Chapter 12: The Leap

Gather

Today is an opportunity to make form time feel different and distinct. You could use some instrumental music such as the clip below, or any other calm relaxing music if you would prefer.

We begin our time together as we invite you to make the Sign of the Cross

R./ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The opening prayer can be led by anyone, yourself or a volunteer, you could even crate a rota for each week so everyone gets a turn.

Let us pray,
Lord Jesus Christ,
From the first time John the Baptist met you, even though you were both in the womb of your mothers, he leapt for joy.
Open our hearts to receive the Joy that comes from knowing you in your Word.
In your name we pray.
Amen

The Word

Every time we come together we’ll explore a different part of God’s story, starting at the beginning and journeying through the year. Again, there is an opportunity for anyone who feels comfortable to read the scripture (image on the left) out loud.

You could then have a period of silence to think about what you’ve heard or discuss what you’ve read as a class.

Response

Each week we’ll respond to the scripture in different ways, so play the video below and follow along to explore this chapter of our story.

Please click on one of the tabs below to listen to the different settings of the Magnificat.

Mission

We’ve heard how we can live out our faith today in the video, think about what this might mean for you as we share the closing prayer – again anyone can lead this with the class

Let us pray,
Lord Jesus Christ,
Your mother Mary sang for Joy when visiting her cousin.
Help us to share our Joy with others, and to spread Your Word wherever we are.
In your name we pray.
Amen.

We end our time together as we invite you to make the Sign of the Cross

R./ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.