Lesson Plan- Ascension of the Lord (1st grade on up)

Ascension of the Lord


Objectives: The children will
- retell the story of The Ascension of the Lord
- identify how many days Jesus stayed after the Resurrection
- explain what Jesus wanted the disciples to do after He was gone
- identify where Jesus went and where He is seated



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Ascension- the rising of Jesus Christ from earth to heaven after Resurrection
Resurrection- the bodily raising of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after he died on the cross
Baptize- when you are baptized it frees us from original sin and gives us new life in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit- the third Person of the Trinity who comes to us in Baptism and fills us with God’s life
Mass- our most important means of praying to God. At Mass we listen to God’s word, the Bible. We receive Jesus Christ in the bread and wine that has been blessed.
Bless- to bestow holiness on somebody or something
Gospel- means “Good News” and what good news the good news the gospel reading says



Plan:

Introduction: We celebrate Jesus going to heaven on Ascension Thursday (write it on the board). Ascension is the rising of Jesus Christ from earth to heaven after Resurrection. This day comes 40 days after Easter. On Ascension Thursday we pray, sing, and rejoice with Jesus and all the angels and saints. We call it a holy day and celebrate it be participating in Mass. The gospel reading for that day is about the Ascension of Jesus.

Story: "The Ascension of the Lord" and then ask questions



Activities:

childrensermons.com- Jesus Ascends object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Up, Up and Away object lesson with coloring page, word search, and crossword

clutheran.org- The Ascension

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28: 16-20 (The Ascension of our Lord) Year A Resources for Children's Liturgy

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28:16-20 (Ascension of the Lord - Year A) Resources for Children's Liturgy

4catholiceducators.com- Luke 24:46-53 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Year C Resources for Children’s Liturgy

textweek.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources (Year A Activities)

textweek.com- Mark 16:9-20 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources (Year B Activities)

textweek.com- Luke 24:44-53 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources (Year C Activities)

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families (Matthew 28:16-20 Year A)

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families (Mark 16:15-20 Year B)

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families (Luke 24:46-53 Year C)

teachingcatholickids.com- Let your faith take flight with the Ascension

jesus-without-language.net- Ascension (Luke 24+Acts1) lesson with activities

childrenschurch.wordpress.com- The Ascension (lesson)

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus Ascends lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

gardenofpraise.com- The Ascension lesson with word search, crossword, word scramble, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, test, etc.

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Apostles Witness Jesus’ Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus’ Final Instructions and Ascension (Matthew 28 & Acts 1)

ministry-to-children.com- “He’ll Be Back!” Kids Bible Lesson on the Ascension from Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11

scripturalgrace.com- The Ascension Of Jesus - Bible Lesson For Kids

thereligionteacher.com- Ascension Activities

avemariapress.com- Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension

catholicicing.com- Celebrating the Solemnity of the Ascension

buildfaith.org- Ascension Through the Eyes of a Child

sundayschool.works- Ascension Sunday School Lesson from Acts 1 and Luke 24

bible.org- Lesson 117: Why the Disciples Rejoiced at Jesus’ Ascension (Luke 24:50-53)

thereligionteacher.com- The Ascension of Jesus Video (scroll down to this)



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- Up, Up and Away group activities (crafts)

Jesus’ Ascension into Heaven- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 61 & 62.)

catholicplayground.com- Ascension Pull Tab Paper Craft

tenkidsandadog.blogspot.com- Ascension Craft

123homeschool4me.com- Jesus Ascends Bible Craft for Kids

sekolaminggu.blogspot.com- Ascension of Jesus Craft (pictures of directions and scroll down to bottom to click on printable

catholicicing.blogspot.com- Ascension of Jesus craft for kids

heatherhaupt.com- Ascension Craft (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Jesus Ascending to Heaven Craft for Kids (scroll down to this)

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus Lives!
Jesus can "ascend" from on the ground to the sky by pulling the long tab up! (scroll down to this)

youngcatholicmums.com- Ascension Craft Activity

Jesus Ascends- A fun craft that gives a hands-on experience of Jesus disappearing in the cloud as He did so long ago. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, page 60 & 61).

