This document outlines the 14 Stations of the Cross, a Catholic tradition that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth and his crucifixion. Each station is represented by a bible passage and prayer asking God for strength, wisdom, courage and other virtues. Participants move together through the church or remain seated while singing hymns and praying at each station, meditating on Christ's suffering and sacrifice. The service concludes with a closing prayer asking God to help followers imitate Christ's example and ultimately join him in heaven.

1. Stations of the
Cross
Please either move around the church
with the group or remain seated and
join in with the words in yellow

2. Opening Prayer
God of power and mercy,
in love you sent your Son
that we might be cleansed of sin
and live with you forever.
Bless us as we gather to reflect
on his suffering and death
that we may learn from his
example the way we should go.
We ask this through that same
Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

3. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

4. 1. Sorrow: Gethsemane
Matthew 26:36-41
Lord, grant us your
strength and wisdom, that
we may seek to follow
your will in all things.
Amen.

5. We sing:
Stay with me, remain
here with me;
watch and pray,
watch and pray.

6. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

7. 2. Betrayal: Judas
Mark 14:43-46
Lord, grant us the courage
of our convictions that our
lives may faithfully reflect
the good news you bring.
Amen.

8. We sing:
Stay with me, remain
here with me;
watch and pray,
watch and pray.

9. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

10. 3. Condemnation: Sanhedrin
Luke 22:66-71
Lord, grant us your sense of
righteousness that we may
never cease to work
to bring about the justice of
the kingdom that you
promised. Amen.

11. We sing:
Kyrie Eleison
Christe Eleison
Kyrie Eleison

12. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

13. 4. Denial: Peter
Matthew 26:69-75
Lord, grant us the gift of
honesty that we may not
fear to speak the truth
even when difficult.
Amen.

14. We sing:
Kyrie Eleison
Christe Eleison
Kyrie Eleison

15. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

16. 5. Judgement: Pilate
Mark 15:1-5,15
Lord, grant us
discernment that we may
see as you see, not as the
world sees. Amen.

17. We sing:
Kyrie Eleison
Christe Eleison
Kyrie Eleison

18. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

19. 6. Crowning: Thorns
John 19:1-3
Lord, grant us patience in
times of suffering that we
may offer our lives as a
sacrifice of praise. Amen.

20. We sing:
Misericordias Domini,
in aeternum cantabo
I will sing of the Lord’s
mercies forever

21. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

22. 7. Bearing: Cross
John 19:6,15-17
Lord, grant us strength of
purpose that we may
faithfully bear our crosses
each day. Amen.

23. We sing:
Misericordias Domini,
in aeternum cantabo
I will sing of the Lord’s
mercies forever

24. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

25. 8. Helping: Simon of Cyrene
Mark 15:21
Lord, grant us willing
spirits that we may be
your instruments on
earth. Amen.

26. We sing:
O Christe Domine
Jesu!
O Lord Jesus Christ!

27. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

28. 9. Blessing: Women
Luke 23:27-31
Lord, grant us gentle
spirits that we may
comfort those who mourn.
Amen.

29. We sing:
O Christe Domine
Jesu!
O Lord Jesus Christ!

30. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

31. 10. Crucifixion
Luke 23:33-34
Lord, grant us merciful
hearts that we may bring
your reconciliation and
forgiveness to all. Amen.

32. We sing:
Jesus, remember me,
when you come into
your kingdom

33. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

34. 11. Promise: The Good Thief
Luke 23:39-43
Lord, grant us
perseverance that we may
never stop seeking you.
Amen.

35. We sing:
Jesus, remember me,
when you come into
your kingdom

36. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

37. 12. Care: Jesus’ Mother
John 19:25-27
Lord, grant us constancy
that we may be willing to
stand by those in need.
Amen.

38. We sing:
Jesus, remember me,
when you come into
your kingdom

39. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

40. 13. Darkness: Jesus Dies
Luke 23:44-46
Lord, grant us trust in you
that when our time on
earth is ended our spirits
may come to you without
delay. Amen.

41. We sing:
In manus tuas Pater
commendo spiritum
meum
Into your hands, Father, I
commend my spirit

42. We adore you, O Christ, and
we bless you.
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the
world.

43. 14. Burial: the Tomb
Matthew 27:57-60
Lord, grant us your
compassion that we may
always provide for those
in need. Amen.

44. We sing:
In manus tuas Pater
commendo spiritum
meum
Into your hands, Father, I
commend my spirit

45. Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
your passion and death is the sacrifice
that unites earth and heaven and
reconciles all people to you.
May we who have faithfully reflected on
these mysteries follow in your steps and
so come to share your glory in heaven
where you live and reign with the
Father and the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

46. Acknowledgements
• This service was put together by Rev’d Bryony Taylor –
www.bryonytaylor.com
• The images are from Illustrated Children’s Ministry -
https://www.illustratedchildrensministry.com/
• The suggested chants are all from the Taizé Community
www.taize.fr
• The prayers are from here: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-
worship/prayers-and-devotions/stations-of-the-
cross/scriptural-stations-of-the-cross.cfm