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

May 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 15:1-8

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

• How do you stay connected to God every day?
• When do you feel most connected to God?
• What do you think it means to “bear much fruit?”

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.

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 25, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Easter: John 10:11-18

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

• Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd. How do you know that he protects you?
• What does it mean to you that Jesus sacrificed his life for you?
• Jesus is alive in you and he has blessed you with gifts to share with others. What gifts are you sharing with others that reveal the Good Shepherd to others?

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.

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 18, 2021, Third Sunday of Easter: Luke 24:35-48

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

• We continue to hear stories of Jesus appearing to the disciples and showing them that he is not just a ghost. What ways does he show them?
• What are the ways that you know that Jesus is with you?
• Jesus tells the two disciples to be witnesses to all they have seen. How are you a witness to all Jesus has done for you?

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.

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 11, 2021, Second Sunday of Easter: John 20:19-31

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

• Jesus says, “Peace be with you,” repeatedly in this Gospel. Why do you think he keeps wishing them peace?
• The disciples, including Thomas, had to see and touch Jesus to believe that he had risen. How do you believe in Jesus and his sacrifice for you if you have not seen or touched him?

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.

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

March 28, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Mark 11:1-10

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

• Imagine you are in the crowd when Jesus enters Jerusalem. What are you thinking? Feeling? Hoping? Seeing? Hearing?
• Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the holiest week of the year for Christians. How are you preparing to enter into Holy Week?

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 during Lent:

Palm Sunday Reflection (6:22) offered again, complete with the Stations of the Cross

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

• Presenter: Nina Walz, Saint Cloud Mission Office.
• Students and Teachers from the Spanish Classes at Cathedral High School for reading in both Spanish and English.
• Stations Reflection Clip, improvisations created and performed by David Fremo and photographs taken from staff at the following parishes:
  • Diocesan Pastoral Center – Station 1
  • St. John the Baptist, Swanville – Station 2
  • Immaculate Conception, Rice – Station 3
  • St. Augustine, Saint Cloud – Station 4
  • Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids – Station 5
  • Holy Cross, Onamia and Sacred Heart, Wahkon – Station 6
  • Holy Family, Belle Prairie – Station 7
  • St. Paul, Saint Cloud – Station 8
  • Sacred Heart, Freeport – Station 9
  • Seven Dolors, Albany – Station 10
  • St. Mary Help of Christians, Saint Augusta – Station 11
  • St. Mary Cathedral, Saint Cloud – Station 12
  • St. James, Randall – Station 13
  • St. Mary, Milaca – Station 14