Jesus' Death & Resurrection

Prepare parishioners for a fruitful celebration of the Easter mysteries.

Adult Session	Jesus' Death & Resurrection Learn to embody a spirituality of the Paschal Mystery as presented in the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. • By Sharon Abel, Ph.D.		View all
Child Session	Jesus' Death & Resurrection 90-minute learning session for elementary children focusing on the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Paschal Mystery • By Patsi Wagner		View all
Facilitator Background	Jesus' Death & Resurrection The Paschal Mystery, Christ's work of redemption accomplished through his Passion, death and Resurrection, is the central belief of Christianity. How is this event situated in the context of God's saving plan? Why is it the center of our worship, and what difference does it make in our daily living? This background will provide the Church's answers to these vital questions of our faith. • By Joan Weber		View all
Home Activity	Jesus' Death & Resurrection Family Response As a family, read the four Gospel accounts of the Resurrection, one per day, then discuss together. • By Joan Weber		View all
Home Activity	Jesus' Death & Resurrection Last Words Take each of the seven last words of Jesus and identify one action you as a family can take to honor what Jesus is saying. • By Joan Weber		View all
Inter generational Session	Jesus' Death & Resurrection • Generations of Faith Learn to identify ways to live as disciples in response to Jesus' love as expressed in his redemptive death and Resurrection. • By Joan Weber		View all
Individual / Wider Community	Jesus' Death & Resurrection Recommended Reading Recommended reading on the topic of Jesus' death and resurrection. • By Joan Weber		View all
Web Links	Jesus' Death & Resurrection Web Links Recommended web links relating to the topic of Jesus' death and resurrection. • By Joan Weber		View all
Youth Session	Jesus' Death & Resurrection Youth participants will learn to develop an understanding of Jesus' death and resurrection as it relates to our everyday lives, providing the ultimate example of how to live. • By Stacia McDermott		View all
Inter generational Session	The Believing Community • FIRE Descended into Hell & Rose Again Particiapants will explore the connection between death and resurrection in the life of Jesus and in their own lives, and examine the place of mourning in the death process. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto		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
Inter generational Session	The Death & Resurrection of Jesus This session explores the paschal mystery, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ: “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. And his kingdom will have no end” (Nicene Creed). Participants will journey with Jesus through the liturgies from the Last Supper through Good Friday to the Easter Vigil, discovering the meaning of the paschal mystery and its significance for our faith as Christians. • By John Roberto		View all