Gospel for the Mass: 4/7/24- John 20:19-31 (Jesus Appears to His Disciples, Doubting Thomas)

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John 20:19-31



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- ID, Please! object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Can You Believe It? object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church! object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, group activities, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Doubting Thomas Believes object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

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

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples What To Do lesson

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Visits His Disciples, But Thomas Needs Proof

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Finds A Solid Rock lesson

word-sunday.com- The Perfect Day (scroll down to Gospel)

ministry-to-children.com- Faith Object Lesson on Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31)

ministry-to-children.com- Doubting Thomas Sunday School Lesson (John 20:19-31)

sundayschool.works - Doubting Thomas Sunday School Lesson (John 20:19-31)

ministry-to-children.com- Doubting Thomas Bible Lesson Message (John 20:19-31)

rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-31 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-31 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-31 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- Jesus Appears To The Disciples

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to Thomas

sermons4kids.com- John 20:25

sermons4kids.com- Thomas

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 20:31 #1

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 20:31 #2

teacherspayteachers.com- Doodle Verse: John 20:29

nicepng.com- John 20:19-31

stushieart.com- John 20:19-31

stlukeskck.org- John 20:24-31

reflectionaryfayrowland.files.wordpress.com- John 20:19-31 (page 7)

churchpublishing.org- John 20:19-31 (page 34)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Can You Believe It? group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Checking the Roll group activities (crafts)

growingkidsingrace.blogspot.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (craft)

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (John 20) craft #1

godlyplayblog.blogspot.com- John 20:29 craft

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (John 20) | Craft 2

ministry-to-children.com- Doubting Thomas Craft Ideas


Introduce craft: What was Jesus nailed to?

christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross (neat tip at the bottom for younger students)

daniellesplace.com- Several cross crafts listed

dltk-bible.com- Paper Bead Cross

christiancrafters.com- Mosaic Cross (easy cross necklace/magnet that all kids can make)

kidfriendlythingstodo.com- Making A Cross Necklace Out of Nails {A Religious Craft for Kids, Teens and Adults} With Video! – Kid Friendly Things To Do

youtube.com- How To Make A Horseshoe Nail Cross



Games

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Can You Believe It? group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Checking the Roll group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (John 20) Games

The Catholic Toolbox- Disciples Memory or Go Fish
Take out the Judas cards and play one of these games.

rotation.org- Games Workshop Lesson for Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31)

easybreezysundayschool.blogspot.com- Doubting Thomas (game)

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Doubting Thomas: Recognizing Jesus Games

teresaklassen.wordpress.com- Doubting Thomas Ice-breaker idea



Thomas the Doubter

Introduce game: Who wouldn't believe that Jesus was alive until he saw the marks of the nails on Jesus' hands and feet, and touch the wound in Jesus' side?

Need: Large nail with blunt point, 1 chair

Directions: A student is picked by the teacher to play the part of Thomas. He or she will sit in a chair with their back to the class. A large nail is put under the chair. While Thomas is turned around with his or her eyes closed, the teacher will choose a student to sneak up and take the nail and hide it somewhere on his person. When this person is ready, then everyone will say: “Doubting Thomas, where is the nail?” The teacher will then say, “Does _____ have it?” (This student may or may not have it). Thomas will then stand up and turn around. Will Thomas doubt what the teacher says or will he believe the teacher? If Thomas believes the teacher, he will say, “I believe _____ has it.” Or he will not believe the teacher and guess who might have the nail. Whoever has the nail is now Thomas.



Introduce activity: How do we know what is real or true? Two fun activities to emphasize the story Doubting Thomas.

Know For Sure Relay

Need: 2 different size boxes that have individual snacks for each child inside, tape boxes shut and do not tell the student’s what is inside the boxes

Directions: Set up a relay with two teams (if you have a lot of students, have more teams each with a box with snacks inside). Place snack boxes at another point in the room for each team to run for. Do not give the students any hints about what is in the boxes. The first student in line runs to the box, carries it back to his team and gives it to the next team member in line. This player funs it back to it’s starting point and leaves it there. The player returns and goes to the end of his team line. Repeat until everyone has had a turn.

Then hold up one of the boxes. Say: What do you think is in this box? Hold up another box and say: What about this box? Do you think both boxes have the same thing inside? Do you know for sure what is inside the boxes? How can you find out for sure? (By opening up the boxes.) We have to see with our eyes to know for sure what is inside the box don’t we? Let’s open up the boxes and see if you are right. (Let each student open up a box.) Say: We are going to have these snacks for later. (Put the boxes to the side.)



Puzzles & Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Maze

ministry-to-children.com- Spot the Difference (click on printable pdf file)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church! (Word Search)

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

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not! (Word Search)

4catholiceducators.com- John 20:19-31 Word Search #1 (scroll down to bottom of page)

4catholiceducators.com- John 20:19-31 Word Search #2

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Doubting Thomas (Word Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not! (Word Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not! (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church! (Crossword)

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

web.archive.org- Crossword

biblewise.com- Fill in the blanks by putting the letter in the alphabet that comes just before the letter under the line.

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (John 20) Worksheet

calvarycurriculum.com- Thomas Doubts lesson #241 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not! (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not (Word Match)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Fill in the Blanks)

sdc.me.uk- John 20:19-31 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- John 20:19-31 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

sermonsuite.com- John 20:19-31 Children’s Bulletin (with activities)

gracepoint-berkeley-devotions.org- John 20:19-31 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

biblestudycourses.org- John 20:19-31 Exploring The Passage (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

storage.cloversites.com- Doubters Are Welcome / John 20:19—31 page 9 & 10 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

jamespaulgaard.com- Bible Study – The Way Maker 5: The Resurrection Promise (John 20:19-31) questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

studyandobey.com- John 20 Inductive Bible Study (scroll down for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 20 Bible Study (scroll down for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Overcoming Unbelief – Mark 16:12-14; John 20:19-31; 1 Corinthians 15:5 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)