Gospel for the Mass: 11/8/20- Matthew 25:1-13 (Parable of the Ten Virgins)

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Matthew 25:1-13



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- Be Prepared! object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Give Me My Oil Lamp object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Expect the Unexpected object lesson with coloring pages, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sundayschoolsources.com- Ten Bridesmaids lesson with activities

sundayschoollessons.com- Young Women Prepare for a Wedding lesson

calvarycurriculum.com- The Parable of the Ten Maidens lesson #228 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

word-sunday.com- Preparing For The Perfect Moment (scroll down to Gospel)

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 25:1-13 #1

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 25:1-13 #2

religousdoodles.com- The 10 Virgins Coloring Pages & Printables

theclipartwizard.com- Parable of the Ten Virgins Coloring Pages

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 25:1-13 (page 66)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Be Prepared (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com- Give Me My Oil Lamp (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com-Expect the Expected (group activities) crafts

pinterest.com- Paper Plate Oil Lamp Craft

susanevans.org- Clay Oil Lamp Craft

gelovenisleuk.nl- Give Me My Oil Lamp (scroll down to DOWNLOAD WERKBLAD English version for printout)

youtube.com- How to make an easy paper 3D diyo/oil lamp



Games

sermons4kids.com- Be Prepared (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com- Give Me My Oil Lamp (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com-Expect the Expected (group activities) games

sundayschoolsources.com- Be Ready (scroll down to Activity)


Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Dot-to-dot

cdn.shopify.com- Maze (beginner)

cdn.shopify.com- Maze (advance)

sermons4kids.com- Give Me My Oil Lamp (word search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Give Me My Oil Lamp (crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Give Me My Oil Lamp (multiple choice)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Parable of the Ten Maidens lesson #228 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 25:1-13 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 25:1-13 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

growingdisciples.org- Matthew 25 Questions and Answers (these questions can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- Matthew 25:1-13 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions can easily be made into a worksheet)

churchofjesuschrist.org- Matthew 25:1-13 (questions in lesson that can easily be made into a worksheet)

delessons.org- The Parable of the Ten Virgins (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

Gospel for the Mass: 11/1/20- Matthew 5:1-12A (The Sermon on the Mount- The Beatitudes)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 5:1-12A



Activities

catholicmom.com- Click on the month. 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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducators.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

4catholiceducators.com- Lesson Title: The Beatitudes

sermons4kids.com- The Bee-Attitudes object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Happy Puppy object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- God Redistributes Blessings and Heartaches lesson

jesuschristsavior.net- The Eight Beatitudes of Jesus and their meanings (for older students)

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Counts Our Blessings For Us lesson

4catholiceducators.com- The Beatitudes (Resources on the Beatitudes in general and on each of the Beatitudes)

ministry-to-children.com- Beatitudes Lessons for Kids (Matthew 5:1-12)
This is lesson 1 of 9 in this series.

thereligionteacher.com- Beatitudes Activity Ideas

calvarycurriculum.com- The Beatitudes
Lesson #182 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

dltk-bible.com- Sermon on the Mount lesson with tons of activities

kirkofkildaire.org- Beatitudes lesson with flyer, drama, movie, art, games, stories, bookmarks, Bible study, etc.

rotation.infopop.cc- Beatitudes lesson plans with crafts, activities, snacks, games, drama, etc.

missionarlington.org- Jesus Talks About Attitudes lessons for older and younger students

gardenofpraise.com- The Beatitudes lesson with memory verse, review questions, tests, puzzles, etc.

mygrandmatime.com- lessons, posters, games, raps, and other resources based on The Beatitudes

skk.cccmy.org- Sermon on the Mount (lesson with activities)

catholicteacher.com- Practicing the Beatitudes (lesson with activities)

biblefunforkids.com- bulletin board, worksheets, file folder game, lapbook, lesson, etc.

word-sunday.com- The Good Person (scroll down to Gospel)

ministrytoyouth.com- Youth Group Lesson on Happiness

The Catholic Toolbox- Beatitudes Lapbooks

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

theclipartwizard.com- Beatitudes Coloring Pages

religiousdoodles.com Sermon on the Mount & Beatitudes coloring pages

teacherhelp.org- The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-11 NIV)

teacherhelp.org-The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-11 KVJ)

biblewise.com- Jesus Giving the Beatitudes

biblewise.com- Color the Beatitudes (Color the shapes that have pieces of the Beatitudes inside.) with answers

biblewise.com- Beatitudes “Blessed Are . . .”

