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Matthew 25:31-46
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)
sermons4kids.com- Sheep or Goats? object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Thanks Living object lesson with group activities, coloring pages, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
flamecreativekids.blogspot.ca- Re-telling the story of the Sheep and the Goats with felt
sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus Separates the Sheep from the Goats (lesson with activities)
missionarlington.org- The Sheep and the Goats lesson with activities
sundayschoollessons.com- We Care for Jesus Through His People lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 25:31-46) The Least of These
ministry-to-children.com- “Serve Others” Children’s Sermon on Matthew 25:31-46 about the Sheep and the Goats
sundayschool.works- Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46) Sunday School Lessons and Activities for Kids
ministryspark.com- Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Elementary Lesson)
frtommylane.com- What God Won’t Ask lesson
storiesonthewayfiles.wordpress.com- The Parable of the Sheep (and the Goats) Matthew 25:31-40 lesson with activities
word-sunday.com- The Last Judgment (scroll down to Gospel)
teacherspayteachers.com- The Least of These Kidmin Lesson & Bible Crafts from Jesus Without Language
youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on Matthew 25:31-46: Engaging Teenagers in Faith
youthgroupministry.com-Understanding the World Day of the Poor: A Sunday School Lesson for Teens Matthew 25:31-46
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 25:31-46 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 25:31-46 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 25:31-46 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- Sheep and the Goats coloring page
sermons4kids.com- Unto the least of these . . .
sermons4kids.com- Helping The Sick
sermons4kids.com- I can be a friend to someone who needs a friend.
supercoloring.com- Parable of the Sheep and the Goats coloring page
thecatholickid.com- Jesus Separates the Sheep From the Goats
abidingwordtx.org- Matthew 25:33
stushieart.com- Matthew 25:31-46
churchpublishing.org- Matthew 25:31-46 (page 68)
Christ The King
sermons4kids.com- Christ The King
thecatholickid.com- Christ the King
saintanneshelper.com- Christ the King
4catholiceducators.com- Christ The King Coloring Pages
coloringhome.com- Christ The King Coloring Pages
familyfeastandferia.files.wordpress.com- Christ the King fold up and stand up picture you can color.
ministry-to-children.com- Free Gospel Coloring Book: Jesus is King!
stushieart.com- Christ the King
stushieart.com- Christ Is King
Liturgical Year
looktohimandberadiant.com- The Liturgical Year Coloring Book
faithhope.org- The Liturgical Calendar
joyfulcatholicfamilies.com- 2026-2027 Liturgical Year Calendar with coloring guide (scroll down to this)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Sheep or Goats group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Thanks Living group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These group activities (crafts)
fashionsbylynda.com- Parable of the Sheep and Goats” Matthew 29:16-46 craft and bookmarks (change this to fit your needs)
jesus-without-language.net- The least of these (Matthew 25) | Craft 1
jesus-without-language.net- The least of these (Matthew 25) | Craft 2
youtube.com- Goat and Sheep Puppets
daniellesplace.com- Sheep or Goats Magnets
web.archive.org- Memory verse craft
daniellesplace.com- Craft Stick Barn with Clothespin Sheep and Goat Craft (scroll down to this)
dltk-kids.com- Paper Bag Lamb Craft
simpleeverydaymom.com - Paper Bag Lamb Puppet Craft
daniellesplace.com- Sheep Paper Bag Puppet Craft for Kids
web.archive.org- BaaBaa Black, Pink, and Blue Sheep? An easy yarn craft (scroll down to the white one with ears)
kidscraftroom.com- Rocking Paper Plate Sheep Craft
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.
nikarella.wordpress.com- Standup Sheep Craft
crafts4fun.blogspot.com- Lamb Note Holder
onelittleproject.com- How to Make Pom Pom Sheep Tutorial
craftpassion.com- Pom Pom Shaun The Sheep Tutorial
daniellesplace.com- Sheep crafts
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).
artistshelpingchildren.org- Several goat crafts listed
focusonthefamily.com- Paper Bag Goat Puppet
toddler-net.com- Paper Plate Goat
iheartcraftythings.com- Three Billy Goats Gruff Craft
learncreatelobe.com- Printable Mountain Goat
Christ The King
catholicicing.com- Christ the King Craft
catholicinspired.com- Christ the King Craft {Liturgical Ornament}
catholicinspired.com- Jesus is King ~ Art Project with Printable
Crowns
catholicicing.com- Christ the King Craft
sermons4kids.com- Crown Him King group activities (crafts)
craftbits.com- Easy Paper Crown craft
firstpalette.com- King and Queen Crown (six free printable crown templates)
firstpalette.com- Prince and Princess Crown (nine free printable crown templates to color, decorate and make into fun crown crafts)
David’s Crown, Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 24 & 25. (Directions and pattern included).
