Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

Lent- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

Stations of the Cross- references, activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, etc.

Special Events for May

*This month’s special events are: Crowning of Mary and The Ascension of the Lord


Crowning of Mary

Crowning of Mary- During the Month of May -- a month both named for and dedicated to Mary -- Catholics have long honored her by placing a crown on her image. Here are some activities to help you celebrate the Crowning of Mary.






The Ascension of the Lord

gardenofpraise.com- Jesus Leaves Earth
On this website, all Ascension activities are interactive and include an Ascension Song, word searches, and a memory puzzle. Students can read the simple Ascension story on this website and produce a short presentation for the class, explaining what happened during the Ascension of Jesus. Level: Grades 3-6

Ascension of the Lord- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets

Birth of Jesus to Ascension Cards- Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards. The cards can also help students establish the content and order of the Matthew, Mark and Luke (synoptic) gospels. Example: Take the gospel of Mark since it's the shortest and ask the students to take the cards and put them in the order which Mark mentions them in his book.

*If you want to play Bible Timeline Card Game, make sure you print out the action cards and follow the directions.

Easter

Easter

Activities & Resources:

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Easter Activities

loyolapress.com- Easter

loyolapress.com- Easter Activities

ouroutofsynclife.com- An Easter Activity Workbook: Take Me to the Cross (preschool)

thedatinngdivas.com- 100 + Ideas for a Christ Centered Easter

catholicicing.com- 6 Creative Ways To Teach The Easter Story

hmhco.com- 7 Easter Classroom Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

sermons4kids.com- I’ve Just Seen Jesus object lesson with coloring page and puzzles

sermons4kids.com- It’s Empty! object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, fill in the blank, etc.

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

sermons4kids.com- An Easter Surprise object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

sermons4kids.com- Easter Egg-citement object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin, etc.

busyteacher.org- Exciting Easter Lesson Plans for Every Level

avemariapress.com- Easter/Resurrection Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast the Gospel Accounts of the Resurrection

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus' Burial and Resurrection lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Alive! #5 lesson with introduction, message, welcome, craft/baking time, Bible story time, and closing.

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene – John 20 lesson with activities

sundayschoollessons.com- Mary Magdalene Speaks To The Risen Christ lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Easter Sunday School Lessons

ministry-to-children.com- Easter Lesson for Kids (Matthew 28:1-10)

ministry-to-children.com- Printable Resurrection Story (Part 7 of 7) Jesus is Risen (Matthew 28:1-10)

sundayschool.works- Easter Sunday School Lesson and Activities for Kids

creativebiblestudy.com- Christian Easter Activities & Lessons

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson 3: The Empty Tomb

childrens-ministry-deals.com- Easter Sunday School Lesson

truewaykids.com- Easter (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

loyolapress.com- Easter Lesson Plan Grades 1-3

loyolapress.com- Easter Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

loyolapress.com- Easter Lesson Plan Grades 7-8

thereligionteacher.com- Easter Meaning Video: Why Is Easter Called Easter?

The Catholic Toolbox- Easter lesson for Pre K – K with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Easter lesson for 1st Grade on Up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.



Coloring:

thehomeschoolvillage.com- Free Religious Easter Color by Letter and Sight Word Worksheets

easter-coloring.com- Easter Coloring Pages

ministry-to-children.com- 17 Easter Coloring Pages (Easy Print PDF)

sermons4kids.com- Resurrection

sermons4kids.com- Resurrection #2

sermons4kids.com- He Is Risen

calvarycurriculum.com- Peter and John visit Jesus’ tomb. John 20:1-10 (page 2)

ministry-to-children.com- He Is Risen

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Coloring Pages and Jelly Bean Prayer Coloring Page (scroll down to this)

biblestoryprintables.com- Easter Bible Minibook (scroll down to this)

looktohimandberadiant.com- The Way of Light Mini Book & Full Size Coloring Book
During Lent, we pray the Way of the Cross, the fourteen stations that tell the story of Jesus' Passion and Death. During Easter, there is also a set of fourteen stations about the stories that happened between the Resurrection and Pentecost. The Biblical accounts are collected with simple pictures and the Scripture references in this mini coloring book: The Way of Light

lambsongs.co.nz- Several Easter Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color (scroll down to these)

dltk-teach.com- The Life of Jesus mini book with images that children can color and simple, repetitive words that early readers should be able to read themselves. This particular one tells the story of Jesus' life using simple words.

first-school.ws- The Resurrection of Jesus | Printable Puzzle Craft



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- Surprise! It’s Empty! group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Faces of Easter group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- An Easter Surprise group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Egg-citement group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (crafts)

catholicicing.com- Religious Easter Craft for Kids — Make a Resurrection Set! {It’s Printable!}

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Craft 1

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

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Craft 3

catechismangel.com- “Jesus is Risen” Spinning Toy

catholicsprouts.com- 30 Christian Easter Crafts

The Empty Tomb- A cute craft that the children will get to "roll the stone away" on Jesus' tomb to retell the story of the resurrection. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 57 & 58).

