Sunday, May 5, 2024
The readings for the Sixth Sunday in Easter for Year B (see below) are a call to love each other just as we are loved by God. The second reading reminds us that God loves us and that God is love. And in the gospel, Jesus commands us to love in order that we might know real joy. Topics for this weekend could human dignity, community, or God’s commandments.
Mass Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year B)
- First Reading – Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4: “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.”
- Second Reading – 1 John 4:7-1: “In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins.”
- Gospel – John 15:9-17: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.”
Ideas and Resources for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year B)
People Sort Activity
This is an activity which can be used as an icebreaker or opening activity for a youth group meeting focused on human dignity, immigration, or institutional racism. Use the debrief time to have an honest discussion about why we group people by race rather than other characteristics.
Not in My Basket! (Game for VBS or Youth Ministry)
This is an active game where youth try to get their own balls in their own basket while keeping the other team’s balls out. This can be a good game to play for the topics of racism and immigration. If you use the option to change the rules mid-game, this makes a good tie in with a lesson on authority or Magisterium.
What Is Joy? – Reflection and Discussion Questions
This reflection will help youth think about the difference between joy and happiness. Even when life is difficult, we can still find joy through our faith in Jesus Christ.
Let Us Love One Another
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.
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