Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Baptism

4catholiceducators.com- Baptism resources

newadvent.org- Baptism

loyolapress.com- Baptism

americancatholic.org- Baptism Info

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Sacrament of Baptism

thereligionteacher.com- Sacrament of Baptism Activities

catholicicing.com- Ideas for Teaching Catholic Kids About Baptism



Lessons:

Lesson 24- Baptism (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 116-119). For younger students.

Lesson 24- Baptism (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 151-156). For older students.

olrl-org- Lesson 20: The Sacrament of Baptism

adrianlemus.com- Sacrament of Baptism



Coloring:

tiredtwang.blogspot.com- Sacrament of Baptism

stanneshelper.com- Baptism Coloring Pages



Crafts & Lapbooks:

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Baptism Notebook Activity

catholicinspired.com- Baptism Crafts

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove Craft

sermons4kids.com- Dove Craft

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here.

autiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus is Baptized Craft
An interactive craft that has a dove hover over Jesus’ head.

auntannie.com- Make soap doves to remind the children how baptism symbolizes that their sins are washed away. Note: You can use a slightly greased cookie cutter to help children make the soap into the shape of a dove. Or the children can just make it into any shape they want.


Introduce craft: The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.

docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)



Games:

edubakery.com- Baptism Bingo
Multiple different bingo cards will be created when you print them out.





Sacrament of Baptism (file folder game)- Collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Sacrament of Baptism.



Puzzles:

stmarysrcnewport.co.uk- Word Search

edubakery.com- Baptism (word search)

wordsearchfun.com- Word Search

edubakery.com- Baptism (word scramble)

pflaum.com- Baptism Crossword

edubakery.com- Baptism (crossword)

mycatholicsource.com- Crossword



Worksheets:

kindercrazeblogspot.com- Celebrating Baptism (worksheet)

cartoonchurch.com- Baptism Worksheet

tes.com- Baptism/Christening Worksheet and Info

concordiakids.blogspot.com- Baptism Activity Sheet (scroll down for this)

sdc.me.uk- My Baptism Worksheet

smp.org- Symbols of Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It invites students to reflect on the significance of key symbols used in baptism.

smp.org- Interview Questions about Your Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students ask the provided to questions to adults who can tell them about the details of that student's baptism. A reflection on the significance of the sacrament is done at the at end of the interview.

smp.org- Telling a Story of Baptism Worksheet

smp.org- My Baptismal History Worksheet

Your Baptism- Circle the things that were part of your Baptism celebration. Color the pictures. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 16).

The Sacrament of Baptism- Circle the correct answer. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 17).

catecheticalresources.com- Baptism (worksheets)


This worksheet 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 these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Baptism worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks below to find out what happens after you are baptized.

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

The Holy Eucharist

4catholiceducators.com- Eucharist Resources

newadvent.org- Eucharist

americancatholic.org- The Eucharist



Lessons:

Lesson 26: The Holy Eucharist (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 124-128). For younger students.

ewtn.com- Lesson 26: The Holy Eucharist (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 162-167). For older students.

cyberfaith.com- Bread of Life lesson for grades 3 & 4

olrl.org- Lesson 22: The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion)

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Sacrament of the Eucharist

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Thanksgiving Day Lesson Plans on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving (lessons for elementary, middle school, and high school)

Celebrating the Mass Lesson- Holy Communion
Lesson, questions, crafts, games, lessons, puzzles, worksheet



Coloring:

apples4theteacher.com- Body and Blood

apples4thteacher.com- Holy Communion

sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com- Holy Communion

sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com- Eucharist

elitedresses.com- Communion Chalice and Host (scroll down for this)

supercoloring.com- 2 Communion coloring pages (scroll down for these)



Crafts & Lapbooks:

lapbooksforcatholics.com- The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist Faith Folder

Corpus Christi Mosaic Craft- a beautiful chalice that the students can make

A Framed Picture- Making a sparkling picture of communion will be a reminder of the special time we put aside to remember Jesus. (Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Plates & Cups, page 12 & 13).

Do This In Memory of Me (craft)- An easy craft that students can make emphasizing “Do this in memory of me.”

