The Holy Supper has been established by the Lord in order that the church may be joined by means of it to heaven and so to the Lord. This is why it is the holiest thing of the church. (Arcana Coelestia 10519)

Quotes from the Lord's Word:

The Holy Supper (a PDF version for printing)
The Holy Supper (HTML version)
Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking with children and teens about worship)

Family Talks:

"The Last Supper" by Rev. Eric Carswell
"The First Holy Supper" by an unknown author

Projects and Activities for Families:

Family Activities Overview

Family Activities Overview (HTML)
Family Activities Overview (PDF)

Worship and Instruction in the Home

Prayers and Blessings:

Children's Prayers on the Lord's Supper (PDF)
Teen Prayers on God's Salvation (PDF)
Adult Prayers on the Holy Supper (PDF)
Blessing (PDF)

Learning by Heart: Recitations from the Lord's Word (PDF)

Family Lesson:

The Lord and His Disciples (ages 3-6) (PDF)
Holy Supper Bread (ages 6-9) (PDF)
The Last Supper (ages 9-12) (PDF)
The Feast of Passover (ages 12-15) (PDF)
The Holy Supper (ages 15-18) (PDF)

Songs:

"Take, Eat" by Lori Odhner (PDF)
Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock (PDF)


See preschool, elementary, and teens for more projects and Sunday School materials

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