This assembly centres around Laetare Sunday, also called “Rejoice Sunday”. It is the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is a time for Christians to reflect, repent, and prepare for Holy Week and Easter. During the assembly, the children will learn about the promise of hope that Jesus offers us. His death on the Cross means that we can receive forgiveness of sins. They will reflect on what Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). The assembly discusses the spiritual significance of the Gospel reading by sharing “The Lesson of the Butterfly” and emphasizing how difficult experiences can make us stronger. In life, we often receive what we need, rather than what we desire. The story of the butterfly teaches us that even after its difficult transformation, it emerges as a beautiful creature that adds wonder to any garden. Despite the struggles it has endured, the butterfly does not become bitter. The script has a running time of approximately no longer than 20 minutes, including two hymns: ‘Christ be our light’ and ‘Come Gather’. Both hymns are freely available online. The script encourages children’s participation and requests volunteers to read the highlighted parts marked in yellow. The script is supported with fully animated and transitioned PowerPoint slides. Extract: We gather to begin our prayer time with the Sign of the Cross. Last Sunday, 10th March, the Church celebrated Laetare Sunday. Laetare means “Rejoice” and we are rejoicing because we are halfway through Lent! And we have even more to rejoice about. Jesus, the light, has come into the world ‘so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in Him.’ (John 3:15) …During the season of Lent, it can be difficult to witness the immense suffering that Jesus endured, but I have a meaningful story to share that helped me understand why we may face struggles at times. The story is called “The Lesson of the Butterfly”. After watching for several hours, a man observed a small opening in a cocoon as a butterfly struggled to force its body through the little hole.