Jesus in the Holy Eucharist Craft- Neat activity for the Holy Eucharist. A template is also provided for the craft.

catholicinspired.com- Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Art Project

catholicicing.com- Host and Chalice Craft for Kids

catholicicing.blogspot.com- Craft a Monstrance with a Gold Doily


Make a Holy Communion Banner:

orientaltrading.com- Holy Communion Banner Craft Kit
You can buy this or get ideas from it to make your own.

manylittleblessings.com- First Communion Banners
Lots of ideas on how to make banners.



Games:




Holy Eucharist Bingo- Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about the Holy Eucharist.








Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (file folder game) Students collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Sacrament of the Eucharist.




Puzzles:

edubakery.com- Holy Communion (word scramble)
Other versions of the puzzle are on the bottom of page. Click on 1, 2, 3, etc.

mycatholicsource.com- Holy Eucharist (word search)

edubakery.com- Holy Communion (crossword)
Other versions of the puzzle are on the bottom of page. Click on 1, 2, 3, etc.



These puzzles 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. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these puzzles are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Holy Communion- (word scramble)

Holy Communion- (crossword)
For younger students you can do this together on the board.



Worksheets:

catecheticalresources.com- Eucharist (worksheets)


This worksheet 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.

Eucharist worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.

Lesson Plan- Ananias and Sapphira/Lying (1st grade on up)

Ananias and Sapphira/Lying


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Ananias and Sapphira
- explain that lying is wrong and why
- identify which commandment lying is breaking
- explain why lying is not the answer to their problems


Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)
lie- not telling the truth
truth- something that is fact or reality
honest- being truthful
trust- to behave with responsibility or honorably, taking good care or somebody or something, etc.



Plan:

What is a lie?

1. A false statement deliberately presented as being true. (“My room is clean.”)
2. Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression. (“I’m so sorry you didn’t make the team.”)

Think about a time when you told a lie. Why did you do it? How did you feel? What happened? Whether we want to admit it or not, lying is a part of life. Each of us has told a lie or two, whether it was to:

• get out of trouble (“I didn’t do it.”)
• avoid hurting someone’s feelings (“You look great!”)
• get something we want (“I finished my homework, so I’m going to the movie.”)


Unfortunately, some people do it more than others. And they don’t just lie about little things, but about big things as well.

Some think lying is no big deal, but in reality it is. Lying is breaking one of the ten commandments. Which commandment is it breaking? The 8th Commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. (Catholic version)


Read story: "Ananias and Sapphira" (Acts 4:32 - 5:11) and ask questions.

Ananias and Sapphira belonged to a wonderful church. The people cared about each other and tried to do everything God wanted them to do. People would give whatever they could to help others who were in need. One member of the church named Barnabas sold his land and brought all the money he made to the apostles and set it at their feet as a sign that he was giving it to be used by God for whatever it was needed for.

Now Ananias and his wife Sapphira were very impressed with Barnabas and decided God would also want them to do the same thing. They wanted to please God too, so they sold their land. But Ananias and Sapphira decided that they didn't want to give the whole amount, they wanted to keep some of it for themselves. They talked about it and decided it was their money and they could do whatever they wanted with it. Besides no one would know how much they sold their land for any ways. No one would know that they kept part of the money for themselves. They would think that they were just as generous as Barnabas was.

Ananias brought part of the money to the apostles and laid it before them. Peter, through God’s power, knew what was in Ananias’s heart. He said to Ananias, “Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it belonged to you, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not your own to use? Why have you planned this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.” When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died. Great fear came on all those who heard these things. Some young men who were there rose up and wrapped Ananias in his robes, carried him out, and buried him.

About three hours later Sapphira came in, not knowing what had happened to her husband. Peter asked her, "Is this the price you and Ananias got for your land?" She said, "Yes, that's the price." Peter said, "How can you lie to the Lord?" and at that moment she fell down at his feet and died.

The Bible tells us that God hates lying and that we should search out and examine our ways to make sure we aren't doing wrong. Lying takes many forms and sometimes we don't realize we are lying. It is important that we learn to detect the lies so that we don't lie.



