Gifts for Service
Key Passage
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord. (1 Corinthians 12:4–5)
Questions
Adults:
What gift of service have you received from the Holy Spirit and how well are you using it right now?
Children:
What gift do you hope to receive from the Holy Spirit? How could you use it to serve others?
Activities related to Pentecost Sunday
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 14: Pentecost: Our Lady, Star of Evangelization • p.32-33 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-6
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 49: Pentecost • p.187-189 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-24, 2:36-41
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Faithful Celebrations series: Faithful Celebrations - Mardi Gras through Pentecost: Making Time for God from Mardi Gras through Pentecost
- Chapter 5: Pentecost • p.107-133
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Enriching Faith series: Prayers & Activities on Service
- Chapter 33: Provide a helping hand to others • p.70-71
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70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Easter: Season of new life • Chapter 12: Celebrate with a Pentecost prayer poster • p.76-77
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Sensing the Seasons: 40 Learning Centers for the Church Year
- Chapter 7: Sensing Pentecost • p.79
- Trinity Triptych • p.80-81
- Guided Meditation • p.82-84
- Bottle Puppets • p.85
- Meringues • p.86-87
- Dove Mobiles • p.88
Products related to Pentecost Sunday
Readings
First Reading
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Descent of the Holy Spirit
Related activities & tools
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on the Bible
- Chapter 8: The Role of the Holy Spirit • p.24-25 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4; Jn 14:25-26
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 48: Acts 2: Awaiting Agape • p.66-67 • Acts of the Apostles 2
- Chapter 49: Pentecost: Sending the Spirit • p.68-70 • Acts of the Apostles 2
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 51: Pentecost • p.122-123 • Acts of the Apostles 2
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 90: Jesus Returns to Heaven and Sends His Spirit • p.219-220 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11, 2:1-41
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 9: The Holy Spirit Guides Me • p.20-21 • Jn 15:26; Mt 28:19-20; Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4
- Learning Centers for the Whole Community • Chapter 30: A Sign of God’s Mercy • p.78 • Acts of the Apostles 2:2-4
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 14: Pentecost: Our Lady, Star of Evangelization • p.32-33 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-6
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Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 23: Jesus’ Disciples Receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • p.71-73 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-39
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 46: God’s Holy Spirit Is Like the Wind • p.96-97 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21, 3:12-19
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 45: The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost • p.94-95 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-13, 2:38-41
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 49: Pentecost • p.187-189 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-24, 2:36-41
Second Reading
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Many Gifts, One Spirit, and the Analogy of the Body
Related activities & tools
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Eucharist • Chapter 23: We Are Many Parts • p.62-63 • 1 Cor 12:12-27
- First Eucharist • Chapter 26: The Church • p.68-69 • Mt 18:20; 1 Cor 12:12-28
- Learning Centers for the Whole Community • Chapter 33: The Church • p.81 • 1 Cor 12:12-27
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LearningCycles series: The Body of Christ: Creative Activities on Using Our Gifts for the Good of the Church
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-22 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.23-25 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-28 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.29-31 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.32-34 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.35-37 • Rom 12:4-18; 1 Cor 12:12-26
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LearningCycles series: Enough for Everyone: Creative Activities on Addressing Worldwide Poverty
- Chapter 8: Global Partnerships • p.36-38 • 1 Cor 12:12-26
Gospel
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Appearance to the Disciples
Related activities & tools
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Balloon Float • p.116-117 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Believe It or Not • p.126-127 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Appearing Jesus • p.160-163 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Jesus Pop-Up Cards • p.168-171 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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33 Mass Lessons and Activities for Young Children
- Liturgy of the Eucharist • Chapter 28: Be Peacemakers: Sign of Peace • p.54-55 • Jn 20:19
See: Holy Spirit