CTK – Eucharist – Prayer Resources – W/C 8/6/26
Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray.
The prayer theme for this week is Eucharist (Year A)
This week is the 2nd Week after Pentecost – prayer table cloths should now be Green
This week focuses on the theme of Eucharist
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 Eucharist means to you all.
Watch this video
Watch the video on the Eucharist.
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 6: 51-58
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John
Glory to you O Lord
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If you eat this bread, you will live forever. The bread that I will give you is my flesh, which I give so that the world may live.”
This started an angry argument among them. “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” they asked.
Jesus said to them, “I am telling you the truth: if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in yourselves. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them to life on the last day. For my flesh is the real food; my blood is the real drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood live in me, and I live in them. The living Father sent me, and because of him I live also. In the same way whoever eats me will live because of me. This, then, is the bread that came down from heaven; it is not like the bread that your ancestors ate, but then later died. Those who eat this bread will live forever.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer Theme Scripture Luke 22:14-23
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke
Glory to you, O Lord
When the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table with the apostles. He said to them, “I have wanted so much to eat this Passover meal with you before I suffer! For I tell you, I will never eat it until it is given its full meaning in the Kingdom of God.”
Then Jesus took a cup, gave thanks to God, and said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. I tell you that from now on I will not drink this wine until the Kingdom of God comes.”
Then he took a piece of bread, gave thanks to God, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.” In the same way, he gave them the cup after the supper, saying, “This cup is God’s new covenant sealed with my blood, which is poured out for you.
“But, look! The one who betrays me is here at the table with me! The Son of Man will die as God has decided, but how terrible for that man who betrays him!”
Then they began to ask among themselves which one of them it could be who was going to do this.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Let us take some time today to respond and reflect on our theme of Eucharist.
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.
What is your experience of the Eucharist?
Watch this short video…
Speak to the person next to you, what do you feel about going to Mass and experiencing the Eucharist.
St Carlo Acutis
St Carlo Acutis was an Italian teenager know as the ‘Apostle of the Eucharist’.
He called the Eucharist his “highway to heaven”. He dedicated his life to promoting belief in the Real Presence of Christ. Take a look at the website that St Carlo Acutis made about Eucharistic Miracles…
MIRACOLI EUCARISTICI – Mostra Internazionale Ideata e Realizzata da Carlo Acutis e Nicola Gori
During this week, we have reflected on the gift and importance of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is at the heart of our faith, bringing us together as one family in Christ. Through the sharing of bread and wine, we remember Jesus’ love, sacrifice, and promise to always be with us. The Eucharist nourishes us spiritually and inspires us to live as followers of Christ each day.
C – Care
The Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ loving care for others. Just as Jesus shared a meal with His disciples and gave Himself for us, we are called to care for those around us. Through acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion, we can show God’s love in our school and wider community.
A – Achieve
The Eucharist strengthens and encourages us to become the very best versions of ourselves. We are inspired to use our gifts and talents wisely, work hard, and achieve our full potential while serving others with humility and joy.
R – Respect
The Eucharist helps us to recognise that every person is valued and loved by God. It teaches us to respect one another, appreciating our differences, listening carefully, and treating everyone with dignity, kindness, and understanding.
E – Encounter
In the Eucharist, we encounter Jesus in a special way. We also encounter Him in our daily lives through prayer, friendship, acts of service, and moments of reflection. The Eucharist reminds us that Christ is always present with us, guiding us and walking alongside us each day.
Here are some song suggestions that you could use this week
This week in school, our theme is the Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. The Eucharist is a powerful way in which we receive Jesus Christ into our hearts and are united with him as one body. The Eucharist is a source of strength and nourishment, and as we receive it, just as the disciples did at the Last Supper, we are reminded of God’s love for us and of our call to love others.
Conversation Starters
Use these questions to start a chat together:
The Eucharist brings us together as one family in Christ.
- When do you feel most connected to other people, and what helps create that sense of belonging?
The Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for others.
- Can you think of a time when someone showed you kindness or made a sacrifice for you? How did it affect you?
The Eucharist strengthens us to live out our faith in everyday life.
- What is one way you could show God’s love to someone this week at school, at home, or in your community?
Prayer
St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)
I believe that You, O Jesus, are in the most holy Sacrament.
I love You and desire You. Come into my heart. I embrace You. Oh, never leave me. May the burning and most sweet power of your love, O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You,
absorb my mind that I may die through love of Your love, who were graciously pleased to die through love of my love.
Mission
Together, choose something to do:
Gather together for a family meal this week and begin by thanking God for the food, the people around the table, and the blessings you have received. During the meal, each person can share one thing they are grateful for, remembering how Jesus shared a meal with His disciples at the Last Supper.
The Eucharist reminds us that we are called to share Christ’s love with others. As a family, choose one act of kindness to carry out this week—help a neighbour, write a thank-you card, donate to a food bank, or support someone who may be feeling lonely.
Set aside a few minutes each day for family prayer or quiet reflection. You might visit your parish church to go to Adoration, light a candle at home, or simply pray together, asking Jesus to help you grow in faith, love, and service to others.
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