Church Begins at Home: The 2nd Sunday of Easter

Message from Fr. Desmond Drummer

Scroll all the way down to access Fr. Desmond's "Divine Mercy Playlist"

Opening the Scriptures at Home

The global Catholic Church is reflecting on the same readings from the Bible for the Second Sunday of Easter. We remain spiritually connected to one another as we open our hearts to the Word of God.

1. Encounter the Word of God

Read the Biblical readings for the Second Sunday of Easter

Listen to the Biblical readings for the Second Sunday of Easter

2. Reflect on the Word of God

Silently reflect, write down or share your insights about the readings.

You may also desire to watch a video reflection on the Biblical readings from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

3. Pray

Spend some time in silence and bring to your mind some of the prayer intentions you have.

Introduce The Lord's Prayer in these or similar words: Gathering our prayers into one, we now pray in the words that Jesus gave us...

Focused Learning Opportunities & Activities Young People

These activities provide encounters and experiences for people of all ages.

Early Childhood

Watch "My Catholic Family - Saint Faustina"
Watch "Kids Sing Divine Mercy Chaplet"
Enjoy the Divine Mercy coloring sheet. Parents/Guardians: be sure that Jesus reflects your child's racial/ethnic identity.

Grades K-2

Watch "Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids"
Enjoy the Divine Mercy coloring sheet. Parents/Guardians: be sure that Jesus reflects your child's racial/ethnic identity.

Grades 3-5

Watch "Doubting Thomas and Divine Mercy"
Watch "Story of Saint Faustina"
Enjoy the Divine Mercy coloring sheet. Parents/Guardians: be sure that Jesus reflects your child's racial/ethnic identity.

Middle & High School

Watch "What is Divine Mercy Sunday and why is it important?"
Watch "What is DIVINE MERCY?"
Read LifeTeen blog post on the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Download "Mercy Reigns" wallpaper for your laptop or mobile device.
Listen to "We Fall Down" by Donnie McClurkin.
Add "We Fall Down" to your own music collection/playlist.
Listen to "We Fall Down" again and write down your prayer requests for the coming week.