Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Gospel Reading for Children

Sunday, May 2, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B

Introduction:  Jesus says that he is like a vine and we are branches of the vine. 

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 15:1-5, 7-8

(Sign of Cross on forehead, lips, heart)

“I am the true vine. My Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does bear fruit. Then it will bear even more fruit. ³ You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ⁴ Remain joined to me, just as I also remain joined to you. No branch can bear fruit by itself. It must remain joined to the vine. In the same way, you can’t bear fruit unless you remain joined to me.

⁵ “I am the vine. You are the branches. If you remain joined to me, and I to you, you will bear a lot of fruit. You can’t do anything without me ⁷ If you remain joined to me and my words remain in you, ask for anything you wish. And it will be done for you. ⁸ When you bear a lot of fruit, it brings glory to my Father. It shows that you are my disciples.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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ACTIVITIES

• CLICK HERE for Coloring Page 1
• CLICK HERE for Crossword
• CLICK HERE for Word Search
• Act out the story