Catholics commemorate the Ascension as the ending of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the beginning of his reign in Heaven. This celebration begins our preparation for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states,“Jesus’ final apparition ends with the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory, symbolized by the cloud and by heaven, where he is seated from that time forward at God’s right hand.” (CCC, 659)Here are four things to remember about the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven, followed by some of our favorite prayers to mark the occasion:1) What happened in the Ascension?
Marks the moment Jesus returned to His Father in Heaven and took His place at the right hand of God.
2) What is the Bible verse for the Ascension?
Design by ChurchPOP using Canva.Recorded in scripture (Acts 1:9-11)
3) What can we learn from the Ascension?
Design by ChurchPOP using Canva.Reminds us that our ultimate goal as Christians is to be with God in Heaven and that Jesus will come again.
4) When did the Ascension of Jesus happen?
Design by ChurchPOP using Canva.Jesus ascended into Heaven 40 days after Easter and nine days before Pentecost.
Ascension Day Prayer
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