Activities:

Introduce activity: What is a lie? (When you do not tell the truth.)

daniellesplace.com- Watchdog
Lesson about learning to be aware of what they say and how to control what they are saying. Lesson includes activities, coloring, crafts, songs, etc. Other lessons in this series are at the bottom: Backbiting, Taming the Tongue, Watchdog Training, and Lie Detectors.

applesaucekids.com- Lying, The Lying Snake
Activity with story about lying and how the lies get bigger and bigger to hide the other lie.

calvarycurriculum.com- Ananias and Sapphira (New Testament) lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoolsources.com- Ananias and Sapphira lesson

missionarlington.org- Be Honest With God lesson

street.ns.ca- Lesson One: Lying (skit, object lessons, games, puppet show, etc.)

bible.org- Be Honest—The Story of Ananias and Sapphira

churchofjesuschrist.org- Lesson 38: Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira

teacherplanet.com- Honesty Lessons & Activities



Lies and God’s Eyes

childrensministry.com

In this activity, the children will make writing appear with water and crayons to show that even when we try to cover up our lies, God sees through it all.

Preparation: Mix a drop of blue food coloring and the cup of water in a resealable plastic bag.

Say: Mandy had a problem. She had borrowed her sister's china animals for Show and Tell without asking anyone. On the way home, Mandy dropped the bag of animals. Every miniature animal was shattered. Mandy swept all the broken pieces back into the bag and hid it under her bed before her sister got home. When her mom asked her what she used for Show and Tell, Mandy told her mom that she showed the class her seashells.

Ask: What did Mandy say that she brought to class?

Write "seashells" in orange on the paper. Have each child scribble over the word "seashells" with the blue crayon. Tell children that the blue marks they make are like the lies Mandy told to cover up what she had done. While each child is scribbling, ask him or her why Mandy lied.

After each child has had a turn, say: "Mandy took her sister's animals and broke them. Then she lied to cover up her mistake. We often lie to hide another sin, just as the word "seashells" is hiding under the marks you made. But God has very special eyes. He can see right through our lies.

Take the bag of blue water, and lay it over the paper. Let the kids see the words pop out.

Read Genesis 18:15 and ask:

• Why did Sarah lie?
• How is that like Mandy's problem?
• How are the marks we made with blue crayons like Mandy's lie?
• What can you do if you are afraid to tell the truth?

Say: Mandy lied about the animals because she was afraid of the consequences from breaking them. "Consequences" means what happens to you for doing something. Mandy will have to suffer the consequences of breaking the animals and now also for lying. If you lie, you need to be truthful as soon as possible. God can see through all our lies anyway! Most people will be happy to forgive you. It's always best to tell the truth



Crafts:

scriptureand.blogspot.com- Lying Tongue Craft (scroll down to this)

rotation.infopop- Art
Cut out things from a magazine that make a "good life." Have children divide them into two groups -- things they'd be willing to give up for God and things that they'd really rather keep. Use it to discuss how all of us really have a little Ananias and Sapphira in us.



Movie:

Introduce movie: What is a fib? A fib is a lie.

Veggie Tales- Telling the Truth: Larry Boy and The Fib From Outer Space (25 min.)

Questions you may like to ask:

1. What was the first fib that Jr. told? (He said that Laura broke the plate.(
2. Who broke the plate? (Jr.)
3. What happened to Laura? (She got into trouble.)
4. What happened to the Fib? (It got bigger and bigger because Jr. kept telling lies.)
5. How was the lie stopped? (Jr. told the truth that he broke the plate.)
6. Does God want us to always tell the truth? (Yes.)



Games:

christianitycove.com- Lying and an Honesty Game: “Button, Button”
This honesty game will help students understand why honesty is generally the best policy” by trying to guess who’s lying! It breeds distrust, which they will feel, and it will give you a chance to talk about a great Scripture, straight from Peter: “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; (1 Peter 3:10)


The Truth!- Have students sit in a circle. Pick someone to go first and they ask a question. The person to their left must answer that question, then they ask another question. The person on their left answers that question and asks another question for the next player. The play continues around the circle and the first player must answer the question that the last player asks. Remember your answers must be the truth.

For example:

What is your name?
What is your favorite color?
Do you like basketball? Etc.


meaningfulmamma.com- Honesty In The Truth and Lie Game






The game 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.




Liar, liar pants on fire!- Here is a fun game that helps children to recognize what lying is and how to resist it.

