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Gospel comes from the Greek word euangelion, which means “good news”. 

The gospels are books found in the New Testament of the Bible. 

Because Jesus brings the Sovereignty of God* to Earth through his life, death, and resurrection, the gospels focus on the words and deeds of Jesus. 

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In the Book of Acts 2:14-36, the Gospel started the church.

In Romans 6:23, the Gospel gives the gift of eternal life.

 

*The idea that God has the right to rule over his creation and exercise power over the world.

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What is the prayer said before the Gospel is proclaimed?

 

There are four writers of the Gospel; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, also known as Evangelists.

 

The Gospel is introduced as,

“A reading from the book of …

 

The children are then guided to speak and do the following consecration starting with their “thumbs up” to God above:

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• May God be in my mind - make a small cross on your forehead

• May God be on my lips - make a small cross on your lips

• May God be in my heart - make a small cross on your chest

• By doing this, there is hope that the Word of God will change minds, be proclaimed by the lips, and affect the heart. 

• Then the children respond,

• “Glory to you, O Lord!”

 

At the conclusion of the Gospel,

the children are taught to respond,

“Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!”