Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Bring your bible and this print and fold-able ‘table tent’ (or your electronic device) to your dinner table with your family to discuss Sunday’s Gospel and how you can be the Body of Christ in the world.

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

April 4, 2021Easter Sunday –The Resurrection of the Lord: John 20:1-9

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

• What do you think it was like for Mary and the disciples to discover Jesus’s body was gone?
• It was hard for them to understand the resurrection even though Jesus told them he would die and rise on the third day. How do you understand the resurrection? What does it mean for you?
• What will you do to “rise up” and share the great news that God is alive? With whom will you share the great news?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.

For further reflection:

Easter Reflection (9:03)

Presented as a collaborative effort facilitated by Catholic Education Ministries with special thanks to:

• • Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
  • Those who shared reflections in both Spanish and English throughout Lent: Mario Mancilla, Martina Talic, Mayuli Bales, Linda Kaiser, Br. Lucian Lopez, OSB, Alejandra Mancilla, Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB, and Nina Walz.
  • Eternal Life Reflection Clip, photographs by Tim Welch, improvisations created and performed by David Fremo.