Introduction to game- To bear false witness means to not tell the whole truth. It is lying, but it is much more than lying. We lie to either make ourselves look good (and this is called pride) or sometimes to make others look bad. Sometimes we lie to get out of trouble. Sometimes it’s so easy to lie that we didn’t even realize we lied! The truth is very important because we need to be able to trust each other and understand each other. We need to guard what we say, and say what we mean by speaking the truth.










Snacks:

Introduce snack: (Draw a doughnut on the board). Say: What is inside a doughnut? (Nothing). When we lie, we are like a doughnut, we are empty inside.

pillsbury.com- Baked Sugar Doughnuts



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

children.calvarychapel.com- Ananias and Sapphira (New Testament) lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

wordsearchfun.com- (word search)

cbs.news.com- The Honesty Quiz (you can easily make this into a worksheet)

worksheetplace.com- Honesty

teacherplanet.com- Honesty Worksheet, How Honest Are You?, What Is Honesty? (scroll down to these worksheets)

calvarymurrieta.com- Sinful Sapphira Worksheets

Lesson Plan- The Good Shepherd (1st grade on up)

Good Shepherd


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Good Shepherd
- explain why Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd
- explain how to experience the Good Shepherd's care: listening to God's voice, coming at God's call, following God's lead
- explain that when they do wrong, Jesus still loves them and will forgive them



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Parables- stories from every day life with a hidden meaning so people could understand more easily what is being taught
Shepherd- person who watches and takes care of sheep



Plan:

Read story: "The Good Shepherd" and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today.



Activities:

Introduce activities: Who is the Good Shepherd?

sermons4kids.com- Taking Care of the Sheep object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Steal the Sheep object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Master’s Voice object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Who's afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? Object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Knows His Own Sheep and We Know Him lesson

missionarlington.org- The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-42)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Good Shepherd lesson #206 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

bible.org- Lesson 5: Jesus Is The Good Shepherd



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd and Taking Care of the Sheep group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Steal the Sheep group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Big Bad Wolf group activities (crafts)


Introduce craft: Who is the Good Shepherd?

sweetgrace.typepad.com- BaaBaa Black, Pink, and Blue Sheep? An easy yarn craft (scroll down to the white one with ears)

first-school.ws- Handprint Lamb or Sheep Craft
This is a very easy craft that the youngest child can help with and makes a beautiful keepsake. Template included.

crafty-crafted.com- Easter Lamb Craft

roomparentideas.com- Lamb Note Card Holder

kidscraftroom.com- Clothes Pin Sheep (cute note holder)

dadcando.com- Fluffy Sheep

orientaltrading.com- Lamb of God 3D Stand-Up Craft Kit

Rocking Sheep- Tap the sheep very lightly and they will gently rock from side to side. (The Grolier Kids Crafts Craft Book by Cheryl Owen, page 18 & 19).

The Lord is My Shepherd Magnet- A cute sheep magnet out of popsicle sticks. You can omit the other wooden pieces and mini chalkboard in this craft and just use cardboard or construction paper. (Hands On Crafts for Kids 20-Minute Crafts, page 30 & 31).

Hand Lamb- (this craft was at familyfirst.com, but the website has been removed)

What You Need:

• White crayon
• Black, brown, and pink construction paper
• Scissors
• White glue
• Styrofoam tray to work on
• Cotton balls
• Hole punch
• Black sharp-pointed marker
• Thin ribbon

What you do:
1. Use the white crayon to trace around your hand on the black paper. Cut the hand shape out.
2. Cover the palm of the hand and the base of the thumb and fingers with glue. Then attach cotton balls to make a sheep.
3. Punch an eye for the sheep from the brown paper. Use the black marker to draw a dot in the center of the eye for a pupil. Glue the eye to the middle of the thumb.
4. Tie a piece of thin ribbon around the base of the thumb to form a neck for the sheep. Tie the ribbon in a bow.



Games:

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd and Taking Care of the Sheep group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Steal the Sheep group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Big Bad Wolf group activities (crafts)

loyolapress.com- The Lost Sheep Game



Introduce game: What does a shepherd do? What happens if one lamb is missing?

ezinearticles.com- Stray Sheep Game (scroll down for this)

The Lost Sheep Hide and Seek- A great activity game to go with the Bible story. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 146 for game piece and page 146 for directions).

Name Rhythm- This game will allow your students to share a unique thing about themselves with the group, as well as help students see that Jesus knows them each by name. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 221).



