Church Family Moment for Sunday, April 12, 2026

By Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman

1. Story Connection: The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot: Listen to a readaloud of The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot. In today’s scripture, Thomas believes when he sees and touches Jesus, proclaiming, “My Lord and my God!” In this story, the boy also comes to believe through seeing—and is determined to share what he has experienced. But what about those of us who don’t get to see? Our faith often begins by hearing the stories of others, yet we also experience Christ in our own ways. Wonder together about how you have come to know the risen Christ. Source (StoryPath)
2. Art Connection: Seeing and Believing: Look at this painting of the moment when Thomas meets the risen Jesus (Caravaggio, The Incredulity of Saint Thomas). In this powerful image, Thomas reaches out to touch Jesus’ wound, and his face shows deep surprise. The painting helps us feel the intensity of the moment—both the doubt and the belief. As you look, notice what stands out to you. How does this image help you understand Thomas’s experience?
3. Watch the Story
   Watch this video retelling of today’s scripture. As you watch, imagine what it might have been like to be in the room with the disciples. What would you have felt? What questions might you have had?
4. Wonder Together

1. 1. I wonder why Thomas needed to see and touch Jesus to believe.
   2. I wonder what Jesus meant when he said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”
   3. I wonder how we experience Jesus today, even though we cannot see him.
   4. I wonder what questions you would ask Jesus if you were in that room.