The Ascension of the Lord celebrates the day that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven.
It is celebrated 40 days after Easter.
However, in most dioceses in the United States the feast day is moved to the following Sunday.
See below for resources and ideas for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord using the daily Mass readings for a particular year in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar
The Ascension of the Lord – Year C (2022)
The readings for the The Ascension of the Lord for Year C encourage us to be witnesses for Jesus Christ, just as the early Christians were. Evangelism and the need to step out into the world could be topics for this weekend.
The Ascension of the Lord – Year A
The feast of the Ascension of the Lord commemorates the day that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven. He also gave the Great Commission, that all of the world should be saved. So this is a day to focus on our service to the Kingdom of God and evangelization. Here are some ideas for youth ministry, your home, and your Sunday School.
The Ascension of the Lord – Year B (2024)
The readings for the The Ascension of the Lord for Year B encourage us to being open to the Holy Spirit and willing to spread the Good News. Discussion topics for this week could include evangelization, the Holy Spirit, and transitions.
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