Resurrection Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dial to retell the Resurrection of Jesus story they learned over and over again. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 37, 38, 39, 40, and 42).

conservamome.com- Resurrection Easter Craft : A Printable Easter Story Craft

Resurrection Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dials to retell the Bible story they learned over and over again. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke. Directions on page 37 - 39, craft template on page 40 & 42.)

Easter- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 57 & 58.)

storiesbystephen.com- Easter Story Wheel

hubbardscupboard.org- Easter Scripture Reading Wheel (scroll down to this)

nontoygifts.com- The Easter Story Wheel Craft

lambsongs.co.nz- He is Risen (Craft Wheel)

teacherspayteachers.com- The Easter Story Wheel (Distance Learning)

weelittlemiracles.com- Make an Easter Story Wreath {free printables!}

totallytots.blogspot.com- Jesus is Risen! (craft)

dltk-bible.com- The Angel Rolled Away the Stone craft

catholicinspired.com- Paper Plate Lilies

Easter Lapbooks- Make an Easter lapbook to celebrate the Easter season.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Empty Tomb Easter Craft, Easter Cross Watercolor, Stained Glass Easter Cross, He Is Risen Easter Craft, etc. (scroll down to these)

welittlemiracles.com- Make an Easter Story Wreath {free printables!}

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


Introduce craft: Have you ever heard of the Jelly Bean Prayer?

craftbits.com- Jellybean Jar

mama-jean.blogspot.com- Jelly Bean Prayer label (printable)

churchhousecollection.blogspot.com- Jelly Bean Prayer Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Easter


Introduce craft: Remember the caterpillar we made at Lent? We made a caterpillar to remind us that we are to change during Lent and become more like Jesus. Now the caterpillar has changed. What did he change into? A butterfly. Let’s have our caterpillars change into a butterfly.

Butterfly- A butterfly is made from using the child's handprints. The butterfly represents how the caterpillar changed and became a butterfly and received new life. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 40).

Plastic Bag Butterfly- A beautiful magnet butterfly to represent new life. (Crafts to make in the Spring by Kathy Ross, pages 52 & 53).

onelittleproject.com- How to Make Classic Coffee Filter Butterflies

freepreschoolcrafts.com- Plastic Bag Butterfly- Make this butterfly according to the directions or use a painted clothes pin for the body that has googly eyes glued on it. Gather the plastic bag together at the center and slide it between the clamps of the clothes pin. Shape some pipe cleaner into antennae and glue the center of the pipe cleaner between the clamps of the clothespin. You can make this into a magnet by putting a sticky magnet on the back of the clothespin.


Games:

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material
Play one of these games to review today’s lesson

toysinthedryer.com- Easter Story in an Egg Hunt

diva-girl-parties-and-stuff.com- Resurrection Eggs Easter Scavenger Hunt
A resurrection eggs Easter scavenger hunt combines the fun of an Easter egg hunt with the challenge of knowing the Easter story, as recorded in the passages of the Bible.

sermons4kids.com- Surprise! It’s Empty! group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Faces of Easter group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- An Easter Surprise group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Egg-citement group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Games

keeperofourhome.com- Easter Bible Trivia Game (scroll down to this)

creativebiblestudy.com- An Easter Quiz Game

Jesus Is Alive! game- A fun and simple board game for younger children that reviews the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem to his Resurrection. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 64 & 65 for game board and page 55 for directions).

filefolderfun.com- Easter File Folder Games
These file folder games all have a fun Easter theme. You'll find games for all ages and abilities that can easily be adapted for special needs student.

ministryspark.com- 49 Brilliant Easter Games, Crafts, and Activities for Sunday School

daniellesplace.com- Easter Bible Games

creativebiblestudy.com- Christian Easter Games

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Bingo, Easter Memory Match Game, Easter Spin To Win Game, etc. (scroll down to these)

Impossible Knot! (Jesus Rises From the Dead)- This game will seem impossible to kids at first, just as Jesus’ resurrection must have seemed impossible at the time. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 100 & 101.)

Sight Seeing (Jesus Appears to Mary)- As kids explore Jesus’ appearance to Mary, they will learn that god always keeps his word, no matter how hard it is to believe. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 102 & 103.)

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Easter story game to print out and play

christiancrafters.com- Resurrection Egg Pass

christiancrafters.com- The Easter Egg Game

christiancrafters.com- The Empty Tomb

christiancrafters.com- No Easter Egg Hunt

kidssundayschool.com- In The Tomb, Out of the Tomb


Introduce game: What was rolled away from the tomb where Jesus laid?