sermons4kids.com- The Sermon on the Mount

catholiceducators.com- Matthew 5:1-12

applesaucekids.com- The Sermon on the Mount

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:3

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:4

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:5

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:6

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:7

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:8

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:9

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 5:10

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 5:1-12 (page 14)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- The “Bee Attitudes” group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Happy Puppy group activities (crafts)

dltk-bible.com- Sermon on the Mount crafts

ministry-to-children.com- Beatitudes Craft Ideas

pinterest.com- Beatitudes Craft

christianitycove.com- Sermon on the Mount “Blessed Are” Wreath Craft

daniellesplace.com- Folding Crafts Sticks Beatitudes Craft for Kids

dltk-kids.com- Bumble Bee Crafts (several posted)

daniellesplace.com- Bee Crafts

first-school.ws- Printable Bee Craft

akidsheart.com- Honey Bee Printable Craft

allfreecrafts.com- Free Fun Foam Door Bee Craft
Have students write their favorite Beatitude on the sign. Printable bee pattern provided.



Introduce craft: Who should we be kind to? Everyone. Let’s make a craft to remind us to “Love Others”

familycorner.com- Love Bug Lady Bug
Paint the paper plates or use red and white paper plates to make this craft. On the back of the lady bug where the wings open up write “Love Others”.

dltk-kids.com- Lady Bug
Or make the lady bug with poster board or card stock. On the back of the lady bug where the wings open up write “Love Others”.


Introduce craft: How can we help others? Here is a craft to help to remind us to help others.

Love Notes- Cute magnet craft to put on your refrigerator to leave loving messages to the people in your family. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, pages 54 & 55).



Loving others demands respect, consideration, cooperation, care, etc. Love is about giving. Fill these chore charts out or have the students come up with their own chores to do and color. These can be given to parents or friends/family etc. to show they are serious about their respect for them, care, etc. They are to bring the chore charts back signed next week and receive a small gift as a reward for their good deeds.

imomcom- Custom Chore Chart Generator

dltk-cards.com- Custom Chore Chart



Games

sermons4kids.com- The “Bee Attitudes” group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Happy Puppy group activities (games)

rainbowcastle.org- Beatitudes Cards (to play Memory)

akidsheart.com- Printable Verse Cards
Use the Bible verse cards for memory verses, matching games, flash cards, bulletin boards, or other lesson plans on The Beatitudes.

peopleof.outeverydaylife.com- Beatitude Games

kirkofkildaire.org- Beatitudes Bingo
Directions (scroll down to Application Grades 3 – 5: Beatitudes Bingo). For Beatitudes Bingo Questions scroll about halfway down.

kirkofkildaire.org- 22 Beatitudes Bingo Cards

homeofthemother.org- 8 Beatitude Games

classroom.synonym.com- Beatitude Games

123homeschool4me.com- Bee Bible Verse Game

rachaelsbooknook.net- Beatitudes Matching Game

kidtrek-sundayplus.org- Beatitudes Concentration Game

4catholiceducators.com- Beatitudes Game (scroll down to this)

mygrandmatime.com- Beatitude Match Game

looktohimandberadiant.com- Beatitudes & Modern Saints Game



Introduce Games: The beatitudes come from the opening verses of the famous Sermon on the Mount delivered by Jesus and recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Here Jesus states several blessings, each beginning with the phrase, "Blessed are ..." Each saying speaks of a blessing or "divine favor" bestowed upon a person resulting from the possession of a certain character quality. The purpose of the beatitudes is to inspire you to act in certain ways. Therefore, living them out is absolutely at the heart of the matter. So do you have the right attitudes that God wants you to have?

The Catholic Toolbox- Random Acts of Kindness
Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.

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- How Rude! A fun and exciting way to review what is considered rude behavior in today’s society.

