CTK – Mercy- Prayer Resources – W/C 13/4/26
Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray.
The prayer theme for this week is Mercy (Year A)
This week is the 2nd week of Eastertide (Year A) – prayer table cloths should now be Gold or White
The Church celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday on 12th April, the first Sunday after Easter.
Here are some ways to introduce this week’s theme of Mercy...
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 Mercy 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 John 20:19-31
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John
Glory to you O Lord
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”
Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer Theme Scripture 1 John 4:7-21
A reading from first letter of St John
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgement, because as he is so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God”, and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Let us take some time today to respond and reflect on our theme of Mercy.
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.
Divine Mercy Sunday
Watch this video to find out more about Divine Mercy Sunday which is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter.
Divine Mercy Image
Spend some quiet time looking at this image of Jesus, the Divine Mercy.
The picture shows Jesus standing with His arms open wide, ready to welcome everyone. Two rays of light come from His heart — one red and one pale blue. The red ray reminds us of the blood of Jesus, which He gave to save us. The pale blue ray reminds us of water, which cleanses us from our sins when we are baptized. The picture shows that Jesus loves us, forgives us, and wants to give us His mercy.
Reflect on the words ‘Jesus, I trust in you’.
Ask God to show you mercy and to help you to be merciful to others this week.
What is Mercy?
Watch the video and discuss together as a form.
Where have you seen mercy being shown in school, at home or in the wider world?
During Eastertide, we celebrate the risen Jesus Christ—His victory over death and the new life He brings. In this joyful season, we are reminded that God’s mercy is always with us, offering hope, forgiveness, and the chance to begin again each day. We are invited to live as people of the Resurrection, sharing mercy, kindness, and compassion with others.
C – Community
As people of the Resurrection, we are called to build a community of mercy—
forgiving one another, welcoming everyone, and showing care to those who feel lost or alone. Through our actions, we help others experience the love of the risen Christ.
A – Achieve
Through God’s mercy, we can achieve new beginnings—
learning from our mistakes, choosing kindness, and growing in faith. Each day offers an opportunity to become more loving, more patient, and more like Christ.
R – Respect
We show respect because we recognise God’s mercy at work in everyone—
valuing each person, listening with understanding, and treating others with dignity, just as Jesus taught us.
E – Encounter
In Eastertide, we seek to encounter the risen Jesus—
in prayer, in joyful moments, and in acts of mercy we give and receive. We especially encounter Him when we show compassion to those who need forgiveness, comfort, or hope.
Take time in your form to reflect on this mission and consider how you can live out mercy in your daily life, sharing the joy of Easter and helping others experience the love of the risen Christ.
Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week
This week in school, our theme is Mercy.
During Eastertide, we celebrate the risen Jesus and the gift of God’s endless mercy. After the sadness of the cross comes the joy of new life, hope, and forgiveness. Jesus shows us that no mistake is too great and no one is beyond God’s love. His mercy reminds us that we are always invited to begin again.
We are called to share this mercy with others—offering forgiveness, showing compassion, and bringing hope to those who need it. As people of the Resurrection, we are encouraged to live with kindness in our hearts and joy in our actions.
Conversation Starters
Use these questions to start a chat together:
- What does the word “mercy” mean to you?
- Why do you think mercy is an important part of the Easter story?
- Can you think of a time when someone forgave you or showed you kindness? How did it make you feel?
- How can we show mercy to others in our daily lives?
Reflection
Lord,
Thank You for the joy of Easter
and for the gift of Your mercy.
When I make mistakes,
help me to remember that Your love never fails.
Teach me to forgive others
as You forgive me.
Help me to show kindness, compassion, and understanding
so that I can share the hope of the risen Jesus with everyone I meet.
May I live each day with a grateful heart,
trusting in Your mercy and love.
In Jesus’ name
Amen
Mission
Together, choose something to do:
Find out about the story of Divine Mercy Sunday
Share forgiveness at home
Take time to say sorry and forgive one another when mistakes are made. Talk about how forgiveness helps relationships grow stronger.
Show an act of mercy
As a family, choose a kind action to brighten someone’s day—write an encouraging note, help a neighbour, or reach out to someone who may feel lonely.
Pause and give thanks
Set aside a few moments each week to reflect on where you have seen kindness, forgiveness, or new beginnings. You might share these moments together in prayer or conversation.
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