The Most Holy Trinity

Year C

Gospel Passage

John 16: 12-15

Children’s Liturgy Preparation

This gospel is about: The Trinity:

The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit

Catechist Context: In celebration the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, we reflect on the

mystery of the three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In today’s

Gospel Jesus says that all that is of the Father belongs to the Son, and

the Holy Spirit guides Christians into this truth that continues to

unfold. We are called to reflect to others the great love of our triune

God. As you try and explain the mystery of the Trinity, don’t worry if

it doesn’t seem to make sense. It’s a mystery. All we can do is

present the truth. God is One, but Three. There are three Persons,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and they are God. Also, remember that

the children have a greater ability to accept mysteries. They don’t try

and understand it, they have a natural faith that can sometimes

surpass our own.

By His own death and Resurrection, Christ has trampled down death

and brought a fullness of life that has been shared with us. We

become daughters and sons who can call out in the Holy Spirit to our

Creator and Father.

Liturgical Season: We are now officially back in Ordinary Time. We begin this part of

Ordinary Time by celebrating the mystery of God as Trinity. Today,

we use a white cloth on our prayer table, on the Altar, and the

priest’s vestments are white, because it is a feast day. After today,

the priest will wear green, and we will use green cloths on the altar

and our prayer table.

Optional Trinity Song Trinity Song: Teach the children this simple echo song to the tune of

“Frere Jacques,” and use it as a prayer at the beginning or end of

your gathering. You may add the Sign of the Cross gestures to the

song.

God the Father, God the Father.

God the Son, God the Son.

God the Holy Spirit, God the Holy Spirit.

Three in one, Three in one.

The Most Holy Trinity

Year C

Gospel Passage

John 16: 12-15

Children’s Liturgy Presentation

This gospel is about: The Trinity:

The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit

Talking Points The feast today is about the mystery of God and the mission of

Jesus and the working of the Holy Spirit. It is about the Trinity.

Today is very special for us, because our parish is named after the

Holy Trinity.

The Holy Trinity is one of the great mysteries of our faith. We

might not understand everything with our minds, but we have

faith and understanding through our hearts.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is speaking. He says that the Holy Spirit

will show us what is true. He says that the Holy Spirit will teach us

like Jesus teaches us. That is because the Holy Spirit is God. Jesus

is God and the Father is God too!

The Trinity is like an apple...The apple is made up of the skin,

flesh, and the seeds, yet is all One.

The Father is God.

Jesus is God

The Holy Spirit is God.

Each member of the Holy Trinity is a Person, someone who we

can get to know.

Craft Idea 1. Trinity Triangle

Materials Popsicle Sticks (3 per)

Pre-Write in Markers: Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Glue ends to form triangle

Tie a string to hang

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