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John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 and Pentecost Sunday
Resources & Activities
newadvent.org- Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit
everystudent.com- Who is the Holy Spirit?
ewtn.com- The Holy Spirit: Basic Doctrine, Reflections, Prayers, Church Documents, etc.
godonthe.net- The Holy Spirit
buildfaith.org- Pentecost: Why and How to Celebrate
thebillabong.info- Ideas for Pentecost
familylife.com- 4 Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost
catholicicing.com- Ideas For Celebrating Pentecost With Kids: Crafts, Activities, And More
breadnotstones.com- Praying In Color
sadlier.com- Prayers & Activities for the Feast of Pentecost
sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students
umcdiscipleship.org- Explaining Pentecost and the Vocation of Our Faith Lesson
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing object lesson with group activities, coloring pages, puzzles, worship bulletin, etc.
sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.
kidssundayschool.com- A Heart for Jesus
The Holy Spirit can reach our heart no matter how much we may have sinned.
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples What To Do (John 20: 19 – 23) lesson
missionarlington.org- Lesson: The Helper (John 20:19-23) with activities
bible.org- Mission: Possible (John 20:19-23) lesson
dltk-bible.com- Pentecost lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.
word-sunday.com- The Power of God's Breath (scroll down to Gospel)
pinterest.ca- Pentecost Sunday School Activities
thereligionteacher.com- Pentecost Activities (crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc.)
catechismangel.com- Pentecost Lesson for 5th Graders to Teach
thereligionteacher.com- The Holy Spirit Lesson Plan
thereligionteacher.com- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson & Worksheet
truewaykids.com- Pentecost (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
youthgroupministry.com- Youth Group Lesson: The Power of Forgiveness John 20:19-23
rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-23 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-23 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-23 Junior High Lesson
Pentecost- Activities, Coloring, Crafts, Games, Puzzles & Worksheets, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- Holy Spirit Pre K – K lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- Pentecost 1st Grade On Up lesson with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- John 20:19-31 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
holyheroes.net- John 20:21-23 coloring
cbcgb.org- John 20:19-23
nicepng.com- Peace Be With You
churchpublishing.org- John 20:19-23 (page 41)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- The Unseen Power group activities (crafts)
The Holy Spirit moves us to do God’s will (Holy Spirit mobile)
Here is a mobile that will encourage children to look further around for God’s presence n their life. (Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson, page 224.)
cbc.ca- Water Bottle Wind Spirals
daniellesplace.com- Wind Twirlers
An easy craft made out of fun foam (scroll down to this).
madetobeamomma.com- Handprint Flowers (put Peace Be With You on the flower pot)
Games
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- The Unseen Power group activities (games)
word-sunday.com- Family Balloon Race
Listen Up- This game will help kids remember to listen for the Holy Spirit. (The Encyclopedia of bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 105).
kidssundayschool.com- Guided in Truth
Children have fun trying to duplicate a pattern of blocks hearing only verbal commands. The unseen Holy Spirit guides us in truth, if only we listen.
The games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They 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. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.
The Holy Spirit File Folder Game- Work your way around the board and answer questions about the Holy Spirit. For 2nd grade on up. There are a lot of choices and possibilities for this game.
Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Catholic)- Spin the spinner and follow the directions. If you spin “Leader’s Space” you may change places with the leader and put his marker where you were. Make your way around the board answering questions about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The first player to FINISH wins.
The Catholic Toolbox- Fruit of the Holy Spirit Bean Bag Toss (Catholic)
Puzzles & Worksheets
twopaths.com- Pentecost and the Early Church (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church (Word Search)
4catholiceducators.com- Word Search
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church (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- Don’t Miss Church (Multiple Choice)
sdc.me.uk- John 20:19-23 Worksheet
sdc.me.uk- John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 20:19-23 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printables Packet
smp.org- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can learn about the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and use their own words to describe what each gift is.
smp.org- The Two Pentecosts
A chart used to draw parallels between the feasts of Shavuot and Christian Pentecost
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 20 Bible Study (scroll down to John 20:19-21 Bible Study Questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- John 20 Inductive Bible Study (scroll down to III. Jesus appears to the disciples (19-25) 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)
amazonaws.com- John 20:19-23 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode:
John 20:19-23
On the scene and the disciples' state of mind (v. 19–20)
• Why were the disciples in a locked room? The text states they were afraid of the Jewish leaders after Jesus' crucifixion. What did they fear would happen to them?
• How could Jesus enter the locked room? This miracle shows the supernatural nature of his resurrected body. Some speculate he passed through the doors, while others believe he appeared instantly. What does this imply about his resurrected state?
• What was the significance of Jesus showing his hands and side? The wounds served as proof of his crucifixion, confirming his identity and demonstrating the reality of his resurrection.
• How did the disciples' emotions change? They went from being fearful and anxious behind locked doors to being overjoyed upon seeing the Lord. What brought about this shift?
• Why did Jesus greet them with "Peace be with you" (Shalom)? This common greeting takes on a deeper meaning in this context. It offers not just a pleasantry, but assurance and an end to their fear and anxiety.
On the commission and the Holy Spirit (v. 21–22)
• What does "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you" mean? This is often called John's version of the "Great Commission". It means the disciples' mission in the world was a continuation of Jesus' own mission, empowered by the same divine authority.
• What is the significance of Jesus breathing on his disciples? This recalls the Genesis account of God breathing life into Adam. Jesus is creating a "new creation" and symbolically imparting spiritual life to his followers.
• How does this breathing connect to Pentecost? Some scholars see this as a symbolic foretaste of the Holy Spirit, while others view it as an initial reception that was later fulfilled in the Pentecost event described in Acts 2. What distinguishes these two events?
• How does Jesus' breath give peace and boldness? The Holy Spirit would empower the fearful disciples, giving them the courage needed to move beyond the locked room and into the world to fulfill their mission.
On the authority to forgive sins (v. 23)
• What is the meaning of "If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven..."? This is one of the most debated verses in this passage. Does it grant the disciples the personal authority to absolve or condemn?
• What does the Greek tense of the verbs suggest? Many translations accurately render the verbs to show that the forgiveness is not something the disciples create. Instead, it indicates that sins have already been forgiven (or retained) by God in heaven. The disciples' role is to declare what God has already decided.
• How does this verse apply to the church today? The authority given to the disciples is a declarative authority. By proclaiming the Gospel, the church declares that those who believe will receive forgiveness from God, and those who reject the message remain unforgiven.
• How does this relate to church discipline? Others connect this authority to the church's role in confronting sin within the community, as described in Matthew 18, and determining who should be accepted or excluded.
For personal reflection
• What fears cause you to "lock the doors" in your life? What role does Jesus' peace play in overcoming that fear?
• In what ways are you being "sent into the world" by Christ to continue his mission?
• How does the gift of the Holy Spirit empower you in your own life?
• How can you live out the witness of the forgiveness of sins in your community?
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