Gospel for the Mass: 9/11/22- Luke 15:1-32 (Parable of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and the Lost Son)

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Luke 15:1-32



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 (Luke)

kirkofkildaire.org- Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin lesson with art activity

sundayschoolsources.com- One Lost Coin and One Lost Sheep lesson with activities

ministry-to-children.com- Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10) Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Lost Things Get Found (Luke 15:1-32) Lesson

dltk-bible.com- The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin lesson with crafts, puzzles, coloring, take home sheet, etc.

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost and Found object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Wearing His Brand object lesson

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

thereligionteacher.com- The Parable of the Lost Sheep Lesson Plan

sermons4kids.com- Seeking the Lost object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

truewaykids.com- The Parable of Lost Things Luke 15 (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

daniellesplace.com- Parable of the Lost Coin, Lost Sheep, and Prodigal Son crafts and activities

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Carries the Lost Sheep Home on His Shoulders lesson

sermons4kids.com- Three Wishes object lesson with coloring, puzzles, group activities, powerpoint presentation, worship bulletin, etc.

childrensermons.com- Bad Boy object lesson

sundayschoollessons.com- A Father Welcomes a Lost Son lesson

daniellesplace.com- Prodigal Son lesson, crafts, games, etc.

dltk-bible.com- The Prodigal Son lesson with coloring pages, crafts, name tags, puzzles, games, and take home sheet.

ministrytoyouth.com- Youth Group Lesson on The Prodigal Son

ministry-to-children.com- The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Bible Lesson for Children)

ministry-to-children.com- The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) Sunday School Lesson

sunday-school-center.com- Parable of the Prodigal Son lesson

sundayschoolsources.com- Parables: The Prodigal Son (lesson)

thereligionteacher.com- Parable of the Prodigal Son Lesson Plan

The Catholic Toolbox- Prodigal Son/I’m Sorry lesson for Pre K – K with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- The Prodigal Son lesson for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

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

textweek.com- Luke 15:1-32 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Lost Sheep

coloring.ws/parables- Parable of the Lost Lamb, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son

biblewise.com- Parable of the Lost Sheep

stushieart.com- The Lost Sheep

jesus-without-language.net- The 99 Sheep | Character Images (scroll down to 2 coloring pages)

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- The Lost Sheep Coloring Luke 15:7

gardenofpraise.com- Parable of the Lost Sheep, Parable of the Lost Coin (scroll down for these)

bibleclasscreations.blogspot.com- Parable of the Lost Coin

bible-printables.com- Parable of the Lost Coin

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Son Returns

coloring.ws/parables- Prodigal Son (4)

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Son Returns

kidssundayschool.com- Luke 15:11-32

wordforlifesays.files.wordpress.com- God Rejoices When The Lost Are Found

stushieart.com- Prodigal Son

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Son Returns

coloring.ws- Luke 15:24

kidssundayschool.com- Luke 15:11-32

wordforlifesays.files.wordpress.com- God Rejoices When The Lost Are Found

lambsongs.co.nz- The Lost Coin Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color

lambsongs.co.nz- Lost Son Part 1 Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color

lambsongs.co.nz- Jealous Son Part 2 Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color

lambsongs.co.nz- Lost Son Comes Home Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color

churchpublishing.org- Luke 15:1-10 (page 60)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Sheep group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost and Found group activities (craft posted)

sermons4kids.com- Seeking the Lost group activities (crafts)

sweetgrace.typepad.com- BaaBaa Black, Pink, and Blue Sheep? An easy yarn craft (scroll down to the white one with ears)

first-school.ws- Handprint Lamb or Sheep Craft
This is a very easy craft that the youngest child can help with and makes a beautiful keepsake. Template included.

jesus-without-language.net- The 99 Sheep (Luke 15) | Craft

pinterest.com- Lamb Craft (LOTS posted!)

redtedart.com- 30 Cute Lamb Sheep Crafts

kidscraftroom.com- Clothespin Sheep Place-Card Holders

roomparentideas.blogspot.com- Lamb Note Card Holder

crafty-crafted.com- Easter Lamb Craft

onelittleproject.com - How To Make Pom Pom Sheep

orientaltrading.com- Lamb of God Stand Up Craft Kit

Rocking Sheep- Tap the sheep very lightly and they will gently rock from side to side. (The Grolier Kids Crafts Craft Book by Cheryl Owen, page 18 & 19).

The Lord is My Shepherd Magnet- A cute sheep magnet out of popsicle sticks. You can omit the other wooden pieces and mini chalkboard in this craft and just use cardboard or construction paper. (Hands On Crafts for Kids 20-Minute Crafts, page 30 & 31).

daniellesplace.com- Lost Sheep crafts

dltk-kids.com- Handprint Lamb Craft (a very cute craft of a sheep made from cotton and the child's handprint)

The Catholic Toolbox- Hand Lamb (scroll down for this)

Woolly Sheep Ornament- A cute simple sheep that can be made like in the book or made out of black construction paper, fiberfill, and white crayon to draw in the eyes. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, page 38 & 39).

bibleclasscreations.blogspot.com- Parable of the Lost Coin Craft

daniellesplace.com- Parable of the Lost Coin crafts

sermons4kids.com- Three Wishes Group Activities (crafts)

meaningfulmama.com- Parable of the Lost Son Craft (put your favorite verse from today’s Gospel inside)

jesus-without-language.net- Parable of the Two Sons Craft #1

jesus-without-language.net- Parable of the Two Sons Craft #2

jesus-without-language.net- Prodigal Son Craft #1


Introduce craft: What did the son do when he ran out of money? (He hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine.)

lessonplanofhappiness.com- Prodigal Son Puppets Stick Puppets or Flannel Board Figures