The Catholic Toolbox- 2 Games: WWJD & Moral Dilemmas Card Game



Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Bee Happy (maze)

biblewise.com- Guide the disciples up the mountain so Jesus can teach them the beatitudes (maze) with answers

biblewise.com- Can you find your way through the maze, and get to the words that describe what kinds of thoughts God wants us to have? (maze) with answers

akidsheart.com- The Beatitudes (word search)

gardenofpraise.com- The Beatitudes (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Beatitudes (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The “Bee Attitudes” (word search)

salfordliturgy.org- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- ABC Order

sermons4kids.com- The “Bee Attitudes” (decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Beatitudes (decoder)

biblewise.com- Find the Hidden Qualities (word search) with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code #1 with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code #2 with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code #3 with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code #4 with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code – The 8th Beatitude with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code- Blessed Are The Persecuted with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code- Peacemakers with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code- Pure in Heart (for younger children) with answers

biblewise.com- Break the Code- The Beatitudes (5) with answers

biblewise.com- Write the beginning letter of each picture to find out who said, “Blessed in the poor in spirit.”

gardenofpraise.com- The Beatitudes (word scramble)

gardenofpraise.com- The Beatitudes (crossword)

ssermons4kids.com- The “Bee Attitudes” (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Beatitudes (crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

dltk-bible.com- anagrams, crossword puzzles, cryptogram, mazes, word mining, word searches

calvarycurriculum.com- The Beatitudes
Lesson #182 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

akidsheart.com- The Beatitudes
Draw a line from the first part of the sentence to the correct ending phrase on the right.

gardenofpraise.com- The Beatitudes (fill in the blanks with word bank)

biblewise.com- Beatitudes Equations with answers

biblewise.com- Beatitude Match with answers

biblewise.com- Beatitude Fill in the Blank with answers

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 5:1-12A Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 5:1-12A Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

teacherspayteachers.com- The Beatitudes Worksheet (free)

twinkl.com- The Beatitudes Definitions Worksheet

smp.org- Living the Beatitudes Worksheet

scoutingweb.com- Beatitudes Worksheet

archkck.org- Rewriting the Beatitudes Worksheet

skk.cccmy.org- Sermon on the Mount (lesson with worksheets)

biblewise.com- The Beatitudes Discussion Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

visitgracechurch.com- Group Discussion Guide (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 10/25/20- Matthew 22:34-40 (The Greatest Commandment)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 22:34-40



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- We’re Number One! object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- All You Need Is Love object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Loving God, Loving Each Other object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz

presbyterianchurchofcorsicana.org- The Greatest Commandment lesson with activities

missionarlington.org- The Most Important Commandment lesson with activities

www.word-sunday.com- Show It! (scroll down to Gospel)

sjeparish.org- Matthew 22:34-40 Preschool Lesson Plan

sjeparish.org- Matthew 22:34-40 Primary Lesson Plan

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Matthew 22:37 (scroll down to this)

ministry-to-children.com- Matthew 22:39

sermons4kids.com- I can show my friends that Jesus loves them.

static1.squarespace.com- Jesus smiled. “Love God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”

ministry-to-children.com- “Love Your Neighbor” Coloring Page Activity (Matthew 22:39)

crossmap.com- Love Your Neighbor coloring page

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Free Printable Matthew 22:37-39 Coloring Page, The Greatest Commandment Bible Verse

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Free Print and Color Page Matthew 22:37-40, "Love the Lord your God," Bible Verse

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 22:34-46 (page 64)



Bookmarks

dltk-bible.com- A few appropriate bookmarks



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Loving God, Loving Each Other group activities (crafts)

youtube.com- 2 ways to make this craft video

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Greatest Commandments Printable (for the crafts above)


It is good for us to remember Jesus' teaching. How can you remember Jesus' Great Commandment? You can make a poster for your room! Just follow the directions below. You will need some colored paper, scissors, and glue. You might also need some markers or crayons. It is a good idea to ask a grown up to help you.

1. Write out each word on separate pieces of paper. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind”. Matthew 22: 37 or “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Matthew 22:39

2. Put them in order.

3. Glue them onto the colored paper. You can decorate the paper and make it look nice.
4. Hang the poster in your room. You will see it every day when you wake up! This way, you can remember Jesus' Great Commandment!



ohamanda.com- Love Your Neighbor Paper Heart Garland {Incredible Love}

daniellesplace.com- Love Bible Crafts and Activities

Love Notes- Cute magnet craft to put on your refrigerator to leave loving messages to the people in your family. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, pages 54 & 55).

pinterest.com- Matthew 22:37 craft

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Greatest Commandment Craft (scroll down to this)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Loving God, Loving Each Other group activities (games)

christiancrafters.com- The Greatest Commandment? (Adapt this to Catholic Ten Commandments)

"How to Love" Ball Toss- A fun game for all ages on how to show love to others. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 120).

juniorhighministry.org- Junior High Game On Priorities



Puzzles/Worksheets

The Greatest Commandment- Hidden in this picture are seven treasures. See if you can find them. Which is the greatest treasure of all? (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 48).

sermons4kids.com- Dot to Dot

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

4catholiceducators.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

biblewise.com- To find the greatest commandment write the next letter of the alphabet on the space.

