Holy Week & Easter Season Resources
The following resources may be helpful for staff prayer during Holy Week and the coming Easter Season. Next week there will be a further resource for staff to use during the Easter Season leading up to Pentecost.
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development - Holy Week Prayers.
A collection of Holy Week prayers from CAFOD.
Holy Week Prayers
A Prayer/Reflection for Good Friday.
This resource refers to a Church space but it could take place in a variety of settings.
Good Friday Prayer Around the Cross
JRS - Stations of the Cross.
A guide for prayer and reflection to accompany Jesus on his journey as we pray for renewal of our earth and for those forced to flee from its destruction.
Stations of the Cross focusing on climate change and the impacts on the world
The Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross is a traditional way of praying during Lent. We pray this familiar prayer to be with Jesus Christ who walked this journey, carrying the Cross, the instrument of his death, out of love and commitment to us.
Way of the Cross
CHA - Easter Reflections.
The Catholic Health Association in the United States produced these reflections in 2022. They may be useful for staff prayer and reflection during the Easter Season.
Easter Reflections
Diocese of Sandhurst - Leaflets.
Each year The Diocese of Sandhurst creates leaflets to assist prayer and reflection during Lent/Easter. The Following two leaflets are for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday 2023.
Ignatian Sprituality - Reflection.
A reflection on Holy Week from Ignatian Spirituality.
How to Do Holy Week
The Great Triduum of the Church Begins.
This resource was developed to be used during the pandemic. It provides a good structure for a staff prayer for Holy Thursday.
Holy Thursday
Easter Sunday.
This is an excellent prayer for staff to celebrate Easter Sunday.
An Easter Sunday Reflection
Jesuit Resources - Easter Prayers.
A list of prayers that may be suitable for use in your context during the Easter Season. Please personalise them for your setting.
Easter Prayers
Resources Submitted by Jim Waight.
