Weekly Kids’ Reflection in our Parish Bulletins – Comments on these reflections can be sent to heykids23@gmail.com
Hey Kids! Bulletin Article – April 19, 2026
Hey, Kids! – After Jesus was crucified and had risen from the dead, his followers were very sad and confused. One day, two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus. As they walked along, Jesus came and began walking with them, but God kept them from recognizing him.
As they walked, they discussed all of the things that had happened to Jesus. As they came near Emmaus, it was late in the day so they asked the stranger who had been walking with them to stay the night with them. So, Jesus went to their home. As they sat down to eat, Jesus took bread and blessed it, and gave it to them to eat. Suddenly, they recognized Jesus, and at that very moment, he disappeared!
The two followers went back to Jerusalem and told the others the story about how Jesus had appeared to them as they traveled and how they had recognized him as he was breaking bread. Just as they were telling them about it, Jesus appeared and stood among them. The whole group was frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!
“Why are you frightened?” Jesus asked, “Look at my hands and feet. You can see that it is really me. Touch me and be assured that I am not a ghost.”
Would you like for Jesus to reveal himself to you? Jesus still reveals himself to his followers today, but he does it through his Word and the Holy Spirit. Each day, Jesus reveals himself to us in the words and deeds of the people around us. The kindness in others shows us that Jesus lives in every one of us! He may not appear to you in the same way he did to the disciples in the Gospel, but if you study God’s word and seek him with all your heart, Jesus will reveal himself to you.
Our Father, help us to study your Word and to apply it in our daily life. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
Hey Kids! Bulletin Article – April 12, 2026
Hey Kids! – One of the most beautiful things about faith is that it lives within each and every one of us. We hope that you have a special time you spend with Jesus each day and especially on Sunday, the Lord’s Day.
In today’s Gospel reading (John) talks about how Jesus breathed on his disciples. What was it that he wanted them to receive? It was the Holy Spirit! Jesus’ apostle Thomas, had a difficult time believing that Jesus had risen from the dead. He wanted to see the scars from Jesus’ wounds. However, Jesus told him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” This is very important. Jesus said this for US to hear, too. It is written in the Bible because it is a very important statement made by Jesus. He knew that His word would live on forever! He wanted us (many generations later) to know that even though we cannot see him in person, we are still blessed with the same promises he made to his disciples. We just need to believe!
Blessed are YOU for believing in Jesus! Thank you for reading, Hey Kids! It shows that you want to learn about Jesus and understand him. We hope that it warms your heart each time you learn something new about Jesus. God is with you always. Feel the Holy Spirit within you and allow yourself to be a true reflection of God!
Let’s pray: Heavenly Father – Even though I can’t see you – I know you are there. Help me to always feel your presence each day.
Share your love of Jesus by sending a note to heykids23@gmail.com – how has Jesus spoken to you this week?