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

4catholiceducators.com- The Greatest Commandment (crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 22:34-40 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 22:34-40 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

avpc.org- Small Group Discussion Questions Matthew 22:34-40, page 6 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

audio.grace-bible.org- Matthew 22 Sermon Reflection Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

delessons.org- Discussion Questions Lesson 92 - The Greatest Commandment - Matthew 22:34-40, page 115 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- Matthew 22:34-46 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 10/18/20- Matthew 22:15-21 (Paying Taxes to the Emperor)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 22:15-21



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

Lesson 15: Our Gifts- Children learn about supporting the Church through collection. The Church uses this money to help pay for Church expenses and also for the community and around the world. (Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doerfler Dall, page 54 for lesson and page 67 for craft).

childrensministrytoday.com- Tithing object lesson

lds.about.com- Tithing lesson

sermons4kids.com- The Tithe object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Tricky Questions object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Kids Pay Taxes Too! object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- People Pay Taxes to Caesar lesson

sjeparish.org- Matthew 22:15-21 Preschool Lesson Plan

sjeparish.org- Matthew 22:15-21 Primary Lesson Plan

ministry-to-children.com- "No Right Answer?" Sunday School Lesson From Matthew 22:15-22

word-sunday.com- The Best Decisions (scroll down to Gospel)

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 22:21

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 22:15-22 (page 63)

religiousdoodles.com- Tithing

religiousdoodles.com- Blessings From Paying Tithing

religiousdoodles.com- I'm glad to pay a tithing, 1/10 of all I earn. It's little when I think of all God gives me in return.

media.ldscdn.org- I Can Pay Tithing

thecozyredcottage.com- I show love to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ when I pay tithing (scroll down to this)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Kids Pay Taxes Too (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com- Tricky Questions (group activities) crafts

churchofjesuschrist.org- Never Forget One-Tenth for Tithing
Cut out elephant bank to help you remember to put one-tenth of all your earnings inside for tithing.

catholicicing.com- Church Tithing Bank for Kids

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Make a Tithing Bank

shereebirrell.blogspot.com- I Can Pay Tithing, Budget, and Save Money craft

christiancrafters.com- Tithing Bank

christiancrafters.com- Tithing Bank

thehometeacher.org- Tithing Box


*Craft for Tithing- Have the students make envelopes and play money. Put play money inside for a simple craft to emphasize tithing.



Games

sermons4kids.com- Kids Pay Taxes (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com- Tricky Questions (group activities) games

The Catholic Toolbox- Tithing (file folder game)
A simple game to help reinforce tithing to young children.

The Catholic Toolbox- How Much Do You Tithe? (file folder game)
Try to figure out how much you should tithe as you move around the board.

The Catholic Toolbox- Christianopoly (file folder game)
The object of the game is to learn the responsibility of good financial stewardship; making the right decisions about the money we have and managing it wisely. This includes being able to pay necessary bills at home, putting aside for the things you want, and taking care of your family. Not only do you have bills to pay, mortgages, insurance, etc. you must pay taxes, make donations and do tithing as well.



Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

4catholiceducators.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Jumble

4catholiceducators.com- Give To God What Belongs to God (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 22:15-21 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 22:15-21 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

ministry-to-children.com- “Learn about Tithes and Offerings” Bible Worksheet

pullingcurls.com- Primary Tithing Worksheet

studyandobey.com- Matthew 22:15-33 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions can easily be made into a worksheet)

churchofjesuschrist.org- Matthew 22:15–46 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Obligations to Caesar; Obligations to God – Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 (questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 10/11/20- Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 (Parable of the Wedding Feast)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


Disclaimer: The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. These websites can change without warning making links inactive and/or the content altered. We have no control over other websites and we are not responsible for the content that they post.




