The Joy of Easter Continues
Did you know that Easter isn't over yet? The joy of the Resurrection of Jesus is so amazing that we celebrate it for 50 days! Through His Resurrection, Jesus gives us new life.
During this special time, focus on how Jesus is calling your family to new life!
Living Your Faith With Joy
Easter is not just a single day, it is an entire season in which we joyfully reflect on the Resurrection of Jesus. This amazing event is too important and beautiful to spend only a single day celebrating.
Jesus conquered death for all of us! It is because Jesus rose from the dead that we believe we can too. He is calling all of us to new life! Our own resurrection began with our baptism. Each and every day, the Lord is inviting us closer to Him. Jesus is calling your family to grow in a relationship with Him.
Our faith and relationship with the Lord is meant to bring us happiness and fulfillment. Parents should show their kids how Jesus brings joy and completion to their lives. Look for ways to remember and celebrate the joy of your faith as a family!
Try this with your kids!
When you eat dinner as a family each evening, take some time to discuss how Jesus was present in your day. Go around the table and invite each family member to share one story of how God was part of their day. Be a good example and go first, help your kids learn to see the Lord and their faith as part of their daily lives.
Discuss as a family: How does your faith bring you joy?
"I Am With You Always"
The Ascension of Jesus is the spectacular moment in which Jesus ascends bodily into Heaven. It is the completion of Christmas - Jesus came down to earth to raise us up to Heaven.
This isn't a sudden exit in which Jesus leaves his disciples on earth. It is a grand entrance in which Jesus brings humanity up to Heaven.
Just before His Ascension, Jesus tells His disciples: "Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." His words are true for us too - Jesus is always with us!
Download and print out this coloring sheet for your kids to help remind them of the beauty of the Ascension. Remind them that Jesus is always with them!
Discuss as a family: How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus is always with you?
“Out of compassion for us he descended from Heaven and although he ascended alone, we also ascend, because we are in him by grace.”