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Luke 2:22-40
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Luke)
sermons4kids.com- Our God Is Faithful 100% object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Blesses Baby Jesus object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Simeon Praises God in the Temple lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Baby Jesus Presented in the Temple lesson
kids-bible-lessons.org- Waiting with Anna and Simeon Luke 2:22-40 Children’s Sermon and Moral Lesson for Kids
ministry-to-children.com- Bible Lesson: Simeon and Anna see the Savior
ministry-to-children.com- Video Bible Story: Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:25-40) Free Download
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson Skit “After Jesus’ Birth”
ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Presented (Luke 2:22-40) Sunday School Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (Luke 2:22-40) Simeon and Anna Rejoice
sundayschool.works- Simeon and Anna Rejoice to see the Savior (Luke 2:22-40) Sunday School Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Sermon (Luke 2:22-40) Simeon and Anna at the Temple
youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on Luke 2:22-40: Unveiling the Mysteries of Faith
truewaykids.com- Simeon and Anna – Jesus presented in the temple (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
word-sunday.com- The Holy Family (scroll down to Gospel)
rclblectionary.com- Luke 2:22-40 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Luke 2:22-40 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Luke 2:22-40 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- Simeon and Anna Thank God
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus
looktohimandberadiant.com- The Holy Family (scroll down to this)
looktohimandberadiant.com- Sts. Simeon & Anna Coloring Page
supercoloring.com- Simeon and Anna Recognize the Lord in Jesus coloring page
biblefunforkids.com- Simeon & Anna (scroll down to this)
catholicplayground.com- St. Simeon
stushieart.com- Luke 2:22
churchpublishing.org- Luke 2:15-52 (page 9)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Our God is Faithful 100% group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- A Promise Is A Promise group activities (crafts)
biblefunforkids.com- Simeon and Anna Foldable
jesus-without-language.net- Anna and baby Jesus
jesus-without-language.net- Anna (Luke 2) | Craft
ministry-to-children.com- Bible Craft Ideas from Simeon and Anna at the Temple in Luke 2:22-40
lettheirlightshine.com- Anna and Simeon craft
hebidsthemcome.com- Simeon and Anna craft
woodmenvalley.org- Puppets (page 9)
sundayschoolzone.com- Simeon and Anna Puppets
February 2 is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus in the Temple. It commemorates Simeon’s famous prophecy that Jesus would be a “light of revelation to the Gentiles.” It is also known as Candlemas since it is the day that candles are blessed for use throughout the Church year.
Make candlemas
simplylivingwell.com - Hand Rolled Beeswax Candles
abeautifulmess.com- Homemade Beeswax Candles
freekidscrafts.com- Glowing Leaves
When you press flowers and leaves, they become thinner and light can shine through them. In this project, you simply decoupage pressed flowers and leaves to a votive cup and cover with tissue paper.
helloglow.co- Recycle Old Candles and Make Ice Candles
leftbraincraftbrain.com- Milk Carton Crayon Ice Candles
craftsbyamanda.com- Epson Salt Luminaries
allthumbscrafts.blogspot.com- Faux Stained Glass Votive (scroll down to this)
happyhooligans.ca- Create the Look of Stained Glass with Sharpie Markers and a Jar
upstateramblings.com- Stained Glass Votive Candle Holders
Make a Rosary and do the Joyful Mysteries
1- The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord." (Luke 1:38)
2- The Visitation - Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:45)
3- The Birth of Jesus at Bethlehem (Luke 2:7)
4- The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22)
5- The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:49)
catholicicing.com- Make A Giant Rosary With Kids
catholicicing.com- Make A Rosary Book
catholicicing.com- Make an edible rosary
catholicicing.com- How to Make a Rosary with Kids
A simple rosary that kids can make using supplies found at any craft store.
catholicicing.com- Celebrating the Month of Rosary
Rosary ideas and crafts link up
through-my-is.blogspot.com- Spiritual Medicine Craft
Making a Rosary- Rosary background and information. Excellent step-by-step directions to make a simple rosary. (Kids Explore America’s Catholic Heritage, page 159-161).