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What is Jesus sometimes called? The Good Shepherd


nsumckids.info- Good Shepherd Snacks (scroll down for these)

doodlekins.blogspot.com- Easy Easter Lamb Donut Hole Treat

hungryhappenings.com- Rice Krispies Treat Lamb Pops

instagram.com- Popcorn Sheep

showerofrosesblog.com- Shepherd’s Crook Breadsticks



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do Good Shepherd with his Sheep spot the difference on August 26. More puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. at September 29 – October 3.

The Great Bible Big Fun Activity Book: From the Old and New Testaments by Toni Lind
Follow the Dots to see who the shepherd guards against.
Sheep Scramble- Jesus was called the Good Shepherd. How many sheep are in this flock?

sermons4kids.com- (maze)

funnycoloring.com- Shepherd Looking for His Sheep (maze)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (dot to dot)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (word search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sermons4kids.com- Fill in the blanks

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Good Shepherd Worksheets (page 8)

sdc.me.uk- John 10:11-18 Worksheet

calvarycurriculum.com- The Good Shepherd lesson #206 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

smp.org- Jesus the Good Shepherd
Locate the following passages in the Bible. Write each verse on the lines provided.

Holy Spirit

*Holy Spirit


avemariapress.com- Scriptural Understanding of the Holy Spirit

sundayschoolsources.com- Waiting for the Holy Spirit lesson with vocabulary, songs, questions, etc.

sundayschoolsources.com- The Holy Spirit Arrives lesson with vocabulary, songs, worksheet, questions, etc.

everystudent.com- Who is the Holy Spirit?

ewtn.com- The Holy Spirit: Basic Doctrine, Reflections, Prayers, Church Documents, etc.

godonthe.net- The Holy Spirit

newadvent.org- Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit

preachersfiles.com- Is It the Holy Spirit or is it Memorex?

rogma.org- Great Doctrines of the Bible Lesson 6 The Holy Spirit (Part One)
His Personality, Deity, Names, and Symbols

rogma.org- Great Doctrines of the Bible Lesson 7 The Holy Spirit (Part Two)
His Ministry in Relation to Creation, the Old Testament, The Scriptures, the Life of Christ and to Unbelievers

tearfund.org- This study explores how the Holy Spirit makes us more like Jesus, the unique advocate. This study is number two in the Speak up Bible study course.

ucg.org- Teen Bible Discussion Guides. Topic: The Holy Spirit

thereligionteacher.com- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson Plan

catholicicing.com- Gifts of Holy Spirit Teaching Tools

Holy Spirit Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.

Holy Spirit- (handwriting & coloring) sheet

Holy Spirit/Pentecost- (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 Spirit/Pentecost- lesson plan with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.


*Coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, object lessons, etc. posted in Pre K - K and 1st grade lesson plans above.



Coloring and Crafts:

Holy Spirit/Pentecost- Coloring and Crafts (scroll down to this)

Holy Spirit/Pentecost- Crafts (scroll down to this)



Games:





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.



Fruits of the Holy Spirit Bean Bag Toss- A fun game to review the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit






Puzzles:

mycatholicsource.com- Word Search


All puzzles below 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 Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Double Puzzle (CCC 1832). Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number to reveal the message.

Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Word Chop (CCC 1832). The table below contains words that have been chopped in half. Find the pieces that fit together and write them in the answer area below.

Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Word Search (CCC 1832)

Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Crossword

Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Double Puzzle. Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number to reveal the message.

Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Word Search



Worksheets:

reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printable Packet

drawn2bcreative.com- Fruits of the Spirit Printable Activity

crusaders-for-christ.com- Prayers to the Holy Spirit Handwriting Pages (scroll down to Pentecost)

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Spirit Worksheets (scroll down to this)

web.archive.org- Holy Spirit (look under the appropriate grade level)

smp.org- The Holy Spirit Activity Worksheet

Lesson Plan- Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter (1st grade on up)

Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter
- explain why the apostles did not always recognize Jesus immediately
- explain why some do not believe until they see it with their own eyes or touch it



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write the bold words on the board and discuss with class)

Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Emmaus- near Jerusalem (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Recognize- you know who the person is by looking at him
Stranger- someone you do not know
Prophets- someone who knows the future
Doubter- someone who does not believe
Wound- an injury or damage to a person like a cut, etc.