lifeovercs.com- Jesus Ascension Craft (scroll down and click on “Get Your Printable Here”

christianitycove.com- Ascension Mobile

glowuniverse.com- Ascension Mobile Craft Kit (picture of craft and it can easily be made using craft paper and pictures)

Examples:
jesus-without-language.net- Jesus, Simon, Andrew, James, John (scroll down to these)

jesus-without-language.net- Little James

jesus-without-language.net- Jude

jesus-without-language.net- Philip

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (click on picture down at bottom)

jesus-without-language.net- Andrew

jesus-without-language.net- Nathanael

jesus-without-language.net- Matthew



Games:

sermons4kids.com- Up, Up and Away group activities (games)

ehow.com- Ascension Day Games for Kids

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material (play one of these games to review today’s lesson)

christianitycove.com- What’s Different? Ascension Bible Game

thegoldenseven.blogspot.com- Preparing For Jesus To Come (click on the top right corner of picture for directions and gameboard). Black and white version- churchofjesuschrist.org

The Catholic Toolbox- Birth of Jesus to Ascension Cards
Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards. The cards can also help students establish the content and order of the Matthew, Mark and Luke (synoptic) gospels. Example: Take the gospel of Mark since it's the shortest and ask the students to take the cards and put them in the order which Mark mentions them in his book.

Play the game “Telephone” (use an empty cardboard paper towel roll). Start with today’s memory verse, then let the kids think of other Scriptures to pass around the circle. Talk about how we can share God’s Word with others.

Case of the Missing Person (Jesus Returns to Heaven)- In this game, kids will try to figure out who’s missing from the class. They’ll get an idea of how some people must have felt after Jesus returned to heaven. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 104.)

Life of Christ Board Game- Collect tokens by moving around the game board and answering questions about the life of Christ. The player with the most tokens at the end of the game, wins.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did the disciples see when Jesus left? (A cloud hid Him from their view.)

pinterest.com- Blue Sky & Fluffy Clouds Jello



Puzzles & Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets.

sermons4kids.com- Maze

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Year A (Word Search)

web.archive.org- All Power, Matthew 28:16-20, Ascension Year A (Word Search)

4catholiceducators.com- Make disciples of all nations Matthew 28: 16-20 Year A (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- All Power, Matthew 28:16-20, Ascension Year A (Crossword)

gardenofpraise.com- Word Search (Mark)

gardenofpraise.com- Word Scramble (Mark)

web.archive.org- Proclaim the Gospel, Mark 16:15-20, Feast of the Ascension Year B (Word Search)

gardenofpraise.com- Crossword (Mark)

web.archive.org- Proclaim the Gospel, Mark 16:15-20, Feast of the Ascension Year B (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Word Search (Luke)

4catholiceducators.com- Luke 24:46-53 (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Decoder (Luke)

sundayschoolsources.com- Crossword (Luke) with answers

web.archive.org- Jesus Ascends into Heaven, Luke 24:46-53, Feast of the Ascension Celebrated on Sunday Year C (Crossword)

gardenofpraise.com- Multiple Choice (Mark)

gardenofpraise.com- Fill in the Blank (Mark)

calvarycurriculum.com-The Ascension (Luke 24:44-54) #244 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

gloptbaptist.org- Ascension Puzzles (page 6 & 7)

sdc.me.uk- The Ascension Year A Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- The Ascension Year B Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- The Ascension Year C Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Ascension (type Ascension in Search)

scripturalgrace.com- The Ascension Of Jesus - Bible Lesson For Kids (scroll down to worksheets)

clutheran.org- The Ascension (worksheets in lesson)

biblewise.com- How much do you know about Jesus’ ascension? Fill in the bubbles with your one-word answer.

thereligionteacher.com- Ascension Worksheets

smp.org- Visual Meditation on the Ascension

smp.org- The Ascension of Jesus
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can read the account of Jesus' Ascension and answer questions about it.