Who’s Got The Stone?

Need: One small rock

Directions: One student is picked to be “It”. All the students (except "It") put both of their hands together and form a cup with just a little hole up on top. The teacher walks around and pretends to put the stone in someone's hand. One student will actually get the stone. The student who is “It” is then asked by the teacher, "Who's got the stone?" Whoever has the stone is "It". (Game is like “Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button?).



These games 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.

Jelly Bean Prayer File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to collect the most Jelly Bean jar cards by answering questions about Jesus and get to FINISH.

The Empty Tomb File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to get to the empty tomb first. Players take turns spinning the spinner and then moving their marker ahead to the next space of that color. (Like Candy Land)

Life of Christ Board Game- Collect tokens by moving around the game board and answering questions about the life of Christ. The player with the most tokens at the end of the game, wins.



Puzzles & Worksheets:

ateachingmommy.com- Easter Symbols {Expanded} (LOTS of free printables for Preschoolers)

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (Maze)

Jesus Lives for You (find the hidden picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 29.

Where Is He? (dot-to-dot)- Dot-To-Dot Bible Pictures PK-K by Linda Standke, page 29.

Jesus Lives for You (find the hidden picture) page 128, Where Is He? (dot-to-dot) page 129, and Jesus Lives (put the pictures in order) page 130- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK-K

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Empty Tomb puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 22 - 24).

Jesus is Alive (Maze)- Amazing Bible Mazes by Anita Reith Stohs

biblewise.com- Jesus is Alive (Maze)

biblewise.com- Find the Cave (Maze)

biblewise.com- After the Sabbath day, Mary Magdalene and Mary went to visit the tomb where Jesus was placed. An angel appeared and spoke to the women. In order to learn what the angel said, write the next letter in the alphabet on the dash.

biblewise.com- Angel at the Tomb
To find out what the angel said at the tomb to the women, unscramble the words in the opening.

biblewise.com- The body of Jesus was laid in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb before His resurrection. Using the letters in the name Arimathea how many words of 2 or more letters can you make?

dltk-bible.com- Easter puzzles (several to choose from)

He’s Not Here! (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 29.

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (Word Search) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (Word Search) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Word Search) Luke 24:1-12

web.archive.org- John 20:1-9 (Word Search)

theholidayzone.com- The Crucifixion and Resurrection (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Word Shape) Luke 24:6a

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (Jumble) Mark 16:6

sermons4kids.com- I have seen the Lord! (Jumble) John 20:18

smp.org- Easter Unscramble

mcusercontent.com- What Easter Means (Decoder)

mcusercontent.com- What Easter Means (Answer Key)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Decoder) Luke 24:6a

sermons4kids.com- I’ve Just Seen Jesus (Crossword) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (Crossword) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Crossword) Luke 24:1-12

web.archive.org- John 20:1-9 (Crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- Jesus is Risen! #238 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

calvarycurriculum.com- Peter & John Visit Jesus' Tomb #239 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

loyolapress.com- Color the pictures. Draw a flame and a cross on the Easter candle.

mamaslearningcorner.com- ABC Order Worksheet (Cut and Paste!): The Resurrection of Christ

reallifeathome.com- Easter Math Activity: Crosses Mystery Picture Printables

ministry-to-children.com- Good Friday & Easter Worksheets for Children

ministry-to-children.com- Free Printable Easter Bundle for Families

bbc/co.uk- Easter Sequencing Activity
Cut out the descriptions below and put them in the correct order to show the events of Easter Week.

kidzone.ws- Easter (Religious) Themed Math Pages

smp.org- One of the symbols the Church uses to represent Christ’s Resurrection is the lily. This beautiful white flower comes to life in the spring, reborn from a lifeless bulb. It resembles a trumpet, an instrument used to announce important news, especially victory. What other symbols from nature might represent Jesus’ Resurrection? In the space below, draw an image of something from nature that symbolizes the Resurrection. Then explain your illustration.

loyolapress.com- An Easter Poem (Fill in the Blank)

twinkl.ca- Easter Quiz for Kids (printable)

avemariapress.com- Writing Prompts

avemariapress.com- Our Ancestors in Faith Activity

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Multiple Choice) Luke 24:1-12

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (Multiple Choice) John 20:1

allfreeprintable.com- Bible Easter Trivia (Multiple Choice)

swapmeetdave.com- Easter Bible Trivia Quiz (Multiple Choice)

mypartygames.com- Free Printable Easter Bible Trivia Quiz with Answer Key

biblewise.com- True or False with answers

sdc.me.uk- John 20:1-9 (Year A Worksheet)

sdc.me.uk- John 20:1-9 (Year B Worksheet)

sdc.me.uk- John 20:1-9 (Year C Worksheet)

thekidsbulletin.com- Kid’s Bulletin Easter Sunday

truewaykids.com- Easter (free puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

mamaslearningcorner.com- Big List of Christian Easter Worksheets and Printable Hands-On Activities


