Gospel for the Mass: Luke 24:35-48 (The Appearance to the Disciples in Jerusalem)

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Luke 24:35-48



Activities

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

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

sermons4kids.com- Open Mind Open Heart object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Each One Reach One object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Taking the Stand object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

ministry-to-children.com- “Understanding Scripture” Sunday School Lesson (Luke 24:36b-48) Emmaus Road

ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Sermon (Luke 24:36-49) Jesus Proves His Identity

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Luke 24:36-48) Sunday School Lesson PDF

word-sunday.com- Hearing The News (scroll down to Gospel)

youthgroupministry.com- Youth Group Lesson about Growing in Faith: Luke 24:44-53

rclblectionary.com- Luke 24:13-35 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Luke 24:13-35 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Luke 24:13-35 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- I can tell my friends about Jesus.

sermons4kids.com- I can tell others about Jesus even when it hard.

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears To The Disciples

4catholiceducators.com- He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

mscperu.org- Breaking of the Bread clip art

stpiusxjamul.com- Luke 24:35-48

resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Luke 24:36-48

churchpublishing.org- Luke 24:36b–48 (page 35)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Taking the Stand group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Each One Reach One group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Open Mind Open Heart group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples group activities (crafts)


While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Luke 24:36

funhandprintartblog.com - Peace Be With You Handprint Sign

pinterest.com- Peace Hands

marthastewart.com- Crayon Hearts
Students can write on hearts with a permanent marker: “Peace Be With You”



Peace Be With You Wreath

Give each student a paper plate. Have them cut out the center of the paper plate to make a large ring to make a wreath out of. Give the students various colors of construction paper and have them trace around their hands to make a handprint. The students then cut out the handprints and staple them to their paper plate to make a wreath. Students then make a sign that says, “Peace Be With You” and attach it to their wreath.



Sign of Peace Mobile

Give each student a picture of a dove on cardstock. Have them cut out the dove and color. On five blank index cards (you can cuts these in half to make them smaller) have the students write 5 ways they can share peace with others outside of Mass. To make a simple mobile attach the dove to a long piece of string and hang the five index cards below it in a line.

*You can also make a dove craft and hang the index cards below it.

artistshelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here.

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).



Faith Bracelet Introduction- We are going to make a craft that can help us tell someone about Jesus. It is called a witness bracelet because telling someone what Jesus has done in you is called witnessing.

mommysnippets.com- Faith Bracelets


Make banners saying “Peace be with you.” or your favorite verse from the Gospel today out of felt, construction paper or foam sheets.

classroom.synonym.com - How to Make Cloth Church Banners

classroom.synonym.com- How to Make Christian Wall Banners


Make a bookmark of your favorite verse from today’s Gospel.

dltk-cards.com- Make your own bookmark from your favorite passage from today’s lesson.

creativity-portal.com- Blank bookmark templates. Three 2” x 8” blank rectangle bookmarks to download and print. Trim for smaller bookmark size. Use for collage, mixed media, and other bookmark making fun.

handmadecharlotte.com- Back to School Lacing Bookmarks Craft

nationalgriefawarenessday.com - Laced bookmarks with templates

meaningfulmamma.com- Bible Bookmark Craft

freekidscraft.com- Several different kinds of bookmarks to make

activitiesforkids.com- Make your own bookmarks and print them out



Games

sermons4kids.com- Taking the Stand group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Each One Reach One group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Open Mind Open Heart group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples group activities (crafts)


Play Bingo using words from today’s Gospel.

Bingo Card Makers:

teach-nology.com- 3 x 3 or 5 x 5 cards

dltk-cards.com- Custom Bingo Cards

bingo.saksena.net- Free Bingo Sheet Generator

eslactivities.com- Bingo Card Generator



Puzzles & Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Each One Reach One (Maze)

sermons4kids.com- Each One Reach One (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Taking the Stand (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Open Mind Open Heart (Word Search)

web.arcive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Taking the Stand (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Open Mind Open Heart (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Each One Reach One (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Taking the Stand (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Open Mind Open Heart (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

catholicmom.com- 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- Taking the Stand (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Multiple Choice)

sdc.me.uk- Luke 24:35-48 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 24:35-48 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

web.archive.org- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions (scroll down to Day 3 & 4- Pray For Insight for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

gracebibleny.org- Be Ready for His Return – Luke 12:35-48 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)


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Questions for discussion and reflection

About the disciples' experience • From doubt to belief: When Jesus first appears, the disciples are "startled and terrified" and think they are seeing a ghost. How does Jesus use both physical proof (showing his hands and feet) and spiritual insight (opening their minds to understand the Scriptures) to move them from fear to joy?
• The evidence of the senses: Jesus invites the disciples to "Touch me and see" and asks for food, eating a piece of broiled fish in front of them. Why is this physical evidence so important for his followers then, and why is it still considered significant today?
• The road to Emmaus connection: The passage begins by referencing the two disciples who returned from Emmaus, where they recognized Jesus "in the breaking of the bread" (Luke 24:35). How does the Emmaus narrative foreshadow and connect to Jesus's later appearance to the larger group?

About the meaning of the Resurrection
• Fulfillment of prophecy: Jesus tells his disciples that his suffering and resurrection "must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms". How does this statement frame the Old Testament as pointing toward Jesus's life, death, and resurrection?
• The nature of the resurrected body: Jesus's body is physical enough to be touched and eat food, yet he can appear suddenly among his locked-in disciples. What does this passage suggest about the mysterious nature of the resurrected body?
• The significance of his wounds: When Jesus shows his disciples his hands and feet, he is showing the physical marks of his crucifixion. What is the importance of the resurrected Jesus still bearing the scars of his suffering?

About our Christian calling
• Called to be witnesses: Jesus says to his disciples, "You are witnesses of these things". In what ways can Christians today serve as witnesses to Jesus's resurrection in their daily lives?
• The ongoing mission: Jesus commissions his followers to preach "repentance for the forgiveness of sins" to all nations, starting in Jerusalem. How can we participate in this mission globally and locally?
• Doubt and faith: Some of the disciples "still did not believe it because of joy and amazement" (Luke 24:41). This suggests that doubt can coexist with faith and joy. How can we create a space for others to wrestle with their doubts in a supportive and faith-affirming way?
• The gift of peace: Jesus's first words to his startled disciples are "Peace be with you". What does this greeting imply about the kind of peace he offers to those who are anxious and afraid?