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2 Wednesday‘s Word PENTECOST
“Pentecost is the birthday of the Church.” St John XXIII
Why did Jesus breathe on the disciples? This coming Sunday the Church celebrates Pentecost.
This is the feast of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church – a gift which we now receive
at Baptism, Confirmation and at Mass. Ask your child what they know about Pentecost.
It may help your child if you tell them something that you know about Pentecost. The word
‘Pentecost’ means ‘fiftieth day’. On this day (fifty days after Easter) the apostles were filled
with the Holy Spirit.
“The extraordinary outpouring of Pentecost continues. The Holy Spirit
transforms us and wants to transform the world.”
Pope Francis (Pope from 2013-2025)
Pentecost is not just a historical event. The Holy Spirit is alive and active today. Each of
you choose one of the following qualities that you would like to ask the Holy Spirit for
today: Courage, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness or
Self-Control. Why did you choose that quality? In what ways could growing in that quality
help you or help those around you? As the Church prepares to celebrate Pentecost
Sunday, let’s be open to receiving the many priceless gifts which the Holy Spirit offers
to enrich our lives.
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Simply repeating the words ‘Come, Holy Spirit’ is a great prayer
to say at Pentecost, and also each day throughout the year.
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Pentecost Sunday is popularly known as the
birthday of the Church. This was the day
when Jesus’ disciples were filled with the
Holy Spirit, when the mission of the Church
really began – almost 2000 years ago.
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