is EASTER23“HappyHappy Easter! May you bring to all the joyand hope of the Risen Christ!”Christ! Pope FrancisWhy wasn’t Jesus in the tomb? This week is Holy Week and this coming Sunday isEaster Sunday. This is the day when the Church throughout the world especiallyremembers and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus - his rising in glory. Look at thepicture above. What does it remind you of or make you think about? Ask your childwhat they know about Easter Sunday. On this day, people renew their baptismalpromises together in Church. It may help your child if you tell them something elsethat you know, or have experienced, about Easter.“AcceptAccept the risen Jesus into your life. Take a small steptowards him: he awaits you with open arms.arms.” Pope FrancisEaster Sunday is the greatest day in the Church’s calendar. This day reminds us thatJesus, the Son of God, offers each one of us a share in his everlasting life and eternalhappiness. All are warmly invited to come and join with the Church community thisSunday and celebrate the hope that Jesus’ resurrection brings to our lives. As a family,share ideas about what you might also do to celebrate Easter Sunday and make itspecial. Who can you help to have a happy Easter?Dear Lord Jesus, thank youfor this Sunday’s wonderfulcelebration of your resurrection.Please bless my family withnew life throughout the greatSeason of EasterEaster. Amen.Write a promise and then draw a big smile on SmileyThis week I will try my best to...
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