Crosses
daniellesplace.com- Cross Crafts (several cross crafts listed)
christiancrafters.com- Mosaic Cross
Easy cross necklace/magnet that all kids can make.
christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross (neat tip at the bottom for younger students)
momontimeout.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft
kindercraze.com- Stained Glass Cross
Liturgical Year
jesus-without-language.net- Jesus: King of Every Day
Christ the King is the last Sunday in the lectionary year and is a perfect time to be thinking of the whole year in focus. This darling little calendar can be used all year and it’s bright colors reflect the liturgical colors.
sundayschoolkids.com- Kid’s Small Season of the Church Wheel (craft)
showerofrosesblog.com- Teaching Children the Liturgical Colors of the Church Year (craft)
catholicicing.com- Liturgical Calendar; Printable Craft For Catholic Kids!
Games
sermons4kids.com- Sheep or Goats group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Thanks Living group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These group activities (games)
jesus-without-language.net- The least of these (Matthew 25:31-46) | Games
web.archive.org- Memory Verse Memory Game
churchofjesuschrist.org- Sheep and Goats Matching Game (scroll down to this)
sundayschoolnetwork.com- Bible Game: Sheep & Goats (scroll down to this)
daniellesplace.com- Separate the Sheep from the Goats Balloon Game
biblegamescentral.com- Pasta Pick-Up, Bible Charades for Kids, Toilet Paper Dress Up, and Bible Charades
urc.org- Measuring Up Pavement Game page 11
Sheep from the Goats Freeze Tag
Designate a playing area. Have a student volunteer to be “It”.
Say: One day the sheep will be separated by the goats. In this game someone is “It” and he will separate the sheep from the goats. If “It” tags you, you are frozen and cannot move. The only way you can become unfrozen if another sheep comes and tags you. Play continues until all the players are frozen. Then the last person to be frozen is "It" for the next game.
If you have time, play several rounds, having kids change groups and roles.
After playing the game, ask your students:
1. What was it like waiting to be unfrozen?
2. How is being chosen by Jesus like being untagged by someone?
Pin the Crown on Christ
A game like pin the tail on the donkey, with a large picture of an enthroned Christ. Have the students pin the crown on Christ.
Liturgical Year Games
sbennettstann.weebly- Liturgical Calendar Jeopardy Game
holyheroes.com- FeastDay! The Liturgical Year Board Game
This is a learning game based on informative trivia questions for each of the liturgical (Church) seasons. If players start on the Advent season, the start of the Church year, and progress around the board, they can in effect “play” their way through the year. There are question cards for each season along with bonus FeastDay! cards explaining about feasts and devotions.
Sitting Duck- (You can play this game with 4 people or divide the group into 4 teams.) When players answer questions correctly about the liturgical year they get to roll a die and move around the game board. If you land on a sitting duck, all players must say out loud “Sitting Duck!” Another player who happens to come by on the game board (they can land on the space or just be passing by on their roll) can BUMP you back to START. The first player to FINISH wins.
Seasons of the Liturgical Year Board Game- This game is based on the Feast Day! and can be played individually or in teams. The object of the game is to collect tokens by moving around the game board by answering questions about feast days as well as important facts about the teachings of the Church that are woven through the Liturgical Year. The player with the most tokens at the end of the game, wins.
