Holy Thursday

  • Themes to focus on:
    • Jesus shows authority is through service
    • Jesus uses the word covenant – the only time (covenants make family)
    • There is no lamb eaten (It is present through Jesus’s presence)
    • Jesus institutes the priesthood and the eucharist (Holy Orders and Eucharist)
  • Symbols for your prayer corner (Pick one or two)
    • Precious cup
    • Water basin or pitcher
  • Activity(ies)
    • As a family, sit quietly for as long as possible before your prayer corner like it was the altar of repose
    • For family with small children
      • Discuss what Eucharist (Greek) means – Thanksgiving
        • Family meals are holy because of the Last Supper
        • Go around and mention at least one thing for which you can give thanks to Jesus
      • Build a little tabernacle of cardboard or construction paper to use for the evening “altar of repose”
      • Prayer for your Bishop, Priests and Deacons
    • For teens and adults:
      • Using your Bible, look up the cross references in related to the scripture passages
        • Read the Passover account Exodus 17:1-29
          • Compare and contrast with the Gospel accounts