(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
April 1-Acts 10:34, 37-43/Ps 118:1, 2, 16, 17, 22, 23/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9
April 9-Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4,13-15,22-24/1Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
April 15-Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9/1Jn 2:1-5/Lk 24:35-48
April 22-Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1,8,9,21-23,26,28,29/1Jn 3:1,/Jn 10:11-18
April 29- Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-28, 30-31/1Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8

COMMUNITY WORD
The resurrection of Jesus Christ strengthens our faith.

ORDER
“Live and declare the works of the Lord.” (Ps 118:17)

PROPHECIES:
• Do not doubt My presence for in my Resurrection I will raise you up on the last day and give you Eternal Life.

DIRECTIONS:
• Be the Lord’s witness, testifying to what Jesus has done in your life

THEMES AND PROMISES

Week#1(Easter Sunday)
Theme:Our faith is strengthened when we testify to Christ’s resurrection.
Promise: “When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.” (Col 3:4)

Week#2(2nd Sunday of Easter)
Theme: Our faith is strengthened when we truly believe in Christ’s presence in our midst.
Promise:“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” (Jn 20:29b)

Week#3(3rd Sunday of Easter)
Theme:Our faith is strengthened when we open our hearts and minds to God’s word.
Promise: “… whoever keeps his word the love of God is truly perfected in him.”(1Jn 2:5)

Week#4(4th Sunday of Easter)
Theme:Our faith is strengthened when we serve others in self-giving sacrifice.
Promise:“… we are God’s children now; what shall be revealed is … we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” (1Jn 3:2)

Week#5(5th Sunday of Easter)
Theme:Our faith is strengthened when we bear much fruit for God’s kingdom.
Promise:“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.” (Jn 15:7)