Introduce craft: What job did the son have to do when he ran out of money?

jesus-without-language.net- Prodigal Son Craft #2)

daniellesplace.com- several crafts posted (scroll down to these)

dltk-bible.com- Paper Bag Pig Puppet with color or black and white template

enchantedlearning.com- Paper Bag Pig Puppet (scroll down for this)

books.google.com- Pink Plate Piggy Bank- Kathy Ross Crafts Colors by Kathy Ross, page 10 – 12

diyjoy.com- Oink All The Way To The Bank With This Mason Jar Piggy Bank!

enpaperblog.com- DIY Piggy Banks

Plastic Bottle Piggy Bank- The Everything Kids' Money Book by Diane Mayr, page 11

woojr.com.com- Printable Pig Mask

kidscraftroom.com- Pig Mask

youtube.com- How To Make A Pig Mask



Games

Shoe Search- The Really big Book of Bible Games, page 87

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Sheep group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost and Found group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Seeking the Lost group activities (games)

The Lost Sheep Hide and Seek- A great activity game to go with the Bible story. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 146 for game pieces and page 146 for directions).

The Catholic Toolbox- Sheep Memory Game

jesus-without-language.net- The 99 Sheep – Luke 15 | Games

The Lost Coin Hide and Seek Game- A great activity game to the Parable of the Lost Coin. Children will love hunting for their lost coin as you teach the simple truth about God and his love for us. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 146).

Son Search- The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 88

sermons4kids.com- Three Wishes Group Activities (games)

The Prodigal Son Comes Home Game- A fun board game about the Prodigal Son. The object of the game is to get your markers to the banquet. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 95 - 106 for directions, game board markers, game board, and game cards).

jesus-without-language.net- Prodigal Son (Luke 15) | Games

jesus-without-language.net-Prodigal Son (Luke 15)| Board Game

biblefunforkids.com- Prodigal Son Review Game (scroll down to this)

djbni.uk- Prodigal Son Boardgame (scroll down to Link to full size file to print out)

The Catholic Toolbox- The Prodigal Son (file folder game)


Introduce game: Why did the son find it so demeaning and disgraceful to tend the swine? (Because it was the most menial and degrading of employment. Jews cannot eat pork and consider swine unclean.)

daniellesplace.com- Pigs Snorting Game & Feed the Pig (scroll down to these and look under Activity)

wikihow.com- How To Play The Card Game Pig- The card game Pig is tons of fun when a lot of people play. Keep your eye on everyone else's nose in this game so you don't make a pig of yourself. For added fun have the dealer call “oink” instead of “Go” and pass a card to your left.

kirkofkildaire.org- The Prodigal Son (scroll down to game under Application)

Lost and Found (The Parable of the Lost Son)- As they explore the story of the prodigal son, your kids will discover God loves each of us. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 87).

The Prodigal Son Comes Home Game- A fun board game about the Prodigal Son. The object of the game is to get your markers to the banquet. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 95 - 106 for directions, game board markers, game board, and game cards).

Pin the Tail on the Pig- This is another way to do "Pin the Tail on the Donkey". Make a large pig out of pig paper. For the tail, use pink ribbon and pin the tail on the pig using a push pin.



Puzzles & Worksheets

biblewise.com- Lost Sheep (maze)

biblewise.com- The Prodigal Son's Journey (maze)

More 365 Activities for Kids- Lost Sheep puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. at September 29 – October 3.

More 365 Activities for Kids- Jesus told many stories. In this story a woman is searching for her lost coin. The artist has hidden several coins. How many can you find? September 23 page.

biblewise.com- Find the lost coin in the pile of money.

biblewise.com- Help the shepherd find his sheep hidden in the picture.

More 365 Activities for Kids- Parable of the Lost Son puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. at September 24 – 28.

sermons4kids.com- Prodigal Son (Dot to dot)

sermons4kids.com- Lost Sheep (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Parable of the Lost Coin (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost & Found (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Lost Son (Word Search)

salfordliturgy.org- Word Search

4catholiceducators.com- Prodigal Son (Word Search) scroll down to bottom

web.archive.org- The Prodigal Son Word Search

dltk-bible.com- Prodigal Son anagrams, cross words, cryptogram, word mining sheets, word search

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Lost Son (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Sheep (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Parable of the Lost Coin (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost & Found (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost & Found (Word Shape)

dltk-bible.com- Lost Sheep/Lost Coin anagrams, cross words, cryptogram, word mining sheets, word search

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Sheep (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Lost Sheep & Coin Crossword

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost & Found (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Lost Coin (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Lost Son (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- God’s Lost & Found (Fill in the Blanks)

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Lost Son (Multiple Choice)

biblepathwayadventures.com- Match the question with the answer on the right.

biblewise.com- Prodigal Son (Number the pictures in the correct order.)

drive.google.com- Parable of the Lost Sheep & Lost Coin Worksheet

kirkofkildaire.org- Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin Worksheet

calvarycurriculum.com- The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32 #210 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Luke 15:1-32

thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 15:1-32 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

truewaykids.com- The Parable of Lost Things Luke 15 (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

thereligionteacher.com- The Parable of the Lost Coin Worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- The Parable of the Prodigal Son Worksheet (scroll down to this)

smp.org- On this worksheet, students retell the story of the Prodigal Son using texting and social media messages.

biblewise.com- Discussion Questions — Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15: 11-32 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet0

cabotbible.com- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions Luke 15:11-32 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

hermeneutrix.com- Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Luke 15:11-24 (scroll down for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

cru.org- The Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Rejoicing over the Repentant – Luke 15:1-32 (scroll down to fill in the blank questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

ism.intervarsity.org- Story Bible Study 6: The Lost Son (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)