Solemnity of Christ the King Year A (2023)

A crown of thorns for the Solemnity of Christ the King Year A

About the Solemnity of Christ the King Year A

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King Year A tell us that the kingship of Christ is one of a caring master who longs for us to live together in harmony in his kingdom. The first reading tells of the Lord gathering in his flock and tending to them. The second reading reminds us that everything is subject to Jesus Christ, including death. And in the gospel Jesus tells of the Judgement of the Nations, where those who served him in this life are separated from those who did not.

Solemnity of Christ the King Year A

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Mass Readings

Resources

Mass Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Year A

First Reading – Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17: “The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly.”
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28: “For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.”
Gospel –Matthew 25:31-46: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him.”

The Solemnity of Christ the King Year A would be a good Sunday to focus on the corporal works of mercy and justice for the marginalized in our society. Here are some ideas:

Judgement of the Nations – Discussion and Reflection Questions

This reflection encourages youth to consider how they are taking care of those in need and helps them learn about the corporal works of mercy. This lesson fits in well with the gospel for the Solemnity of Christ the King Year A.

Kingdoms Game

The goal of this kingdoms game is to form kingdoms. The largest kingdom wins! All you need are materials to make a list so it is super easy. This could be used as a youth group game or even a middle school VBS game.

Corporal Works of Mercy

The gospels show us that Jesus reached out to those in need. His life is a model for how we should interact with others. One way to do this is through the Corporal Works of Mercy. Consider looking at these and doing one with the Catholic youth in your life.

Crown the King

Or maybe it should be called “Uncrown the King” because the goal is to knock off other player’s crowns and keep your own. This is an active game, so it is best played outdoors, in a gym, or in a meeting room with some open space.

Whatever You Did For the Least of My Brothers…

Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’