This activity below is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It 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 all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Easter Match Up (worksheet)- Match the words in the first column to the best available answer in the second column. For younger students you can write the words from the first column on the board and read these words to the students. Read each sentence under the second column to the students and put them into a question. Example: Who did not know if the body had been stolen or if Jesus had really come alive again? The student then answers the question and the teacher then writes the correct number for the answer beside the word.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did they find in the tomb? It was empty.

christiancrafters.com- Two Resurrection Snacks

dltk-holidays.com- He’s Alive Buns

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Cake

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Rolls


Note: You can make these cookies below the night before and have the students make another batch during class and seal up the oven. While the students are doing another activity, you can remove their cookies and add the batch you made the night before.

crosswalk.com- Resurrection Story Cookies


Introduce snack: Jesus died and received new life. A caterpillar changes into something. What does he become?

christiancrafters.com- New Life Butterfly Snack

Easter Triduum

Activities & Resources:

newadvent.org- Triduum

re.holyfamily.org- Triduum/Easter Resources

massexplained.com- Easter Triduum

usccb.org- Easter Triduum

up.edu- What is the Easter Triduum?

bustedhalo.com- Your Essential Guide to the Triduum

ncregister.com- 6 things you need to know about Triduum

teachingcatholickids.com- 25 things for your kids to spot during Palm Sunday and Triduum

catechist.com- Keeping the Triduum Alive at Home

happyhivehomeschooling.com- Celebrating the Easter Triduum

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- 10 Ways to Help Children Appreciate the Triduum

sadlier.com- Teaching Catholic Children About the Easter Triduum

goodcatholic.com- Everything You Need to Know About the Easter Triduum

sophiainstituteforteachers.org- Traditions of the Triduum (lesson for Middle School & High School)

osv.com- We Celebrate the Easter Triduum (newsletter with activities)

liturgicalyear.wordpress.com- Simple Activities for Kids to Bring the Triduum Home

bustedhalo.com- Your Essential Guide to the Triduum
Taking you step-by-step through the three-day celebration of the Church

cloudfront.net- Easter Triduum Lesson

aleteia.org- How to make Easter Triduum meaningful for your kids … without stressing out

cultivatingcatholics.com- How to engage your 3-7 year olds in the Triduum

setonmagazine.com- How Your Family Can Truly Live the Easter Triduum

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Living the Triduum and the Easter Season



Coloring/Crafts:

looktohimandberadiant.com- What the Triduum Looks Like (Coloring)

sadlier.com- Printable Triduum Activity (Coloring)

thecatholickid.com- Easter Triduum Coloring Page

thehomelyhours.com- Holy Triduum Coloring Page

catholicinspired.com- Easter Triduum Craft ~ Spinning Paper Plate

sadlier.com- Triduum Primary Activity & Triduum Triptych Activity (scroll down to these)


Make an Easter Triptych Card representing Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. You can draw pictures, symbols, etc. and write their meanings that are part of the three days' liturgies.

ruthannzaroff.com- Triptych Card #1 (blank)

ruthannzaroff.com- Triptych Card #2 (blank)

artistmargaretfiled.blogspot.com- Triptych template

thecraftchop.com- Triptych template



Games:

catechismangel.com- Events of the Triduum File Folder Game

The Catholic Toolbox- Review Easter Triduum playing these games



Puzzles & Worksheets:

wordsearchfun.com- Triduum (Word Search)

wordsearchwizard.com- Easter Triduum (Word Search)

young-catholics.com- Lent and Triduum Cryptogram Puzzle

mcusercontent.com- The Triduum
Complete the following statements about the Triduum. Choose from the words in the box on the left. Then go on to solve the puzzle that will tell you our part in the Triduum.

mcusercontent.com- The Triduum (Answer Key)

mcusercontent.com- Triduum Days
The Triduum is the name given to the three holiest days in the Church Year. During this time, we celebrate our salvation, which was brought about through the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. The days of the Triduum are measured as the Jewish people measure days—from sunset to sunset—and include important events. Can you complete the description of each day’s events? Select from the descriptions given at the bottom of this page. Write the letter of the appropriate statement in each blank.

mcusercontent.com- Triduum Days (Answer Key)

sacredhearthouston.org- Easter Triduum
Complete the sentences. Then in order, used the circles letters to complete the last sentence.

