CTK – Faith – Prayer Resources – W/C 20/4/26

Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray.

The prayer theme for this week is Faith (Year A)

1. Gather

2. Word

3.Response

4.Mission

Music

Home Resources

This week is the 3rd week of Eastertide (Year A) – prayer table cloths should now be Gold or White

21st April – feast day of St Anselm of Canterbury

23rd April – Solemnity of St George, Patron Saint of England

25th April – feast day of St Mark the Evangelist

Here are some ways to introduce this week’s theme of Faith…

Extra-Ordo-Nary flip book

Change the page, read the theme and talk about what this word means to you in your pairs.

As a form, reflect on what Faith means to you all.

Watch this video

Watch the video and talk about what Mercy means to you.

Do you agree with what is said – is it easy to show Mercy to other people?

Below you will find this week’s Gospel reading from Sunday’s mass and another piece of scripture on our prayer theme.

If you would like to explore your own scriptures, the link below will take you to open bible which allows you to explore scripture on any theme. Please use the English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK) translation –
https://www.openbible.info/topics/joy

Choose somebody in your form to read one of the scriptures below – you may also want to read this from the bible in your form room.

Sunday Gospel Reading Luke 24:13-35

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke

Glory to you O Lord

That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is towards evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

Prayer Theme Scripture James 1:2-18

A reading from letter of St James

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”, for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God

Let us take some time today to respond and reflect on our theme of Faith.

Please pick one of the below sections to help you to respond to this week’s theme. Let us know how your form gets on in the comments below.

Fifa and faith – watch this video

Watch this video and discuss in form

Catholic Social Teaching – putting our faith into action

Watch the video and discuss together as a form.

How is following Catholic Social Teaching a way to put our Faith into action.

During Eastertide, we celebrate the risen Jesus Christ—the ultimate testament to God’s promises and the foundation of our faith. In this joyful season, we are reminded that even when things feel uncertain, Christ’s victory over death invites us to trust in His presence. We are called to live as people of the Resurrection, letting our faith give us the confidence to make a positive impact on the world around us.

C – Community

We build a community rooted in Faith. This means supporting each other when things get tough and being a source of strength for those who feel discouraged. By looking out for one another and praying together, we show that our shared belief in Christ makes us stronger as one body.

A – Achieve

Through Faith, we can achieve more than we think possible. It gives us the resilience to keep going when school or life gets stressful, trusting that God has a purpose for our talents. Every challenge you overcome is a step forward in your journey, helping you become the person God created you to be.

R – Respect

We show respect because our Faith teaches us that every person is made in the image of God. In our school, this means valuing different opinions, standing up for those who are treated unfairly, and treating every student and teacher with the dignity they deserve as part of God’s family.

E – Encounter

During Eastertide, we seek to encounter the risen Jesus. You don’t just find Him in a book; you encounter Him when you act with courage, when you find peace in a moment of prayer, or when you see hope in a friend’s success. We meet Him whenever we choose to trust His plan for our lives.

Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week

This week in school, our theme is Faith.

Having faith can be hard. It requires us to believe in those things we can’t prove and see. St. Thomas is famous for not believing that Jesus had risen, but this reminds us all that even for Jesus’ disciples, faith wasn’t always easy. Faith is a gift from God and if we can accept it, and hold on to it, faith will
give us strength, comfort, and hope.

Conversation Starters

Use these questions to start a chat together:

Why do you think faith can feel difficult at times, even for people who really want to believe?
Thomas the Apostle struggled to believe without seeing—have you ever felt like that about something important in your life?
What does it mean to you to say that faith is a “gift”? Can someone choose to accept or ignore it?
In what ways can faith bring strength or comfort during challenging moments, and can you think of an example from your own life?

Reflection

Say the Act of Faith prayer together

O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe these and all the truths which the holy Catholic Church teaches, because in revealing them you can neither deceive nor be deceived.

Amen

Mission

Together, choose something to do:

Choose a simple act of service as a family—help a neighbour, volunteer locally, or donate items you no longer need. Afterwards, reflect together: how did this experience connect to your faith? Our faith isn’t just belief—it’s something lived out through our actions.

Go for a walk together and use the time to notice things in nature—trees, sky, signs of new life. Talk about how creation can inspire faith or a sense of wonder. You might pause and each share one thing that reminds you of hope or something bigger than yourselves.

As a family, come up with a list of things that help when faith feels weak such as prayer, talking to someone, reading, quiet time, helping others, listening to worship music. Write or decorate these ideas and keep them somewhere visible as a reminder.