Plan:

Read story: "Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: Who did the two disciples not recognize? Jesus

sermons4kids.com- Checking The Roll object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Road To Emmaus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- ID Please! object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

childrensermons.com- Without A Doubt lesson

childrensermons.com- Road To Emmaus lesson

calvarycurriculum.com- The Road To Emmaus, Thomas Doubts lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

jesuswalk.com- Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) lesson

jesuswalk.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:36-46) lesson



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Checking the Roll group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Clearly group activities (crafts)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Road To Emmaus (craft)

biblecraftclub.com- Doubting Thomas Craft & Road To Emmaus Craft (scroll down to these crafts)


growingkidsingrace.blogspot.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (craft)

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (John 20) craft

godlyplayblog.blogspot.com- John 20:29 craft

jesus-without-language.net- Jesus Appears to the Disciples craft
static1.squarespace.com- Walk To Emmaus Spinning Craft

amysfreeideas.com- On the Road to Emmaus (scroll down to this craft)

lambsongs.co.nz- He Has Risen Craft Wheel (scroll down to this)

Key Chains- Give students a piece of craft foam and markers. Have the students make a key chain emphasizing today’s lesson about Jesus. Guide the students into coming up with a phrase to put on their key chain. Have students decorate key chain. Use a hole punch to put a hole into the key chain and add a short chain. This will make a good reminder that Jesus is always with them where ever they go.


Introduce craft: What was Jesus nailed to?

Forgiven- Students will make a cross out of nails. (Bible Story Crafts & Projects Children Love by Kathy Ross, pages 103 & 104).

kidfrirendlythingstodo- Making A Cross Necklace Out of Nails
Use 2 or 4 masonry nails to make this craft

instructables.com- Horseshoe Nail Cross Pendant

orientaltrading.com- Nail Cross Necklace Craft Kit- Oriental Trading Company

christiandollarstore.com- Metal Nail Cross Necklace Craft Kit (Makes 12)

christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross
*Neat tip at the bottom for younger students.



Games

sermons4kids.com- Checking the Roll group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Clearly group activities (games)

Take a verse from today’s lesson Luke 24:13-35. Make paper footprints with the words of the verse on each footprint. Let the kids put them in order.

ecounterchristianity.co.uk- Doubting Thomas (scroll down to Activity)

easybreezysundayschool.blogspot.com- Doubting Thomas (game)

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Doubting Thomas: Recognizing Jesus Games

teresaklassen.wordpress.com- Doubting Thomas Ice-breaker idea


Introduce game: Who did the two disciples not recognize? Jesus. Let’s see how well you can recognize someone.


Guess Who?

Materials: paper bag

Directions: Blindfold one student using a paper bag. Pick another student for the first student to guess who it is. The blindfolded student will try to find out who the person is by asking questions to figure out who they are. The unknown student answers the questions using a disguised voice. Once they have identified their fellow class member, that student can be blindfolded and have a turn.
Questions: Was it hard or easy to recognize the person from their voice?



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?

Thomas the Doubter

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. Who ever 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.)



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. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Road to Emmaus File Folder Game- Luke 24:13-35
Be the first one to Emmaus and back to Jerusalem and win the game!

Road To Emmaus Game- Review Luke 24:13-35. Draw on the board a chart and have the players throw a suction toy at the board. Where ever it sticks, the team has to follow the directions. The team with the most points wins.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Do you doubt what you eat?

Have various foods for the students to try and blindfolds. Place a paper plate and spoon in front of each student. Have students pair off and one child put on a blindfold. Put one piece of food on each plate and have the student feed his partner that is blindfolded the food with a spoon. Have the students guess what they are eating. Discuss. Try other foods. Have the other student feed his partner various foods that have not been done. Discuss.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do the Road to Emmaus add to the picture puzzle on November 25).

sermons4kids.com- Stop Doubting and Believe (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Road to Emmaus (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Road to Emmaus (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (word search)

4catholiceducators.com- Luke 24:13-35 (word search)

web.archive.org- Luke 24:13-35 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Doubting Thomas (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears To His Disciples (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus (crossword)

web.archive.org- Luke 24:13-35 (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (matching)

biblewise.com- On the Road to Emmaus (fill in the blanks)

biblewise.com- On The Road To Emmaus
Use the word bank to fill in the blanks in the story about what happened on the road to Emmaus.