catholicmom.com- Holy Thursday (Fill in the blanks with a word from below)

catholicmom.com- Good Friday (Fill in the blanks with a word from below)

catechist.com- Celebrating the Triduum Worksheet

sophiainstituteforteachers.org- Triduum Worksheet (page 6 & 7)

usccb.org/prayer-and-worship- Eighteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

catholicnewsagency.com- Before Easter comes the 'Triduum' - What's that? (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

archmil.org- Commonly Asked Questions Concerning the Paschal Triduum (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

bigccatholics.blogspot.com- Fifteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

sophiainstituteforteachers.org- What is Triduum? Page 3 & 4, 5 & 6(questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

catholic.org- Fourteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gotoquiz.com- What do you know about the Triduum? (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Holy Week

newadvent.org- Holy Week

4catholiceducators.com- Holy Week resources

kencollins.com- Information about Holy Week

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

loyolapress.com- Holy Week Resources and Activities

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Teaching about Holy Week

childrensministry.com- 22 Jesus-Centered Ideas for Holy Week With Kids

teachbyfaith.com- Top Holy Week Activities for the Classroom

teachbyfaith.com- Holy Week Activities for Middle School Students

chasingthosemoments.com- Holy Week Activities for All Ages
Looking for some interactive Holy Week activities your family can do together? Look no further! Here I have compiled a list of object lessons, crafts, and hands on illustrations for helping to bring the stories of Jesus during each day of Holy Week to life for your kids.

Holy Week- handwriting & coloring sheet

truewaykids.com- Palm Sunday and Holy Week (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 1
This is the first in a five day mini series exploring holy week. Each day a small activity is linked to an event from the days leading up to Easter.

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 2

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 3

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 4

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 5

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Pre-writing pack
Journey through Holy week from Palm Sunday to Good Friday with this pack full of file folder games, Bible crafts and story cards. With 3 pages for each day of holy week this is perfect for those following the holy week activities or parents wanting a brief daily activity to do with their own children.

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Week Lesson Plan

kandel.ie- Lent Week Lesson

eoccc.org- Though Many We Are One (On The Lenten Journey to Holy Week) lesson plan

catechismangel.com- Holy Week Archives

childrensministry.com- 14 Impactful Holy Week Activities Sure to be Meaningful

holy-family.surrey.sch.uk- Holy Week Lesson

dioceseevents.com- 21 Holy Week Activities for Catholic Kids

catholicicing.com- The Ultimate Guide for Celebrating Holy Week With Kids!

looktohimandberadiant.com- Holy Week (at Home) Editable Schedule and Resources

catholicallyear.com- The “You Can Still Do This” Guide to All Things Holy Week

reallifeathome.com- Holy Week for Kids: 10 Holy Week Activities Free Printable

catholicvote.org- How to Celebrate Holy Week with Kids!

cultivatingcatholics.com- Holy Week Activities for Catholic Kids (Holy Week Sensory Activities)

mercyrivermusic.com- Holy Week for Teens

twinkl.com- Holy Week Resources

Holy Week- (Pre K – K) lesson plan with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

Holy Week- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

Palm Sunday- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

Last Supper/Holy Thursday- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Last Supper/Holy Thursday Activities



Coloring:

catholicicing.com- Holy Week Coloring Pages and Printables

weconnect.com- Coloring Pages for Holy Week: Kids & Adults

supercoloring.com- Holy Week in Jerusalem

theholymess.com- Holy Week and Easter Kid and Adult Coloring Pages

thecatholickid.com- Holy Week



Crafts:

stjohnwc.org- Holy Week Story Wheel

catholicicing.com- Holy Week In Handprints- A Craft For Each Day Of Holy Week

catholicicing.com- Holy Week Crafts

leahnewtonart.com- Holy Week Art

catholicinspired.com- Holy Week Crafts and Ideas

weelittlemiracles.com- Make an Easter Story Wreath {free printables!}

pinterest.com- Holy Week Calendar Craft
Examples: Sunday- palm branches, Monday- Jesus clears the temple (overturned tables with coins), Tuesday- Jesus teaching in the temple (scrolls), Wednesday- Betrayal (hand with coins), Thursday- Jesus washes disciples feet (footprints), Friday- Jesus is crucified (cross), Saturday- Jesus lays in the tomb (tomb with stone covering entrance)

Other Holy Week Calendar Crafts to get ideas from:

jouneytojosie.blogspot.com- Holy Week Chart

thedomesticnotebook.blogspot.com- Holy Week Calendar Craft

youtube.com- Holy Week For Kids



Games:

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Easter Story Picture Card Games- Print out and Play

sarajcreations.com- Free Holy Week Matching Card Game

storyboardingchurch.com- Given For You (A Journey With Jesus Card Set)
You can play matching, Old Cross (Old Maid), or Go Fish! You could play Hedbanz to get creative with them, or use the cards to put the Holy Week story in order.

