Spirituality Resources

To Parents and Catechists: This service invites the youngsters to a simple, comfortable, quiet sharing of the joys of Pentecost. It gives them a taste of meditation as well as some time to join with others in prayer to the Holy Spirit.

Fill with the Holy Spirit—Pentecost

Pentecost is here, our fiftieth day of celebrating Easter. The Holy Spirit is with us to guide our lives and give us the courage to make our hopes and dreams for God's kingdom on earth come true.

Listen to God's Word
I will pour out my spirit on everyone. Your sons and daughters will proclaim my message. Your old people will dream dreams, and your young people will have visions. From Joel 2:28

My Dreams for God's Kingdom
Get in a comfortable position. Breathe deeply and quietly. Then dream a bit, taking time with each of these questions.

What are your hopes and dreams for yourself? for your family and friends? for the world in which you live? What can you do to help others' dreams and visions for building God's kingdom of love, peace, and justice in the world?

Listen to God's Word
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all! From 2 Corinthians 13:13

A Pentecost Prayer of Blessing
Filled with the Holy Spirit, you can help make your hopes and dreams for yourself and others come true.

Gather together for prayer. After a brief period of quiet, greet each other with the Scripture words above. These words remind us that the Spirit binds us together in love for God and for one another. Now form a prayer circle. With hands outstretched in a gesture of blessing pray:

God, the giver of all life, bless us gathered here. Surround us
with your love. Guide us by the Holy Spirit to dream dreams
and have visions for your kingdom. Give us the courage
we need to be a sign of your powerful love in the world. We
ask this through our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

My Prayer Goes On
I will pour out my spirit on everyone.