Matthew 22:1-14



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Excuses! Excuses! object lesson with coloring pages, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- A King Gives A Wedding Banquet lesson

word-sunday.com- Equal Dignity for All lesson

word-sunday.com- Welcome To All (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- Listening Party (family activity)

sjeparish.org- Matthew 22:1-10 Preschool Lesson Plan

sjeparish.org- Matthew 22:1-10 Primary Lesson Plan

pinterest.com- Parable of the Great Banquet Activities

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 22:9

supercoloring.com- Parable of the Wedding Feast

supercoloring.com- The Parable of the Great Banquet

bible-printables.com- The Parable of the Great Banquet

kidscorner.reframemedia.com- The Great Banquet

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 22:1-14 (page 62)

4catholiceducators.com- My friend how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment? - Matthew 22.12 (clip art)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com- Excuses! Excuses! (group activities) crafts

storage.cloversites.com- Invitations (page 6)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Matthew 22:1-14 Crafts (Invitations page 5-7), Sequencing (page 8)



Have the children find their favorite verse in today’s Gospel and make a banner of it.

crayola.com- Mosaic Mini Banner



Games

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com- Excuses! Excuses! (group activities) games


How worthy are you to sit at the table? Play Musical chairs.



Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Maze

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

salfordliturgy.org.uk- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Shape

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

web.archive.org- Crossword

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 22:1-14 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 22:1-14 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

static1.squarespace.com- Matthew 22:1-14 questions that can be easily made into a worksheet (page 2-3)

cabotbible.com- Bible Study Group Discussion Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

newjerseyubf.org- The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

ism.intervarsity.org- The Wedding Feast (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 10/4/20- Matthew 21:33-43 (Parable of the Tenants)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 21:33-43



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- Last of All, He Sent His Son object lesson with group activities, crafts, games, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Parable of the Tenants object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

calvarycurriculum.com- The Parable of the Evil Vinedresser lesson #223 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoollessons.com- Wicked Tenants Steal from the Owner lesson

word-sunday.com- The Wild and The Prejudiced (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- What Would Happen If... (family activity

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- The Parable of the Tenants lesson with activities

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Evil Vine Dressers

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 21:33-43

theclipartwizard.com- Parable of the Tenants coloring pages

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- The Parable of the Tenants (page 4)

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 21:33-46 (page 61)

looktohimandberadiant.com- The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone (scroll down to this)

4catholiceducators.com- The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone (scroll down to this)

4catholiceducators.com- Jesus Christ Cornerstone

4catholiceducators.com- The stone rejected by the builders Matthew 21:42 (scroll down to this)

deviantart.com- Jesus the cornerstone

blogs.bible.org- Jesus: the cornerstone



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Last of All, He Sent His Son (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com- Parable Of The Tenants (group activities) crafts

lovetolaughandlearn.com- Grapes (scroll down to this)

krokotak.com- Grapes Cut and Glue

classroom.synonym.com- Cornerstone (scroll down to this craft)

ministry-to-children.com- Craft: Pocket Rocks & Rock Crosses (scroll down to these crafts)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Last of All, He Sent His Son (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com- Parable Of The Tenants (group activities) crafts

dskidsermons.com- Tumble Tower Game/Jenga
Introduce activity: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. (Matthew 21:42). What is this referring to? Jesus is the cornerstone and he is the foundation that all of our faith is built upon.



Puzzles/Quizzes/Worksheets

salfordliturgy.org.uk- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

4catholiceducators.com- The Stone Rejected crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Matching

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 21:33-43 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 21:33-43 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

studyandobey.com- Matthew 21:33-46 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

intothyword.org- Matthew 21: 33-46 (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

static1.squarespace.com- Matthew 21: 33-46 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 9/27/20- Matthew 21:28-32 (Parable of the Two Sons)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 21:28-32



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- Yes or No? Parable of Two Sons object lesson with group activities, coloring pages, puzzles, quizzes, and puzzles

sermons4kids.com- Working For A Reward object lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32) Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- The Son Who Obeyed – Story Time with Jesus Lesson 6

sundayschoolsources.com- Parables: Two Sons

calvarycurriculum.com- The Parable of the Two Sons lesson #222 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

word-sunday.com- True Change 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

