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SHARING SUNDAY’S GOSPEL
WITH PARENTS & FAMILIES
Wednesday 6th May 2026
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that,
when he returns to heaven, he will ask the Father
to send the Holy Spirit to be their helper.
The Holy Spirit is our helper, who guides us to live
more like Jesus – to grow in faith and to be filled
with the peace and goodness that come from God.
This is not just a historical event. The Holy Spirit
is God’s loving gift to every believer, helping us
understand Jesus’ words and reminding us that
God is always close to us.
Enjoy a very special time together this evening,
hearing your child’s thoughts about this
Sunday’s Gospel and this Wednesday’s Word,
which is HELPER.
A Word from
the Saints
Dom Henry Wansbrough
“Le t the Ho ly Sp irit be yo ur
he lpe r an d gu ide ;
He wil l not fai l to lea d yo u to
pe ac e.” Pope St. John Paul II
THE GOSPEL IN CHURCH
Sunday 10th May 2026
Jesus said to the disciples, “If
you love me you will keep my
commandments. I shall ask the
Father, and he will give you a Helper
to be with you forever. He will give
you the Spirit of Truth. The world
neither sees nor knows the Spirit,
but you know the Spirit, because the Spirit is with
you, and lives in you. I will not leave you orphaned:
I will come back to you. In a short time the
world will no longer see me but you will still see
me. Then you will know that I am in my Father,
and you are in me, and I am in you. Those who
receive my commandments and keep them are
those who love me. Those who love me will be
loved by my Father. I will love them, and they
will see me as I truly am.”
Adapted from John 14:15-21
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Getting to know Jesus makes life joyful.
Learn more about this Sunday’s Gospel in your
local Parish Church: all are very warmly invited.
Family Time Prayer & Share Overleaf
The Holy Spirit is our helper – alive
and active today – nudging us to do good and guiding
Good News us along the way. The presence of the
Holy Spirit in our lives will help us to grow in love,
joy,
wisdom,
peace,
self-control,
patience,
faithfulness and kindness. We can ask the Holy
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Spirit to help us, especially at times when things are difficult.
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Dear Parents and Carers,
