Acts 2:1-13;42-47 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a noise came from heaven. It sounded like a strong wind blowing. This noise filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw some- thing that looked like flames of fire. The flames were separated and stood over each person there. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak different languages. The Holy Spirit was giving them the power to do this. 5 There were some godly Jews in Jerusalem at this time. They were from every country in the world. 6 A large crowd came together because they heard the noise. They were surprised because, as the apostles were speaking, everyone heard in their own language. 7 They were all amazed at this. They did not understand how the apostles could do this. They said, “Look! These men we hear speaking are all from Galilee.[a] 8 But we hear them in our own languages. How is this possible? We are from all these different places: 9 , , , Mesopotamia, Judea, , Pontus, Asia, 10 , Pamphylia, Egypt, the areas of near the city of Cyrene, Rome, 11 Crete, and Arabia. Some of us were born Jews, and others have changed their re- ligion to worship God like Jews. We are from these different countries, but we can hear these men in our own languages! We can all understand the great things they are saying about God.” 12 The people were all amazed and confused. They asked each other, “What is happening?”13 But others were laughing at the apostles, saying they were drunk from too much wine. The Believers Share 42 The believers spent their time listening to the teaching of the apostles. They shared everything with each other. They ate[f] together and prayed together. 43 Many wonders and miraculous signs were happening through the apostles, and everyone felt great respect for God.44 All the believers stayed together and shared everything. 45 They sold their land and the things they owned. Then they divided the money and gave it to those who needed it. 46 The believers shared a com- mon purpose, and every day they spent much of their time together in the Temple area. They also ate together in their homes. They were happy to share their food and ate with joyful hearts. 47 The believers praised God and were respected by all the people. More and more people were being saved every day, and the Lord was adding them to their group.

2 minute video – explaining Pentecost – Busted Halo Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tr4pqWIo4 8 things to know and share about Pentecost

Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-akin/8-things-to-know-and-share-about- pentecost#ixzz33XI8Wiyz Prayers to the Holy Spirit – Loyola Press http://www.loyolapress.com/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit-pentecost-activity.htm Activity Objective: To have the children begin to actively include the Holy Spirit in their prayer lives Lesson Outcome: The children will have the opportunity to write in their own words a prayer to the Holy Spirit. Materials Paper, pencils

ACTIVITIES to do with Children for Pentecost Sunday: http:// www.catholicicing.com/easy-pentecost-craft-for-kids/