Background Notes

Jesus knew that unless the Father sent the Holy Spirit to the first Christians, his teachings and memory would soon fade. Only God’s Spirit would be able to keep the Gospel message burning in the hearts of Jesus’ followers. The Holy Spirit filled the hearts of the disciples and enabled them to teach and preach with great courage about Jesus of Nazareth and all that took place through his life, death, and Resurrection. The Holy Spirit fills our hearts with the same fervor.


"The Spirit Gifts Us" Prayer Celebration Notes

Focus		Giving thanks to God for the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Materials Needed		Prayer table, Bible, candle, music, note paper, ribbon, basket
Reading		Acts 2: 1–6
Music		"O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God," Blest Are We Music CD 4; "Sing Out, Earth and Skies," Blest Are We Music CD 5
Additional Materials		"O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God" Blest Are We Music CD 4 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36655-7 "Sing Out, Earth and Skies" ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36656-5 Blest Are We Song Book Words and melody for children; contains music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4 Blest Are We Accompaniment Book Contains accompaniment music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2