catechismangel.com- Holy Week File Folder Game (scroll down to this)
For each question, a player must choose the correct day that the Holy Week event occurred. A question must be answered correctly before moving to the next question. Each time a question is answered correctly, an Easter lily is earned. The lily is added to a cross to show the beauty of how Jesus’ death on a cross conquered death and gave us new life. If an answer is wrong, a player gets to try again. The game can be played independently (at home learning), with partners cooperatively, or as a race between teams. This file folder activity has been also been made into an interactive on-line game

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material
Play one of these games to review today’s lesson






Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder? For many, Seder meals are not a common part of their typical Holy Week traditions. To help children understand what was eaten during this meal, here is a game that reviews the traditional food of the Seder meal.

yumpu.com- Fill Your Seder Plate Board Game








Holy Week Bingo-Make up simple bingo cards using pictures or vocabulary words with Holy Week questions from your lesson. Be sure to make calling cards out of index cards so you can hold up the picture or word so the children can see if they have that on their Bingo card. (You can also just make the spaces on your Bingo cards in the shape of a cross to remind them that Jesus died on the cross for them).

Bingo Card Makers

teach-nology.com- Free 3 x 3 or 5 x 5 Bingo card that you can make.

dltk-cards.com- You can also replace some or all of the pictures in the picture bingo option with vocabulary words to help teach students vocabulary. At Step Two: Choose Your Theme under Picture Bingo, scroll down to the bottom to BLANK to design your own Bingo cards.



The following activities are free, however they are 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.



Holy Week Spin the Bottle Game- Play a wacky version of Spin the Bottle by answering questions about Holy Week. Question Cards included.

Holy Week Memory Game- Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards. Directions for Bible Timeline Game are also posted.

Last Supper File Folder Game- Play individually or in teams and work your way around the game board answering questions about the Last Supper. If you are correct you roll a die and move your marker in your row in any direction you want. If you land on a colored space, you can move one row toward the center with “Last Supper”. Play continues until a team or player reaches “Last Supper”.

Holy Week File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to go through all the days of Holy Week by answering questions about each day. The player spins the spinner and follows the directions. If the player spins “Next Day” they move to the next day. The players must go to each and every day (even if they spin 2 and only need 1, they have to stop at the day). The player cannot pass a day until they answer a question about it. The questions are on a question sheet that is divided into the seven days of Holy Week. The teacher will ask a question from the list about the day that the player landed on. If they are correct, on their next turn they spin the spinner. If the player misses the question, on their next turn they do not spin the spinner, but they must take their turn and answer a question about that day of Holy Week before they can move on. The first person to move around the board and answer questions correctly on all 7 days of Holy Week, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.






Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 2 - 21).

biblewise.com- Crown of Thorns (Maze)

Jesus Who? (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 27.

The Lamb of God (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 28.

wordmint.com- Holy Week (Word Search #1)

wordmint.com- Holy Week (Word Search #2)

biblewise.com- Peter’s Denial (Decoder)

stpaulsfallschurch.org- Holy Week (Word Search)

queenofmartyrschurch.com- Holy Week (Word Search)

biblewise.com- Peter’s Denial (decoder)

wordmint.com- Holy Week (Crossword #1)

wordmint.com- Holy Week (Crossword #2)

crosswordlabs.com- Holy Week (Crossword)

teachingandlearningresources.co.uk- Holy Week (Crossword)

ecatholic.com- Holy Week (Crossword)

truewaykids.com- Palm Sunday and Holy Week (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Holy Week Activities Pack (scrambled words challenge, crossword puzzle, visual story strip)

catholicicing.com- Holy Week Notebooking Pages And Resources For Kids

teachingheart.net.blog- Holy Week Activity Sheets

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Week Worksheets (scroll down to these)

smp.org- Holy Week Worksheet
Cut out strips and put in order how they happened during Holy Week

thehomeschooldaily.com- Holy Week Draw & Write Sheets
Walk your students through Holy Week using these FREE Holy Week Draw & Write Sheets. What makes these writing sheets so awesome is that they vary in difficulty so that you can use them with all your kids. Read portions of the Easter story each day and encourage them to draw and write what happened. You can ask them to write about how Jesus would have felt or have them retell each event in their own words.

mcusercontent.com- Symbols For Lent and Holy Week
What does each of these pictures symbolize? Choose from the words in the first box and write your answer on the line. Then decide why it is the right symbol and write the letter of your answer in the blank after because.

mcusercontent.com- Symbols For Lent and Holy Week (Answer Key)

twinkl.com- Holy Week Puzzle and Worksheets

nostresshomeschooling.com- Holy Week Easter Activities and Ideas To Try (Free Printable Pack To Download)


More puzzles and worksheets in the following lessons:

Holy Week- (Pre K – K) lesson plan with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

Holy Week- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

Palm Sunday- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

Last Supper/Holy Thursday- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.