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Two Sons

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 21:28-32

higherpraise.com- The Parable of the Two Sons

supercoloring.com- Parable of the Two Sons coloring page

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 21:23–32 (page 60)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Yes or No? Parable of Two Sons group activities (crafts)

thebettermom.com- Keys to Obedience (scroll down to this craft)

pursuegod.org- Obedience Flower or Kite (page 2, 6 & 7)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Yes or No? Parable of Two Sons group activities (games)

youthpastor.com- Faith game

The Catholic Toolbox- Back Talk Game
The object of this game is for the children to honor their parent’s requests in the proper way. Print out the three sets of cards. One set is what a parent would say to their child (these cards are in red). Another set is a disrespectful response from a child to the parent. Another set of cards is what the child should say to their parent. Shuffle the cards and deal them completely out. Have the players put their cards face up in from of them so that others can see and read their cards and help them if necessary. By taking turns, have one player start with what a parent would say and read it out loud. After they have read the card, they place it in the middle of the table face up. The rest of the players then check their cards to see if they have one that says what a disrespectful child would say to their parent in response in this situation. If they have the card, they read it out loud and place it face up next to the first card. Then the players look at their cards to see if they have what a child should say to their parent. If they have the card, they read it out loud and place it face up next to the second card. Players can also play in teams so they can help each other answer the questions.



Puzzles/Quizzes/Worksheets

A Story About Two Sons- The two sons in the story acted very differently from one another. Look at each row of pictures. Which object is different from the others? (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 63).

salfordliturgy.org.uk- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

biblewise.com- Dial a Message

sermons4kids.com- Spiral Puzzle

4catholiceducators.com- The Two Sons crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sermons4kids.com- Fill in the Blanks

calvarycurriculum.com- The Parable of the Two Sons lesson #222 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 21:28-32 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 21:28-32 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

steve-constable-ygkp.squarespace.com- The Parable of the Two Sons (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

bcbsr.com- The Parable of The Two Sons (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

christianbiblereference.org- Parable of the Two Sons (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

autumn-bennett.blogspot.com- Obedience Worksheet

teacherspayteachers.com- Obedience Worksheet (free)

Gospel for the Mass: 9/20/20- Matthew 20:1-16A (Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 20:1-16a



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- That’s Not Fair! object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Is God Fair? object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

calvarycurriculum.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard lesson #215 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

missionarlington.org- The Vineyard Workers lesson with activities

sundayschoollessons.com- The Kingdom of Heaven is Like A Vineyard lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Heavenly Treasures…Winning in God’s Eyes (Matthew 20:1-16)

gracelink.net- Payday at the Vineyard lesson

word-sunday.com- The Bigger Picture (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- My Wants, Others' Needs (family activity)

christiancrafters.com- Vineyard Workers Parable Bible lesson and game

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)

4catholiceducators.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard coloring pages

supercoloring.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

mrshlovesjesus.wordpress.com- Matthew 20:16

4catholiceducators.com- Working One Hour clip art

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 20:1-16 (page 59)



Crafts

Plant some plants in plastic cups or pots to take home. Plant some plants around the church.

sermons4kids.com- That’s Not Fair! group activities (crafts)

krokotak.com- Cut and Glue Grapes

lovetolaughandlearn.com- Grapes (scroll down to this)



Games

sermons4kids.com- That’s Not Fair! group activities (games)

christiancrafters.com- Vineyard Workers Game

resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Fair “Foot” Ball, Grinners & Grumblers, Colors Decode, The Wave (change games according to your needs)

Junior High Ministry: A Guide to Early Adolescence for Youth Workers by Wayne Rice (page 109 & 110)



Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Maze

salfordliturgy.org.uk- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

4catholiceducators.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

4catholiceducators.com- The Last Shall Be First (crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

calvarycurriculum.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard lesson #215 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 20:1-16 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 20:1-16A Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

ism.intervarsity.org- Story Bible Study 8: The Workers in the Vineyard with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

elibrary.tjc.org- The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (worksheet)

syvum.com- The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

steve-constable-ygkp.squarespace.com- The Parable of the workers in the Vineyard Questions for Groups and Personal Study (questions can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 9/13/20- Matthew 18:21-35 (Unmerciful Servant)

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Matthew 18:21-35



Activities

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.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kidslcom- Over and Over Again object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kidslcom- Keep On Forgiving object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

word-sunday.com- Forgiveness (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- Arms Folded, Arms Out! (family activity)

ministry-to-children.com- Story Time with Jesus: Lesson Five

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Judge not! God’s Mercy Always Wins (Matthew 18:21-35)

weconnect.com- Matthew 18:21-35 lesson with activities

4catholiceducators.com- Forgiveness lesson with activities

cloversites.com- Forgiving Others (lesson)

jesuswalk.com- Forgiveness in the Kingdom (Matthew 18:21-35; 6:9-15)

The Catholic Toolbox- Unforgiving Servant Lesson Plan for 1st Grade On Up with Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

dltk-bible.com- The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant lesson with activities

