Gospel for the Mass: John 15:1-8 (The Vine and the Branches)

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John 15:1-8



Activities

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

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

sermons4kids.com- Branches on the Tree object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Branch or a Stick? object lesson with puzzles and quiz

sermons4kids.com- The True Vine object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Vine and the Branches object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Is The True Vine lesson

missionarlington.org- The Vine and the Branches lesson with activities for older children and preschool

ministry-to-children.com- Preschool Bible Lesson: Jesus is the Vine

ministry-to-children.com- I AM the True Vine (John 15:1) Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Vine and the Branches Object Lesson from John 15:1-8

sundayschool.works- The Vine and the Branches (John 15:1-8) Sunday School Lesson and Activities

kids-bible-lessons.org- Vine and the Branches Object Lesson from John 15:1-8

youthworker.com- The ‘I AM’ Study: ‘I Am the True Vine’

word-sunday.com- Getting Roots (scroll down to Gospel)

meaningfulmama.com- Teaching Kids Virtue with the Bible John 15:1-8

youthgroupministry.com- The Fruitful Vine: Understanding Our Connection to Jesus as the True Vine John 15:1-4 Youth Bible Study

youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on John 15:1-8: Cultivating Resilient Faith

rclblectionary.com- John 15:1-8 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 15:1-8 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 15:1-8 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- John 15:1

stushieart.com- John 15:1

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 15:1

flandersfamily.info- John 15:1-2

first-school.ws- V is for vine coloring page. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener." "I am the vine, and you are the branches..." John 15:1-5

fromvictoryroad.wordpress.com- John 15:5

i.pinimg.com- John 15:5

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 15:5

steviedoodles.com- John 15:5 (scroll down to this)

4catholiceducators.com- John 15:5



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Branches on the Tree group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The True Vine group activities (crafts)

first-school.ws- John 15:5 craft with snack

dltk-holidays.com- Make this mobile and put your favorite verse from today’s gospel in the center.

danillesplace.com- Vine and branches crafts

meaningfulmama.com- Vine and Branches craft

meaningfulmama.com- John 15:1-8 Craft

lovetolaughandlearn.com- Grapes (scroll down to this)

fiche-maternelle.com- Grapes

krokotak.com- Grapes Cut and Glue craft

papercraftss.blogspot.com- Quilled Grape Vine

youtube.com- Using some cardboard, paper and texts, we can create a beautiful craft that reminds us that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. Templates provided.

craftingthewordofgod.com- I am Wheel
This Bible craft is for teaching on the “I Am’s” of Jesus. Instead of asking our kids who they think Jesus is, we can lead them through scripture and show them who Jesus is. We should show them who Jesus Himself said He was. And that is exactly what this craft will accomplish.



Games

sermons4kids.com- Branches on the Tree group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- True Vine group activities (games)

gloriadeikids.org- Jesus, Our Vine lesson with game (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Lesson Review Game (scroll down to this)

tncchurch.org- Vine Tag

Introduction- Listen to what Jesus said, "I am the vine and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

If we keep our life connected to Jesus, we will grow. Our life will produce beautiful leaves and delicious fruit. But if we are separated from Jesus, our leaves will wither and die and we will never put forth any fruit. So how does Jesus want us to live?

The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus is Our Savior

The Catholic Toolbox- WWJD File Folder Game and Moral Dilemmas Card Game



Puzzles & Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- A Branch or a Stick? (Maze)

web.archive.org- Maze (hard)

happyheartsbiblestudy.weebly.com- Vine Maze (scroll down near the bottom for this)

sermons4kids.com- The True Vine (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- I Am the Vine (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- A Branch or a Stick? (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

web.archive.org- John 15:1-8 Word Search

web.archive.org- Unscramble the letters to see how Jesus describes the trunk, the branches, and the gardener. Then color the picture.

sermons4kids.com- I Am the Vine (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Vine And The Branches (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- A Branch or a Stick? (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The True Vine (Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- A Branch or a Stick? (Cryptogram)

sermons4kids.com- I AM the Vine (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The True Vine (Crossword)

web.archive.org- John 15:1-8 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- The True Vine (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- A Branch or a Stick? (Fill in the Blank)

sdc.me.uk- John 15:1-8 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- John 15:1-8 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

calvarycurriculum.com- The True Vine #232 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

studyandobey.com- John 15:1-8 Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

biblestudycourses.org- John 15:1-8 Exploring The Passage (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

jesuswalk.com- 26. Abiding in the Vine (John 15:1-17) questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

bibleversestudy.com- John 15 Bible Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

static1.squarespace.com- Light of the World: John 15:1-17 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

rmcalvary.org- John 15:1-8 “I AM The True Vine” (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

whyteridgebaptist.ca- The Vine and the Branches - John 15:1-17 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Abiding in Christ – John 15:1-11 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

covhopedubai.com- John 15:1-17 | Bible Study Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)


From Google AI Mode

The Analogy of the Vine and Branches
• The Characters: Jesus describes himself as the "true vine," his Father as the "gardener," and believers as the "branches".
o What does the imagery of the vine, gardener, and branches reveal about the relationship between Jesus, God the Father, and believers?
o How does Jesus' use of this metaphor contrast with the Old Testament's depiction of Israel as an unfaithful vine (Isaiah 5:7)?

• The Gardener's Actions: The Father, as the gardener, takes two actions: He "takes away" every branch that does not bear fruit and "prunes" every branch that does.
o What is the difference between these two actions? What do they signify in the life of a believer?
o What does the pruning of fruitful branches reveal about God's priorities for believers?
o How have you experienced "pruning" in your own life? Was it comfortable or painful? How did it lead to greater fruitfulness?

Abiding and Fruitfulness
• The Command to Abide: Jesus repeats the command to "abide" or "remain" in him multiple times. o What does it mean, in practice, to "abide" in Jesus?
o Jesus says a branch cannot bear fruit by itself. What does this mean for our own efforts to live a righteous life?
o What are some of the biggest challenges to consistently abiding in Christ?

• The Purpose of Fruit: Bearing fruit is the expected outcome for a branch connected to the vine.
o What is the "fruit" Jesus refers to? What does it look like in daily life? (See also Galatians 5:22-23)
o According to verse 8, what is the ultimate purpose of bearing fruit?
o In what areas of your life are you currently bearing fruit for God?

• The Consequences of Unfruitfulness: Jesus describes what happens to branches that do not remain in him.
o What are the consequences for a branch that does not bear fruit?
o This passage is often used to discuss the security of a believer's salvation. What does this passage suggest about the difference between a true believer and someone who merely professes faith?

Application and Personal Reflection
• The Role of God's Word: Verse 3 says the disciples are "already clean because of the word I have spoken to you."
o What role does God's word play in the cleansing and fruit-bearing process?
o How can meditating on and obeying Jesus' words help you to abide in him?

• The Abiding Prayer: Jesus promises in verse 7 that if we abide in him and his words abide in us, we can ask for whatever we wish, and it will be done.
o What does this promise imply about the nature of our prayers when we are truly abiding in Christ?

• Glorifying the Father: Bearing much fruit brings glory to the Father (v. 8).
o Why does fruitfulness bring glory to God?
o How can we ensure that God, not ourselves, gets the credit for the fruit in our lives?