Don’t forget the Divine Mercy Novena! (Better to start late, than not at all). Here are the prayers:
http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/novena.htm#4
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I love this feast day. What a tremendous gift the Divine Mercy devotion is!
Tell your families of the feast day next Sunday and Our Lord’s promise. Do as Our Lord requests and trust in His greatest attribute, Mercy.
This is better than a plenary indulgence, it’s like you are made new again. All punishment (reparation) due for your sins till this day are forgiven.
Q: How can I receive these extraordinary graces on Divine Mercy Sunday?
A: In order to receive the extraordinary graces, you should prepare by making a good *Confession, so that you can receive Holy Communion in a state of grace on Divine Mercy Sunday. In addition, Our Lord asked St. Faustina to be sure to perform acts of mercy, and to come to Him in Holy Communion with great trust in His mercy. Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy. (742) The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is — trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive. (1578)
* You can go to Confession 8 days before or after the feast.