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Matthew 17:1-9
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)
thereligionteacher.com- Transfiguration Activities & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- God Confirms That Jesus Is His Son object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- On The Mountain Top With Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus is Changed on the Mountain Top lesson
christianitycove.com- Transformer Transfiguration: An Object Lesson using a Transformer!
sundayschoolsources.com- The Transfiguration lesson with vocabulary, discussion, craft, song, questions, memory work, etc.
ministry-to-children.com- Preschool Bible Lesson: Jesus’ Transfiguration
ministry-to-children.com- Transfiguration of Jesus Lesson for Kids
ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 17:1-9) The Transfiguration of Jesus
ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon (Matthew 17:1-9) The Transfiguration of Jesus
sundayschool.works- Sunday School Lesson “The Transfiguration of Jesus” from Matthew 17:1-9 & Mark 9:2-9
sundayschool.works- “Transfiguration of Jesus” Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36)
truewaykids.com- The Transfiguration (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 17:1-9 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 17:1-9 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 17:1-9 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- The Transfiguration #1
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration #2
supercoloring.com- Jesus Transfiguration
twistynoodle.com- simple Transfiguration coloring sheet
catholicplayground.com- The Transfiguration
resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Jesus Is Transfigured
thehomelyhours.com- Coloring Page for the Transfiguration
connectusfund.org- Jesus Transfiguration Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)
stushieart.com- Transfiguration
thecathedral.ca- Transfiguration Coloring Pages (scroll down to these)
craftingagreenworld.com- Transfiguration Coloring Pages
churchpublishing.org- Matthew 17:1-9 (page 19)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- God Said It, That Settles It group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- On The Mountain Top With Jesus group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration group activities (crafts)
catholicinspired.com- Transfiguration of Jesus ~ Craft
thewholetroubleis.blogspot.com- Feast of the Transfiguration Craft (scroll down to this)
catholicinspired.com- Transfiguration Craft {Liturgical Ornament}
teacherspayteachers.com- Jesus Transfiguration (free)
childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- The Transfiguration (scroll down to this activity)
easybreezysundayschool.blogspot.com- The Transfiguration (2 crafts posted)
auntiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Transfiguration
biblecraftsbyjenny.weebly.com- Transfiguration Tealight
Games
sermons4kids.com-God Said It, That Settles It group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- On The Mountain Top With Jesus group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration group activities (games)
sundayschoolsources.com- Scroll down to Activities Questions #3. Play the "pea-in-a-shell" game. Place a token for Jesus, Moses and Elijah under three half-shells. Mix them up and have the student figure out which one is Jesus.
resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Changing Appearances (page 3)
Puzzles & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Transfiguration (Maze)
The Top of a Mountain- Jesus took His three friends to the TOP of a mountain. Circle the objects that are on TOP of the table. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 24).
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Transfiguration (Word Jumble)
orthodoxeducation.blogspot.com- Word Scramble
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Transfiguration (Crossword)
4catholiceducators.com- Crossword
web.archive.org- Crossword
calvarycurriculum.com- The Transfiguration #199 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
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.
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 17:1-9 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
threesidedwheel.wordpress.com- Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Copywork (FREE Printable)
truewaykids.com- The Transfiguration (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
scribd.com- The Transfiguration
missionbibleclass.files.wordpress.com- Glue story pictures onto a story board
resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Matthew 17:1-9 Worksheet
resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Jesus is Transfigured Worksheet
thereligionteacher.com- thereligionteacher.com- The Transfiguration Worksheet (scroll down to this)
catechist.com- This Complete-A-Project Bible Search Activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together. The exercise can be completed using the Bible to find the answers to fill in the blanks on the Activity Sheet [CLICK HERE] (scroll down to this).
smp.org- This worksheet helps students to read Scripture passages, answer questions about, and understand the importance of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
stjohnslutheranburwell.org- Read Matthew 17:1 – 13; Mark 9:2 – 13; and Luke 9:28 – 36; then answer the following questions
gracebibleny.org- A Glimpse of His Glory – Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
delessons.org- The Transfiguration - Matthew 17:1-13 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
growingdisciples.org- Matthew 17 Questions and Answers (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions about the event
• What is the significance of Jesus taking only Peter, James, and John up the mountain? These three were part of Jesus's inner circle and were also present at other significant events, such as the healing of Jairus's daughter and in the Garden of Gethsemane.
• What does the Transfiguration itself reveal about Jesus? The event shows a temporary but powerful glimpse of Jesus's divine glory, confirming his identity as the Son of God. It provides a powerful contrast to the suffering he had just predicted.
• Why were Moses and Elijah chosen to appear with Jesus? They represent the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah), symbolizing that Jesus is the fulfillment of both. Their presence also links Jesus's mission to the history of Israel.
• What was the significance of the "bright cloud" and the voice from it? The cloud represents the presence of God ("Shekinah glory") and echoes moments in the Old Testament, such as God appearing to Moses on Mount Sinai. The voice from the cloud explicitly confirms Jesus's identity as God's beloved Son.
• Why did Peter suggest building shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah?This action is interpreted as Peter's attempt to prolong the divine encounter. It reveals his limited understanding of Jesus's mission, which required him to descend the mountain and face suffering.
• Why did the disciples fall to the ground in terror? This is a common reaction of humans in the presence of God's overwhelming holiness and majesty.
• Why did Jesus instruct the disciples not to tell anyone about the vision until after his resurrection? The full meaning of his identity as the Messiah could only be understood in the context of his death and resurrection. Prematurely spreading the news could have led to misunderstandings about his mission.
Questions for reflection and application
• How does the Transfiguration, with its glimpse of glory, prepare the disciples and later believers for Jesus's suffering and death?
• The Father's command is, "Listen to him!" In what ways do you struggle to truly listen to Jesus's teachings, especially the challenging ones?
• How can this event encourage you to face the difficult "valleys" of life, knowing that Jesus's glory and his ultimate triumph are certain?
• The disciples in this passage experienced profound spiritual awe and fear, but were comforted by Jesus. Reflect on a time you felt God's presence and how it affected you. Did fear give way to peace?
• Peter was rebuked for his thoughtless suggestion, but Jesus didn't condemn him. How can Peter's well-intentioned but misguided response inform your own spiritual impulses?
• The Transfiguration was a "mountain-top experience," but Jesus and the disciples had to return to the ministry in the valley. What have been your "mountain-top" spiritual moments, and how have you carried them into your everyday life?
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