Hide and Seek
Play the children’s game Hide and Seek! The person who is “it” counts with their eyes closed while the others hide. When the counting is complete, the one counting tries to find everyone who is hiding. The first one found gets to be “it” next time. The last one found is the winner for that round. Be sure to set some ground rules before starting (e.g., stay inside the house, don’t go beyond the backyard, no sharing hiding spots, etc.). Ensure that counting and rules are age-appropriate so that all can have fun!
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Using Rosary beads, the Chaplet begins with the sign of the cross, followed by one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
On the Our Father beads:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On the Hail Mary Beads:
For the sake of his sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
After five decades, conclude by reciting three times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Find the image of the Divine Mercy at your parish. If you can’t find one, look one up online at home.
Post a picture of the Divine Mercy image in your home this week.
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