Ascension of the Lord

We celebrate Jesus' bodily ascension into heaven with a feast on the 40th day after Easter Sunday (or the closest Sunday) each year.

Home Activity	Ascension: Being Christ's Body in the World • Generations of Faith Home activity on being the Body of Christ for those who suffer from injustice, neglect, or sadness.		View all
Home Activity	Ascension: Four Different Perspectives • Generations of Faith Home activity engaging the family in reflecting on the end of the Gospel by each of the four evangelists, how they differ, and what families can learn from each one.		View all
Inter generational Session	Ascension Intergenerational Program • Generations of Faith Explore the meaning of the Ascension and how it directs us to live as the body of Christ in the world today.		View all
Home Activity	Ascension: Bless this Body • Generations of Faith Reflect on and share what parts of Christ's body each family member is called to be for others.		View all
Home Activity	Ascension: Sent to Share Good News • Generations of Faith Reflect on the ways you can share the teachings of Jesus with others, through words as well as actions.		View all
Prayers & Rituals	Ascension Table Prayer: Good News • Generations of Faith Use this table prayer to focus on your blessings and the Good News of Jesus Christ.		View all
Home Activity	Popular Gospel Stories: Ascension • Generations of Faith (English & Spanish) Examine the 'job description' Jesus left for his disciples (and us!) at his Ascension.		View all
Inter generational Session	The Believing Community • FIRE Ascended into Heaven This lesson will examine judgment and the eventual establishment of the reign of God as the purpose of the death, Resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto		View all