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kidslcom- Help me forgive others as you have forgiving me.

biblewise.com- The Unforgiving Servant

supercoloring.com- Unforgiving Servant Parable

supercoloring.com- Unmerciful Servant Coloring Page

bible-printables.com- The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

familiesinchrist.org- Mt. 18:21-35 | The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

connectusfund.org- Matthew 18:21-22 (scroll down to this)

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 18:21-35 (page 58)



Crafts

sermons4kidslcom- Keep On Forgiving (group activities) crafts

ministry-to-children.com- Reflecting God (scroll down to craft)

orientaltrading.com- Craft is discontinued but it gives you a great idea for a craft

Jesus Always Forgives poem by Patricia Meyers (idea for a lacing craft)- Have students print this out or print out on computer and give it to your students to paste inside heart.

Jesus Always Forgives

Sometimes we hurt each other's hearts by
mean things said or done.
It's hard not to be mad or angry,
forgiveness isn't fun.
But after the "I'm sorry" if we'll say “it's okay"
and mean it deep inside our heart,
we choose the Bible way.
Jesus always forgives us,
I know that that is true.
When we say we're sorry,
He makes our hearts brand new.

By: Patricia Meyers


kidssundayschool.com- How many times should I forgive? A delightful craft to show how often we should forgive one another.


Introduce crafts: What does God want us to do when someone does something wrong to us? Forgive them.

kidniche.com- How To Forgive When It Hurts Craft

daniellesplace.com- Make a Wipe Off Heart (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Clean Heart Craft and Activity (scroll down to this)

catechist.com- The Joy of a Clean Heart : A craft about Penance and Reconciliation

i.pinimg.com- Create In Me A Clean Heart Craft



Games

sermons4kidslcom- Keep On Forgiving (group activities) games


Introduce games: God forgives the wrong things we have done, what should we do to others who have done something wrong? Forgive them.

Five in a Row- This game will help children to discover that when Jesus forgives them, their sins are forgotten. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 125).

Who’s Forgiven- The Really Big Book of Bible Games page 66.


Introduce game: The core lesson for the Unforgiving Servant is the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

The Catholic Toolbox- The Golden Rule (file folder game)

The Catholic Toolbox- The Unforgiving Servant (file folder game)



Movies

Forgiving: God Wants Me To Forgive Them?! (Veggie Tales)

Introduce movie: How many times are you to forgive someone? Many, many times.

The Grapes of Wrath (12 min.)

Questions to ask after movie:

1. What did the grapes do to Junior? They made fun of him.
2. Who does God want us to be kind to? Everyone
3. When someone says they are sorry and they really mean it, what should you say? I forgive you.
4. How many times are you supposed to forgive someone? Not 7 times, but seventy times seven (490). In other words, many, many times.

Larry’s Lagoon (15 min.)

1. What happened to the boat? Larry smashed it.
2. How did everyone feel about Larry? They were mad at him.
3. How doe it feel when someone says they forgive you? It feels good.
4. It is wrong to not forgive someone when they say they are sorry and they really mean it? Yes.



Puzzles/Quizzes/Worksheets

Introduce puzzle: How many times must we forgive someone? We should forgive over and over again just like God and Jesus. Nutty Numbers (How many times you should forgive maze)- Maze Mania by Viki Woodworth (page 18)

dltk-bible.com- anagrams, crossword, cryptogram, mazes, word mining, word searches

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 18:21-25 (word search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kidslcom- Decoder

sermons4kidslcom- Spiral Puzzle

biblewise.com- Crossword with answers

4catholiceducators.com- The Unmerciful Slave crossword

sermons4kidslcom- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kidslcom- Matching

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 18:21-35

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 18:21-35 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

jesuswalk.com- Forgiveness in the Kingdom (Matthew 18:21-35; 6:9-15) with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

studyandobey.com- Matthew 18:21-35 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions can easily be made into a worksheet)

hermeneutrix.com- Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 18 21-35 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

ism.intervarsity.org- Story Bible Study 7: The Unmerciful Servant (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)



Snacks

Introduce snack: When might you need to trust God’s faithfulness? When I do something wrong and ask for God’s forgiveness.

christiancrafters.com- Sweet Faith Crackers

pillsbury.com- Faith Cookies
Have the children make cross shaped cookies and decorate them. (Example: one large rectangle for main part of cross, and one smaller rectangle to form the cross).