Holy Thursday 

“The washing of the feet and the sacrament of the Eucharist: two expressions of one and the same mystery of love entrusted to the disciples, so that, Jesus says, ‘as I have done… so also must you do.’ 

(Jn 13:15).” - Pope St. John Paul II

On this day, our Lord washed the feet of His disciples, explaining his action by saying: "If I your Lord and Master have washed your feet, how much more ought you to wash one another's feet" (John 13:14). 

On Holy Thursday, Jesus demonstrated to his people how we should 'serve one another'. Today, the Lord asks us to participate and recreate acts of service.

Holy Thursday is also the commemoration of the Passover Meal- The Last Supper. The Last Supper  feast demonstrates how this meal connects us with Christ and His disciples.

In contrast with the other days of Holy Week, the Holy Thursday feast has a joyous tone throughout. It is a moment of celebration and makes us relate the events of that night to the Holy Mass service that we experience in today's times. 

Activity:

Acts of 'Service' and or commemorating the "Last Supper' may be to:

-Wash each other's feet

-Do humble works for family members - tell a family member what you are grateful for, complete a task without being asked, complete a random act of kindness 

-Have a family meal together, trying to include elements from the Last Supper - bread /wine, & water

Storytime:

You are invited to read and view stories related to Holy Thursday.

Scripture References

Washing of the Feet- John 13:4-9, 12-15

Last Supper- Luke 22:7-14, 19-20

Picture Story Book:

The Last Supper,-To know, Worship and Love, Published 2005, James Goold House Publication

Video: 

JESUS | Last Supper | Maundy Thursday | Bible for kids | New Testament, Published on Apr 12, 2019

Video:

Holy Thursday HD, Catholic online, Published on Feb 22, 2016