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John 14:23-29
Activities
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- If You Love Me . . . object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quiz
sermons4kids.com- Peace of Mind and Heart object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Promises to Send the Holy Spirit lesson with questions
ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon (John 14:23-29) Holy Spirit Object Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 14:23-29 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 14:23-29 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 14:23-29 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Yes, Jesus Keeps His Promises
twistynoodle.com- I love Jesus
sermons4kids.com- I want to do what is right.
sermons4kids.com- God is with me when I am afraid.
marydeandraws.com- John 14:26 (scroll down to print in Spanish and English)
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 14:27 #1
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 14:27 #2
steviedoodles.com- John 14:27 (scroll down to this)
stushieart.com- John 14:27
churchpublishing.org- John 14:23-29 (page 39)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- He’ll Be Back (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- If You Love Me group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Peace of Mind and Heart group activities (crafts)
teacherspayteachers.com- Christian Craft for kids | Sunday School John 14:27 Church Dove Peace Activity
orientaltrading.com- “I Love Jesus, Jesus Loves Me” Cross Craft Kit
craftingthewordofgod.com- Students can make this craft and write I Love Jesus inside cross with markers
catholicicing.com- Jesus Loves Me- Bible Craft for Kids
daniellesplace.com- Love Crafts
dltk-bible.com- Dove Crafts
daniellesplace.com- Noah’s Ark Dove Holding an Olive Leaf and Toy (scroll down to this and make without olive leaf)
artistshelpingchildren.org- Dove Craft Ideas
enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove craft
youtube.com- DIY: Dove - Paper Craft with Templates
snowdayblog.com- Hanging Dove
lavoretticreativi.com- Dove with Paper Plates
Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).
Peaceful Dove Ornament- A cute dove made out of a peanut. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, page 44 & 45).
Games
sermons4kids.com- He’ll Be Back (games)
sermons4kids.com- If You Love Me group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Peace of Mind and Heart group activities (games)
daniellesplace.com- John 14:27 Cube Bible Verse Review Game (scroll down to this)
Listen Up (Jesus Sends Power From God)- This game will help kids remember to listen for the Holy Spirit. (The Encyclopedia of bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 105).
Holy Spirit Names & Titles Game
In the Catholic Church, the Holy Spirit has many names and titles. See how many you can identify. The team with the most, wins.
The Spirit of Christ: Mentioned in Romans 8:9, Galatians 4:6, and Acts 16:7, these terms imply a relationship between the Spirit and the Son
The Spirit of truth: Mentioned in John 16:13
The Paraclete: Mentioned in John 14:16-26, 15:26, and 16:7, this word means "advocate" and "consoler"
The Spirit of the promise: Mentioned in Galatians 3:14
The Spirit of adoption: Mentioned in Romans 8:15
The Spirit of the Lord: Mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3:17
The Spirit of God: Mentioned in Romans 8:14
The Spirit of glory: Mentioned by St. Peter
The Holy Spirit is also sometimes called the Holy Ghost.
Are You Listening?
Introduction to game: Jesus said, “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name- he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you” John 14:26. So are you listening? Let’s see if you are!
Have the students sit in a circle. Use an empty paper towel cardboard tube and whisper something into the next student’s ear. Have them whisper what you said in the next person’s ear. Continue to the last person and they must say what was whispered to them.
Introduce games- Jesus said, “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.” John 14:23
So how does Jesus want us to live our lives? By following and observing his commandments.
How are we to treat others?
“Win or Lose by How You Choose” by Judge Judy Sheindlin
Directions- Divide the class into teams and do questions out of “Win or Lose by How You Choose!”
The Catholic Toolbox- Random Acts of Kindness File Folder Game
Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.
The Catholic Toolbox- The Golden Rule File Folder Game
This game helps promote why someone would use proper manners and etiquette in our daily lives.
The Catholic Toolbox- How Rude!
A fun and exciting way to review what is considered rude behavior in today’s society. The game includes 6 types of interactive game cards: multiple choice, scenario, true/false, reward for good manners, charades, and consequences for bad manners. Players or teams roll the dice and move that many spaces on the board. Whichever color is on the space you land on indicates the color card that will be used. The player to your left will read the card aloud to you and you will try to answer correctly. If you answer your question correctly, you may stay where you are. If you are not correct, everyone says, “How Rude!” and you move back to where you were. The first player or team to get to the “FINISH,” square first is the WINNER!
The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus Is Our Savior
Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.
The Catholic Toolbox- WWJD?
Making the right decisions in life is hard to do, but if you let Jesus be your guide and think, “What Would Jesus Do?” it will make it a lot easier.
The Catholic Toolbox- Moral Dilemmas Card Game (scroll down to this)
Why do problems come into our life? People face problems every day. Some are harder than others. There are many choices that the person can have to solve his/her problem, but which one is the best? What would Jesus want us to do? Here is a game that has students try to solve their problems the best way.
Puzzles/Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Dot-To-Dot
sermons4kids.com- He’ll Be Back (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- If You Love Me (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Peace of Mind and Heart (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- He’ll Be Back (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- He’ll Be Back (Missing Letters)
sermons4kids.com- He’ll Be Back (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- If You Love Me (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Peace of Mind and Heart (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
daniellesplace.com- John 14:27 Cube Bible Verse Activity Sheet (scroll down to this)
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- If You Love Me (Multiple Choice)
sdc.me.uk- John 14:23-29 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 14:23-29 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
rclblectionary.com- John 14:23-29 Primary (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
rclblectionary.com- John 14:23-29 Intermediate (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
rclblectionary.com- John 14:23-29 Junior High (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- Comfort for Those Who Believe, Pt. 2 – John 14:18-31 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 14 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- John 14:8-31 Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
