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John 20:19-31
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
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing object lesson with group activities, coloring pages, puzzles, worship bulletin
childrensermons.com- Without A Doubt object lesson
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)
sundayschool.works- John 20:19-31 Children’s Sermon Lesson: Jesus Appears to Doubting Thomas
ministry-to-children.com- Doubting Thomas Children's Sermon (John 20:19-31) Print & Video
jesus-without-language.net- Doubting Thomas John 20:19-31 lesson with activities
truewaykids.com- Jesus and Thomas (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
youthgroupministry.com- Without a Doubt: Teen Bible Lesson on Doubting Thomas (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
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears To The Disciples
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to Thomas
sermons4kids.com- John 20:25
sermons4kids.com- Thomas
teacherspayteachers.com- Doodle Verse: John 20:29
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 20:31 #1
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 20:31 #2
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)
bibleparent.com- John 20:31
churchpublishing.org- John 20:19-31 (page 34)
lambsongs.co.nz- Thomas Needed To See Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color
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)
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing 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
sundayschool.works- Doubting Thomas Sunday School Craft Activities
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)
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing 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- Stop Doubting and Believe (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)
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing (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- Seeing Is Believing (Decoder)
web.archive.org- Write the letter that comes between the two letters to find out what Jesus said to a doubtful Thomas.
sermons4kids.com- Believe It or Not! (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church! (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
web.archive.org- Fill in the blanks by putting the letter in the alphabet that comes just before the letter under the line.
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- Thomas Doubts lesson #241 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.
truewaykids.com- Jesus and Thomas (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
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 Blank)
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)
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)
From Google AI Mode
Questions about the disciples' experience (verses 19–23)
• Fear and the locked room (verse 19): Why were the disciples hiding behind locked doors? What fears might they have been experiencing? How did Jesus' miraculous appearance address those fears?
• The greeting of "Peace" (verses 19, 21): Jesus says "Peace be with you" multiple times. What is the significance of this greeting in a context of fear and betrayal? Is this a simple greeting, or does it offer something more profound to the disciples?
• Rejoicing and forgiveness (verse 20): Why were the disciples overjoyed upon seeing Jesus? What does it mean for them to see his hands and side? How does seeing his wounds connect to their peace and joy?
• The mission and the Holy Spirit (verses 21–22): Jesus commissions the disciples, stating, "As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." What does it mean for them to be "sent" in the same way? What is the significance of Jesus breathing the Holy Spirit upon them?
• Authority to forgive sins (verse 23): What is the meaning of Jesus giving the disciples the authority to forgive or retain sins? How is this power connected to the sending of the Holy Spirit and their mission?
Questions about Thomas (verses 24–29)
• Thomas's absence (verse 24): Why was Thomas not with the other disciples when Jesus first appeared? How might his isolation have contributed to his unbelief?
• The demand for proof (verse 25): Thomas famously declares he will not believe "unless I see... and put my finger... and put my hand..." What does this reveal about his character? Is his demand unreasonable, and if so, why?
• Jesus' grace (verses 26–27): A week later, Jesus returns and offers Thomas the proof he demanded. What does this action reveal about Jesus' patience and grace toward those who doubt?
• "My Lord and my God!" (verse 28): Thomas's confession is one of the most powerful in the gospels. What is the significance of him calling Jesus "my God"? What changed for Thomas between verse 25 and verse 28?
• The blessing on those who believe without seeing (verse 29): This verse directly addresses believers who came after the apostles. In what way are those who believe without seeing blessed? How does this apply to Christians today?
Questions about the entire passage (verses 19–31)
• Faith and doubt: How does this passage challenge common assumptions about faith and doubt? Is doubt always a negative thing? What is the difference between Thomas's doubt and active unbelief?
• Communal faith: The disciples found joy and strengthened faith by being together. What does this story suggest about the importance of Christian community in dealing with doubt and fostering belief?
• The purpose of the signs (verses 30–31): John concludes the main body of his gospel by stating his purpose: to record signs so that readers might believe and have eternal life. How do the signs described in this passage, particularly the appearance to Thomas, serve that purpose?
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