Third Sunday of Easter, Year A

Recognizing the Lord

Reading I: Acts 2:14, 22-28 (Peter’s discourse)
Reading II: 1 Peter 1:17-21 (filial obedience)
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 (Emmaus)

Key Passage: When he was at the table with the disciples, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. (Luke 24:30–31)

Adult: In what way have you come to know Jesus better through the breaking of the bread at Eucharist?
Child: When you join Jesus at the table of the Eucharist next Sunday, what would you like to thank him for?
(from: PastoralPlanning.com)