The following activities are free, however they are 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 all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


What Happened During Holy Week?- Label the pictures below with the correct day of Holy Week. Then color the pictures. (For younger students: Ask the students what is happening in the first picture. Discuss. Then ask them, “What day of Holy Week is it?” Write #1 on the board and Palm/Passion Sunday beside the number. Continue with pictures 2 – 4.

Holy Week Worksheet- The following days of Holy Week are in the wrong order. Number them so they are in the right order. Then draw a line to what happened on that day.

Holy Week Quiz- 20 questions with answers

Special Events for February

*This month’s special events are: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2), St. Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day




Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, etc.




St. Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day


References:

catholic.org- St. Valentine

americancatholic.org- St. Valentine’s Day

newadvent.org- St. Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day

history.com- History

churchyear.net- All About Saint Valentine’s Day

catholicfaitheducation.blogspot.com- Articles and lesson plans

catholicmom.com- Valentine’s Day at catholicmom.com



Coloring:

looktohimandberadiant.com- Before My Eyes Valentine's Coloring Page

coloring.ws- Jesus Loves Me

twistynoodle.com- Jesus Loves Me

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Coloring Pages

ministry-to-children.com- John 3:16 Valentine’s Day (coloring)

lambsongs.co.nz- “Jesus Loves Me” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story (in color or black and white)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me (mini book)
Children can take home this little mini book with the words to the song "Jesus Loves Me" Print in Color or Black and White and hand to children on their way out the door, encouraging them to share with their parents.

waltzingm.com- St. Valentine coloring page

catholicplayground.com- St. Valentine coloring pages



Lessons & Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Valentine’s Day Object Lesson: Making Jesus Our Valentine

dltk-kids.com- Valentine's Day Background and Sunday School Ideas

teacherhelp.org- This page contains links to Valentine's Day puzzles and games, bulletin boards and other room decoration, Valentine coloring, cards, crafts, and activities.

theoakspschool.blogspot.com- Valentine's Day Activities For Christian Homeschoolers

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Loves You lesson for Pre K – 3rd grade with name tags, crafts, song, story, and snack

Jesus Loves Me- Pre K – K lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, Handwriting Sheets, Mini Books, etc.



Crafts

catholicicing.com- Saint Valentine Printable Craft

catholicicing.com- Valentine Countdown Chain
1 Love Bible Verse a day {Free to Print!}

catholicicing.com- Catholic St. Valentine Craft

paperdali.blogspot.com- Saint Valentine Matchbox

catholicicing.com- Catholic St. Valentine’s Day Crafts

catholicicing.com- St. Valentine Craft and Card

catholicinspired.com- Saint Valentine Cut and Paste Activity

catholicinspired.com- St. Valentine's Day Thankful Project

catholicinspired.com- Jesus Loves You Printable Valentines

catholicinspired.com- There Is No Greater Love Printable Valentines

catholicinspired.com- Catholic / Christian Conversation Hearts
These hearts are great for many things!

biblewise.com- Love One Another mobile

catholicicing.com- John 3:16 Valentine Craft

catholicicing.com- Christian Bible Verse Valentines

catholicicing.com- Spiritual Bouquet Craft for St. Valentine’s Day

catholicicing.com- Saint Valentine’s Day Countdown Craft

catholicicing.com- Religious St. Valentine Ideas

catholicicing.com- Jesus Loves Me Bible Craft for Kids

preschooleducation.com- Jesus Loves Me Plate

Need: Paper plates, markers or crayons, paper punch, and yarn.

Directions: Give each child a paper plate on which you have written the words Jesus Loves at the top. Have each child write their name at the bottom of the plate. Then have them draw pictures of themselves above the name and decorate the plate using the crayons or markers (glitter would add that special touch). Punch a hole in the center top of each plate and add a piece of yarn to hang.


kidssundayschool.com- Bee Thumb-body with Jesus
A craft that reminds kids that they're someone special with Jesus.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Valentine’s Day Bible Printables

dltk-bible.com- Heart Lacing Project
Includes quote from John 3:16 " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

dltk-bible.com- Stuffed Heart Craft
Includes quote from John 3:16 " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

akidsheart.com- John 3:16
Fill in the missing letters of the Bible verse to spell out the mystery word. (You can use this to help you make the craft above.)

American Sign Language I Love You Craft- A cute craft using the child’s handprint



Games

ehow.com- Valentine’s Day Games for Church Groups


Introduce game: How far can you jump with both feet? Let’s find out.

Do You Measure Up? (Jesus is Love)- The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 126.



