The Wednesday Word is a special resource that helps children and their families reflect on the Sunday Gospel each week. It is shared with school every Wednesday and provides a simple and engaging way to explore the message of the upcoming Gospel reading. Through stories, prayers, and activities, the Wednesday Word encourages children to think about how they can live out the values of the Gospel in their daily lives. It also supports families in coming together to grow in faith and deepen their understanding of the teachings of Jesus.

This Week's Wednesday Word

✨ This Week’s Wednesday Word: JESUS ✨

This week’s Gospel tells the beautiful story of the journey to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35). After Jesus Christ had died, two of his disciples were walking together feeling sad and confused. As they walked, Jesus came alongside them and began to talk with them—but they did not recognise him at first.

It was only later, when Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and shared it with them, that their eyes were opened and they finally recognised him. In that moment, their sadness turned into joy, and they hurried to share the Good News with others.

💛 What does “Jesus” mean?

The name “Jesus” means “God saves.” Jesus came to show us how to live, how to love, and how to be close to God. He is always with us—even when we don’t realise it—walking beside us in our everyday lives.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideas for Families at Home:

Ask your child: When do you feel closest to Jesus?

Talk about how the disciples didn’t recognise Jesus at first—have you ever missed something important and only realised later?

Share a favourite story about Jesus and what it teaches us.

Think together: How can we recognise Jesus in our daily lives—through prayer, kindness, or helping others?

Try to pray together each day this week.

Read a short Gospel passage as a family and talk about it.

Ask: “What would Jesus do?” and try to follow his example.

🙏 “Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for always being with us, even when we don’t see you. Help us to recognise you in our lives and to follow your example of love and kindness. Amen.”

Let’s help our children discover that Jesus is always near—walking with us, loving us, and guiding us every day ✨

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