Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session,
read all the readings. Psalm 22:7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23 Luke
22:14-23:56 [or 23:1-49] Spend a few minutes reflecting on what
these readings mean for you today. Was there a particular
reading that appealed to you? Was there a word or image that
engaged you? Read the Word in Liturgy and Catholic Doctrine
sections. These give you background on what you will be doing
this session. Read over the session outline and make it your
own. Check to see what materials you will need for the session.
The Word In Liturgy Today, our focus is first on the Lord’s
triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, and then on the events of his
passion and death. Nonetheless, we also celebrate his
resurrection, as we recognize in the breaking of the bread the
presence of the Risen One in our midst. The second part of the
Book of Isaiah, written during the exile in Babylon, was
intended as a word of consolation and hope to the Jewish people
in a time of severe national trial. Parti