Introduce game: Why does Jesus love you?

kidssundayschool.com- A Chair For A Crown
Children play musical chairs for a chance to discover how Jesus loves them. Have the children march around the chairs as you play the song “Jesus Loves Me”. Give the one who does not find a chair a crown to wear while taking a few moments to tell the other children why they believe Jesus loves them. This is for building up their self-esteem, in that they are not "losers" because they did not get a chair, but are special because of Jesus' love.


ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Loves Me Bingo (Free Printable Game)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Tic-Tac-Toe (printable)

abcteach.com- Dominoes with Hearts
Print these on card stock and cut out.


filefolderfun.com- These file folder games are perfect for your Heart themed units! You'll find games to teach color matching skills, alphabet recognition, shape distinction, and contractions. You can also find a file folder template for making up your own heart file folder games here.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- several Valentine games posted

ehow.co.uk- Christian Valentine Games (for kids, teens, and Valentine Banquet Games)

ehow.com- Adult Christian Games for Valentine's Day

ehow.com- Christian Games or Activities for Adult Valentine Banquet



St. Valentine Game

Introduction to game: What do you know about St. Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day?

Materials- large die, egg timer, questions about St. Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day

Make a die out of a large juice carton girlguides.ca and put a ? mark on some (at least 3) of the sides of the die.

Directions- The objective of the game is to get the most points by answering questions about St. Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day. After studying and discussing this subject, divide the class into teams and have the students come up with questions. Set an egg timer for a specified time. Have a player roll the die on the floor in front of the class. If the die lands on a blank space, they do not answer a question. If the die lands on “?”, they are asked a question by the other player or team. If the player answers correctly, they receive a point (you can use tokens, write it on the board, etc.). If they are not correct, they do not receive a point. Players must collect as many points as they can. The game is over when the egg timer goes off. Whoever has the most points, wins. You can play this game individually or in teams. For an added challenge, you can also have “Lose 1 Point” and “Take 1 Point” on one or a couple of the sides of the die. When a player rolls “Lose 1 Point”, they must lose 1 point. If a player rolls “Take 1 Point”, they may take a point from any player they choose.





Sacrament of Matrimony (file folder game)- Answer different kinds of questions (multiple choice, True or False, Fill in the Blank, or Puzzles) about the Sacrament of Matrimony as you move around the board.

Introduction to game: For Catholics, the sacrament of marriage is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: The loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.




Puzzles/Worksheets:

Jesus Loves Me (use the code to color the picture)- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK - K, page 132.


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It 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.

J Jesus Loves Me- handwriting & coloring sheet

sermons4kids.com- I Love Jesus (dot to dot)

Smile, Jesus Loves You! (draw a smile on the face) page 67, Jesus Loves the Children (color the picture) page 112, Jesus Blesses Little Children (find the hidden pictures) page 113, Jesus Loves Me (use the code to color the picture) page 132, - Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK – K

teachervision.fen.com- Children cut apart pieces of a heart puzzle and then reassemble it in this Valentine's Day printable.

The Heart Breaking Puzzle- Carefully cut out the pieces of the heart puzzle. Use all nine pieces to make as many interesting shapes as you can. (The pieces must be placed edge to edge and can't overlap.) Make a record of your shapes by drawing their outlines on a separate sheet of paper.

Challenges:

1. Reassemble the heart.
2. Make the two shapes shown at bottom right.


internetfamilyfun.com- Heart maze

showerofroses.blogspot.com- Saint Valentine Crossword & Word Search

Special Events for January

*This month’s special events are:



Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

churchyear.net- Mary Mother of God History, Information, Prayers, Resources, Traditions, & More

catholicculture.org- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation USA)

tiredtwang.blogspot.com- Mary, Mother of God coloring

fcpeace.com- Memory game on the feast of Mary

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

The Catholic Toolbox- Mary is the Mother of Our Church lesson for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.




The Epiphany of the Lord

Matthew 2:1-12- activities, lessons, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, snacks, songs, etc.

thereligionteacher.com- Feast of the Epiphany in the Modern Day- Lesson Plan Activities

Wise Men- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets




Baptism of the Lord

Matthew 3:13-17 (The Baptism of Jesus)- activities, lessons, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, snacks, etc.

Baptism of Jesus File Folder Game- The object of the game is to get to the Baptism of Jesus first by answering questions and following directions on the spaces along the way.







Baptism of Jesus- Pre K – K lesson plan with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, Handwriting Sheets, Mini Books, etc.

Jesus is Baptized- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets




National Sanctity To Life Day

Pro Life Activities- Stumped for activities concerning Pro Life ? Here are a few that your students might enjoy.





4 pages of dominos

Look Who’s Growing Dominos- A fun way to educate young students that babies grow into adults to help promote Pro Life.

Look Who’s Growing- This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life.