Walking with Jesus: Family Prayer for Holy Week
Join in the journey of Holy Week with Jesus through prayers and reflections each day. Experience the events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday as you walk alongside Jesus with your family in faith and devotion. Create a sacred space at your family table, light candles, and offer prayers as you deepen your connection with Christ during this sacred time.
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FAMILY PRAYER FAMILY PRAYER FOR FOR HOLY WEEK HOLY WEEK An easy way to walk An easy way to walk with Jesus with Jesus
Holy Week An Invitation to walk with Jesus We want to be with Jesus as he journeys in this week We want to be with Jesus as he journeys in this week
On Palm Sunday he meets the crowd and On Palm Sunday he meets the crowd and they shout Hosanna they shout Hosanna On Monday Mary anoints his feet to honour On Monday Mary anoints his feet to honour Him Him On Tuesday Peter gets upset and asks On Tuesday Peter gets upset and asks Jesus who will betray Him as darkness falls Jesus who will betray Him as darkness falls On Wednesday Judas hands Jesus over for On Wednesday Judas hands Jesus over for thirty pieces of silver thirty pieces of silver On Thursday Peter objects to Jesus washing On Thursday Peter objects to Jesus washing his feet his feet On Friday Judas betrays Jesus, Peter denies On Friday Judas betrays Jesus, Peter denies Jesus and Mary stands at the foot of the Jesus and Mary stands at the foot of the cross cross On Saturday we wait in silence On Saturday we wait in silence We can walk with Jesus each day in the Gospel
PALM SUNDAY Set up your family table for the week Set up your family table for the week In the centre place your Palms from Church or some branches In the centre place your Palms from Church or some branches Light a tea light beside it Light a tea light beside it Then Pray: Then Pray: Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Help us to stand by you at every step. Help us to stand by you at every step. We are with you today Jesus as you hear the crowds shout Hosanna. We are with you today Jesus as you hear the crowds shout Hosanna. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week.
Monday of Holy Week Monday of Holy Week At your family table light your tea light At your family table light your tea light Add a small jar with some oil in it. Add a small jar with some oil in it. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Help us to stand by you at every step. Help us to stand by you at every step. We are with you today Jesus as Mary anoints your feet and cares for you. We are with you today Jesus as Mary anoints your feet and cares for you. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week, Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week, Help us to care for each other as Mary did for you. Help us to care for each other as Mary did for you.
Tuesday of Holy Week Tuesday of Holy Week At your family table light your tea light At your family table light your tea light Add a second tea light and light it with the first. Add a second tea light and light it with the first. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Help us to stand by you at every step. Help us to stand by you at every step. We are with you today Jesus as Peter gets confused and walks into the dark. We are with you today Jesus as Peter gets confused and walks into the dark. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week, Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week, Be with all those who are walking in darkness and feeling confused. Be with all those who are walking in darkness and feeling confused. Blow the second tea light out Blow the second tea light out
Wednesday of Holy Week Wednesday of Holy Week At your family table light your two tea lights At your family table light your two tea lights Add a third tea light and place some coins on the table. Add a third tea light and place some coins on the table. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Help us to stand by you at every step. Help us to stand by you at every step. We are with you today Jesus as Judas betrays you for thirty pieces of silver. We are with you today Jesus as Judas betrays you for thirty pieces of silver. We remember that Judas did not really understand what he was doing. We remember that Judas did not really understand what he was doing. Be with all those who hurt others and don t see what they are doing. Be with all those who hurt others and don t see what they are doing. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week.
Thursday of Holy Week Thursday of Holy Week At your family table light your three tea lights At your family table light your three tea lights Add a fourth tea light for today. Add a fourth tea light for today. Place a small towel on the table. Place a small towel on the table. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Help us to stand by you at every step. Help us to stand by you at every step. We are with you today Jesus as Peter tries to stop you from washing his feet. We are with you today Jesus as Peter tries to stop you from washing his feet. We remember all those who find it hard receive help from others. We remember all those who find it hard receive help from others. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week, Help us to remain with you and stay close to you in this holy week,
Friday of Holy Week Friday of Holy Week At your family table light your five tea lights. At your family table light your five tea lights. Place a crucifix on the table. Place a crucifix on the table. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Lord we want to walk with you this week and be by your side. Help us to stand by you at every step. Help us to stand by you at every step. We are with you today Jesus as Judas betrays you, Peter denies you and Mary stands at the We are with you today Jesus as Judas betrays you, Peter denies you and Mary stands at the foot of the cross. foot of the cross. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you, especially today. Help us to remain with you and stay close to you, especially today. Be with all those who are suffering in any way today. Be with all those who are suffering in any way today. Blow out the five tea lights and watch as the flame disappears. Blow out the five tea lights and watch as the flame disappears.
Holy Saturday It s a day for waiting and keeping quiet. Just leave the candles lighting on the table. Wait for evening time and then place some flowers on the table. He has risen as he said! Alleluia!!!