biblewise.com- 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 (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (fill in the blanks)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Road To Emmaus, Thomas Doubts lessons with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

sdc.me.uk- Luke 23:13-35 Year A Worksheet

tes.com- Doubting Thomas Worksheets

jesuswalk.com- Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) lesson (questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

jesuswalk.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:36-46) lesson (questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

smp.org- The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus Part II
Discussion questions based on The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).

smp.org- Just a Closer Walk with Thee
A worksheet where students are asked to read and reflect on the Gospel of Luke’s powerful image of how Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist through the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

smp.org- Encountering Jesus: Writing Assignment
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It gives two options for a writing assignment that uses scripture and the imagination.

Lesson Plan- Pentecost (1st grade on up)

Pentecost


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Pentecost/Wind and Fire
- define ascension
- explain why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit and who the Holy Spirit is



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write the bold words on the board and discuss with class)

Ascension- Jesus’ return to heaven
Holy Spirit- the third person of the Blessed Trinity who Jesus sent to help his Church
Pentecost Sunday- the day the Holy Spirit came.
Blessed Trinity- the three divine persons in one God.
Mount of Olives- outside Jerusalem, which is the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Holy Spirit- third person of the Blessed Trinity, understood as the spiritual force of God
Heaven- where good people are believed to go after death, where God and the angels live
Pentecost- a Christian festival celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter to remember and honor the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
Jewish festival of Pentecost (Shavuoth)- a Jewish festival held on the 6th day of Sivan, in May or June, and to remember and honor the Law being given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.



Plan:

Introduce story- Jesus saw his disciples many times. The first time was on the road to Emmaus, and later suddenly, Jesus appeared in a locked room with them when they were afraid of the Roman rulers and chief priests. All believed but Thomas who finally believed that it was Jesus when he touched His wounds on His hands and feet. During the next few weeks, Jesus’ disciples and friends saw Him often.

This is the story about the last time that the disciples saw Jesus.


Story- "Wind and Fire" or a Pentecost story and then ask questions



Activities:

sermons4kids.com- New Wind Blowing object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Pentecostal Power object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletins

sermons4kids.com- The Wind In Your Socks object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

dltk-bible.com- Pentecost lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

calvarycurriculum.com- The Day of Pentecost lesson #245 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47)

ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Bible Lesson: The Pentecost Party (Acts 2:1-21)

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: The Birth of the Church on Pentecost

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday Cycle C

ministry-to-children.com- Pentecost Sunday School Lesson: God Gives the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21)

ministry-to-children.com- Pentecost for Kids: Videos, Lessons, and Ideas

thereligionteacher.com- Pentecost Activities (crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc.)

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Spirit Lesson Plan

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Eight Ways to Teach Ascension and Pentecost



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- New Wind Blowing group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecostal Power group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Wind In Your Socks group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration group activities (crafts)


Introduce crafts: Who was God going to send to the disciples? The Holy Spirit.

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

dltk-bible.com- Flying Dove Paper Craft

enchantedlearnilng.com- Peace Dove Craft

catholicicing.com- Holy Spirit Craft (make a dove from a paper plate)

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here.

Peaceful Dove Ornament- A cute dove made out of a peanut. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, page 44 & 45).

catholicicing.com- Printable Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Craft

catholicicing.com- Catholic Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Printable For Kids {7 Craft Ideas!}

Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson- 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 in their life (page 224).

lifewithmoorebabies.com- Chihuly Glass Art for Kids Made from Plastic Bottles

sermons4kids.com- Windsock Craft

flickr.com- Kirigami Fire Spinner (with directions link at bottom)

catholicinspired.com- Pentecost Pin-less Pinwheel ~ Symbol of Fire and Wind

christiancrafters.com- Pentecost Spinner

catholicplayground.com- Holy Spirit Scripture Wheel

dltk-bible.com- Stained Glass Craft

kidsfriendly.org- Pentecost Suncatcher

christiangiftstogo.blogspot.com- Pentecost Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft

Pentecost- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 63 & 64.)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Day of Pentecost Suncatcher

Tongues of Fire Headbands Craft- Use card stock paper or cardboard to cut out flame shapes. Have the children paint them with water colors or glue red and orange pieces of tissue paper on it to make it look like flames. Use a strip of paper for the headband, fitting it to each child’s head and using a stapler to secure the headband. Attach the flames to the headband using the stapler as well.



