Children's Liturgy Series: Feast of the most holy Body and Blood of Jesus (A)

in today's Gospel, Jesus teaches us about how, like the manna in the desert back in the book of Exodus, He is the living bread from Heaven. Those who eat His Flesh and drink His Blood will have eternal life.

Father in Heaven, we praise and glorify you. We thank you for bringing us together for this Children's Liturgy lesson.  Please send us the Holy Spirit so that we may have the wisdom to understand the lesson you have for us today. Help us to appreciate the special gift you have given us, the bread of life, that we receive in the Eucharist, at mass. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.

Jesus told the people, “I am the living bread from heaven.” He said that just like food helps our bodies, He gives life that lasts forever. He used words about eating His flesh and drinking His blood to show that people must believe in Him and stay close to Him. Those who trust Him will have eternal life and be raised again. Some people found this teaching hard to understand.

1. Recall
Question: What did Jesus say He is?
Answer: Jesus said He is the living bread from heaven.

Question: What promise did Jesus give to people who “eat this bread”?
Answer: He said they will live forever.

2. Empathize
Question: Why do you think people were confused or upset by Jesus’ words?
Answer: His words sounded strange and hard to understand, so they felt confused.

Question: How might you feel if you heard something you didn’t understand?
Answer: I might feel confused, curious, or even unsure.

3. Apply to real life
Question: What does it mean to “stay close to Jesus” today?
Answer: It means praying, listening to His words, and trusting Him.

Question: How can you “feed on Jesus” in your life?
Answer: By believing in Him, learning about Him, and following His teachings.

Father in Heaven, thank you for teaching us about the Bread of Life.  Help us to have a continuous desire to receive you in the Eucharist each Sunday as you have asked us to. Help us to realize how going to mass and receiving the Eucharist is the greatest gift we can give back to You. Please bless each one of here today and help us to have the courage to share this message with our friends and family around us. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.