Gospel for the Mass: 3/3/24- John 2:13-25 (Cleansing of the Temple)

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John 2:13-25



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 (John)

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

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Cleans the Temple object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Chases the Moneychangers Out of the Temple lesson

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus Cleans the Temple lesson

christiancrafters.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple
A lesson for dealing with anger.

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Cleared the Temple (John 2:13-22) Sunday School Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus Cleans The Temple (John 2:13-22)

missionbibleclass.org- Jesus and the Moneychangers lesson with activities

word-sunday.com- Doing The Right Thing (scroll down to Gospel)

truewaykids.com- House of Prayer (Jesus clear’s the Temple) free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens

rclblectionary.com- John 2:13-25 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 2:13-25 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 2:13-25 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

sermons4kids.com- Cleansing the Temple

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Cleansing the Temple

biblewise.com- Jesus Removing the Money Changers

calvarycurriculum.com- The Cleansing of the Temple (page 3)

kidssundayschool.com- Jesus Cleansing The Temple

supercoloring.com- Jesus Chasing the Money Changers from the Temple coloring page

stushieart.com- John 2:13-22

churchpublishing.org- John 2:13-22 (page 23)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Spring Cleaning group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House group activities (crafts)

antiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple craft

childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple (scroll down to craft)


Make coins or a money bag out of material or paper.

artisthelpingchildren.org- Several bags posted to make


Show the students a picture of the temple. Have the students make a temple using blocks or Legos.

craftingthewordofgod.com- Solomon’s Temple (scroll down and click on the word template under directions to print out template)

auntiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Editable Craft


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).

enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove

first-school.ws- Lamb & Sheep crafts

theresjustonemommy.com- Adorable Lamb and Sheep Crafts for Spring

first-school.ws- Ox Paper Bag Puppet Craft

dltk-kids.com- Ox or Bull Toilet Paper Roll Craft

artsycraftsymom.com- Ox Crafts (scroll down to these)

redtedart.com- Easy Ox Origami Envelope (scroll down to this)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Spring Cleaning group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House group activities (games)


Introduce game: What were the people doing inside the temple that made Jesus so angry? People were buying and selling animals. What did Jesus do? He stormed through the temple overturning the tables and furniture and driving the sellers and the animals out of the temple.

Temple Bowling (Jesus Clears the Temple)- A fun medium energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This fun and educational bowling game will emphasize Jesus clearing the temple. NOTE: I adapted this game using plastic soda bottles and taping pictures of items that Jesus cleared the temple of. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing, page 83).



Puzzles & Worksheets

stcathscov.com- Spot the Difference (scroll down to this)

pinimg.com- Spot the Difference

gardenofpraise.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (Word Search)

web.archive.org - Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (Word Jumble)

gardenofpraise.com- Word Scramble

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (Crossword)

gardenofpraise.com- Crossword

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

calvarycurriculum.com- The Cleansing of the Temple circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

truewaykids.com- House of Prayer (Jesus clear’s the Temple) free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens

sdc.me.uk- John 2:13-25 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- John 2:13-25 Kid’s Bulletin

studyandobey.com- John 2:12-25 Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

jesuswalk.com- Cleansing the Temple (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Zeal for the Lord – John 2:12-25 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)