Puzzles/Worksheets
wsimg.com- Spot the Difference (page 8)
cdn.shopify.com- Maze (beginner)
cdn.shopify.com- Maze (advance)
twopaths.com- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Sheep and the Goats (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These (Word Search)
ministryspark.com- Help is on the Way Word Search (scroll down to this)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Sheep and the Goats (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These (Word Jumble)
sermons4kids.com- The Sheep and the Goats (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These (Crossword)
4catholiceducators.com - Crossword
web.archive.org- Crossword
web.archive.org- The Sheep and the Goats
(Use the green words from the text below to complete the crossword puzzle. Then answer the question at the bottom.)
catholicmom.com- Click on the month. Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.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- The Sheep and the Goats (Multiple Choice)
sermons4kids.com- Unto the Least of These (Multiple Choice)
sdc.me.uk- Matthew 25:31-46
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 25:31-41 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 25:31-46 Kid’s Bulletin
wordforlifesays.com- A Sheep or Goat Activity Sheet (scroll down to this)
smp.org- Ordinary Discipleship and Matthew, Chapter 25
After reading Matthew 25:31–41, reflect on how you have carried out the actions described in the passage within your family, within your circle of friends, at school, at work, and so on, in your own ordinary way.
hermeneutrix.com- Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 25 31-46 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- Matthew 25:31-46 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- A Sheep or a Goat? – Matthew 25:31-46 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Comprehension questions
• The Setting: Who is the Son of Man, and where is he when this judgment occurs? Who or what is gathered before him?
• The Division: How does the Son of Man separate the people, and what do the sheep and goats represent?
• The Sheep's actions: What specific acts of mercy are the "sheep" commended for?
• The Goats' failure: What did the "goats" fail to do?
• The surprise: Why are both the righteous and the unrighteous surprised by the King's words?
• • The outcome: What is the fate of the righteous (the sheep) and the unrighteous (the goats)?
• The King's identity: How does Jesus identify with "the least of these" and what does this imply about how we should treat others?
Deeper reflection questions
• Faith and works: The passage focuses on works of mercy, not faith. How does this relate to other parts of scripture that emphasize salvation by grace through faith (e.g., Ephesians 2:8–10)? How can a person's deeds be seen as evidence of their faith?
• Identity of "the least of these": Who are "the least of these my brothers" that Jesus refers to? Are they fellow Christians, all people in need, or both? How does your interpretation affect your understanding of the passage?
• Sins of omission: The judgment against the "goats" is for what they failed to do, not for any specific sin of commission. How does this distinction challenge your perspective on morality and obedience?
• Personal application: If you had to stand before the King today, which side would you be on? What are the practical implications of this parable for your daily life?
• The King's glory: The parable begins with Jesus arriving in his glory. Why might Jesus choose to tell a story about humble acts of service right before this glorious, triumphant scene?
• Comfort or challenge?: Does this parable offer you comfort or does it challenge you? How does thinking about the final judgment affect your sense of assurance and your motivation to serve?
Liturgical Year
mycatholicsource.com- Liturgical Calendar (Word Search)
mycatholicsource.com- Liturgical Calendar (Crossword)
smp.org- Sacred Time: The Liturgical Calendar (A worksheet where students are asked to fill in information on the liturgical calendar.)
smp.org- The Liturgical Year (A research assignment on the Liturgical Year: unfolding the Paschal Mystery.)
smp.org- The Liturgical Calendar
Part 1: Write the names of the liturgical seasons and the months in which they occur in the appropriate spaces on the liturgical calendar. You may refer to part 2 for a list of the names. Also color in (or legibly print the name of) the liturgical color associated with each section of the calendar. Part 2: Write a brief description of each liturgical season, liturgical celebration, or both, and place them in their proper order by numbering each, beginning with Advent as “1.” One liturgical time occurs twice on the calendar and will, therefore, have two numbers associated with it.
smp.org- Liturgical Year Match
Column 1 lists the holy days of obligation and several other feast days of the Liturgical Year. Column 2 lists the dates on which those feasts are celebrated. The task of each group is to match the holy day or feast day with its date, and then to list the days and dates in the order of the Liturgical Year in column 3.
The activity below is free; however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.
The Liturgical Year Worksheet with answers- Fill in the blanks. A word bank is provided.
Snacks:
youtube.com- Popcorn Ball Sheep (so cute!)
catholiccuisine.blogspot.com - Fill small baggies with popcorn (not Ziploc), tie the baggie closed, and tape on paper lamb head using the template provided or have your children draw their own. You can tape the corners of the bag to the back to make sure it retains the rounded shape.
clipart-library.com- Sheep Head Clipart #1 (to use with baggies with popcorn)
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