e-scoutcraft.com- Making a rosary using Seine Twine Mason Line, 6 gold pony beads, and a small piece of leather
ehow.com- How To Make Rosary Beads
ehow.com- One-Decade Rosary Directions
Games
sermons4kids.com- Our God is Faithful group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- A Promise Is A Promise group activities (games)
jesus-without-language.net- Anna (Luke 2) | Games
sundayschoolzone.com- Simeon and Anna Match Game
fbccenterville.org- My Eyes Have Seen Game (page 5)
Play this guessing game that is very similar to "I Spy". Choose one family member to be the first leader. That leader should pick something in the room that is visible to everyone. He should say, "My eyes have seen..." and then he should give a hint. For example, "My eyes have seen something that starts with the letter P." Or "My eyes have seen something green." The other family members should try to guess what the leader has spotted. When a family leader guesses correctly, she gets to be the new leader.
The Waiting Game- This icebreaker game will help your kids discover that God delivers on his promises even when waiting is part of his plan. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 157).
johnsonfamilytoday.blogspot.com- Rosary Hopscotch
Rosary Bingo- Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about the Rosary. The teacher asks one student at a time a question from the list. The student answers the question and the class looks for the word(s) on their bingo card. The first student who gets five in a row (up, down, across, or diagonal) on their bingo card first, wins. You can play in teams or individually. (The teacher can give the students some hints to help them answer the questions correctly if needed.)
The Holy Rosary Game- Practice reciting the Holy Rosary while you compete against others.
Puzzles/Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Word Search) #1
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Word Search) #2
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Word Jumble)
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Cryptogram)
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Crossword)
web.archiveorg- 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.
calvarycurriculum.com- Simeon and Anna lesson #169 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
sermons4kids.com- Simeon Recognizes Jesus (Fill in the Blanks)
sdc.me.uk- Luke 2:22-40 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 2:22-40 Kid’s Bulletin
truewaykids.com- Simeon and Anna – Jesus presented in the temple (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
jesuswalk.com- Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38)
Questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet
easyenglish.bible- Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the *temple Luke 2:21‑40 (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
restorationchurchdc.com- Seeing Salvation Luke 2:22-40 (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
squarespace.com- Study Guide for Luke 2:22-52 (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet
ministry-to-children.com- Bible Lesson: Simeon and Anna see the Savior (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
cloversites.com- Luke 2:21-40 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions about the temple rituals
• Why did Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the temple 40 days after his birth?
• What did the offering of "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons" reveal about the family's financial situation?
• What is the theological significance of Mary and Joseph faithfully performing these rituals for Jesus, who was himself the ultimate sacrifice?
Questions about Simeon
• How was Simeon able to recognize the infant Jesus as the Messiah?
• What is the significance of Simeon's prayer, the Nunc Dimittis, and his declaration that Jesus was a "light for revelation to the Gentiles"?
• What did Simeon mean when he prophesied that Jesus was "destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel" and "a sign that will be spoken against"?
• What did Simeon's warning to Mary about a "sword will pierce through your own soul" foreshadow?
Questions about Anna
• What does Anna's portrayal as an elderly widow and prophetess teach about faithful waiting for God's promises?
• What was Anna's response upon seeing Jesus, and what did she do next?
• Why was it significant that both an old man (Simeon) and an old woman (Anna) were the first to publicly recognize the Messiah in the temple?
Broader theological and reflective questions
• What do the characters of Simeon and Anna model for believers today about waiting for the fulfillment of God's promises?
• How does the story of Jesus's presentation and dedication challenge the idea that faith is only for the powerful or wealthy?
• What does this passage reveal about the character of God and the nature of salvation?
• In what ways does the encounter in the temple connect the hopes of the Old Covenant with the arrival of the New Covenant in Christ?
• How might Simeon and Anna's prophetic words and faithfulness prepare Mary and Joseph for the difficult journey ahead?
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