Games:

sermons4kids.com- New Wind Blowing group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecostal Power group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Wind In Your Socks group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration group activities (games)

avemariapress.com- Holy Spirit Memory Game

123homeschool4me.com- 12 Disciples Memory Game

daniellesplace.com- Wind and Fire Relay (scroll down to this)
Before class cut crepe paper into 2 feet lengths. Divide your students into teams and give them each a straw and a piece of crepe paper. Have them use the straw to blow the crepe paper across the room and back. If you don’t want them to get on the floor, have them blow the crepe across a table.

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Listen Up
This game will help kids remember to listen for the Holy Spirit (page 105).


Introduce game: What flickered around the disciple’s heads, but didn’t burn them? Fiery flames


Who Has The Fire?

Need: Orange construction paper balled up to be the fire.

Directions: The children sit in a circle close together. The child who is “It” stands away from the circle and hides their eyes while the fire is passed around. When “It” says "STOP!", the child holding the fire hides it (under their leg, up their sleeve, etc.). The child who is “It” guesses who has the fire. The child who had the fire is now “It”.






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)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Pentecost Sunday is 50 days after Easter. Jewish Pentecost was a thanksgiving feast for the first fruits of the wheat harvest and was associated with remembrance of God's gift of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. What is bread made out of? Let’s make some bread to celebrate Pentecost.

pillsbury.com- Carmel Sticky Buns

allrecipes.com- Cinnamon Buns



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids
November 29- Which group of disciples is the odd one out?

craftingthewordofgod.com- Holy Spirit Puzzle

craftingthewordofgod.com- The Day of Pentecost Puzzle

sermons4kids.com- The Work of the Holy Spirit (maze)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (word search)

sermons4kids.com-The Power Source (word search)

biblekids.eu- Pentecost (word search)

biblewise.com- Pentecost (word search #1)

biblewise.com- Pentecost (word search #2)

longwaitforisabella.com- Pentecost (word search)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (word search)

web.archive.org- Cycle B John 20:19-23 (word search)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (word search)

dltk-bible.com- Pentecost Puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, word searches)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source (crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle B John 20:19-23 (crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle C John 20:19-23 (crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Day of Pentecost lesson #245 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year A

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year B

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year C

catholicicing.com- Pentecost Notebooking Page

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (multiple choice)

pflaum.com- Four times during the school year, Pflaum Gospel Weeklies provides three ready-to-print activities for each level; Seeds (Preschool), Promise (Grades K-1), Good News (Grades 2-3), Venture (Grades 4-6) and Visions (Grades 7-8). Plus each season special features for the entire family.

reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printables Packet

sacraparentalcom- Pentecost Worksheet (scroll down to this and click on "their website" for pdf link)

web.archive.org- Holy Spirit Worksheets

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.

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students (worksheets posted)

smp.org- Pentecost
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can read the account of Pentecost in the Acts of the Apostles and answer questions about it.

smp.org- The Two Pentecosts
A chart used to draw parallels between the feasts of Shavuot and Christian Pentecost.

The Folded Napkin

Why did Jesus fold the napkin?

This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating in the e-mails.

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this.......

John 20:7 tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.

Early that Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, "They have taken the Lord's body and I don't know where they have taken Him!"

Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the napkin that had covered Jesus face was folded up and lying to one side.

Is that important? Absolutely!

Is that really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about the Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.

When the Servant set the dinner table for the Master, he made sure it was exactly the way the Master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the Master had finished eating. The Servant would not dare touch that table until the Master was finished.

If the Master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm finished".

I did not know this....

If the Master got up from the table, and folded his napkin beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because....the folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"

He is coming back!

During this Holy season, I pray that you are blessed with peace and joy in the knowledge that He IS coming back.

Lesson Plan- Easter/Empty Tomb (1st grade on up)

Easter/The Empty Tomb


Objectives: The students will be able to
- explain that Easter is the celebration of Jesus' rising from the dead with new life
- retell the Easter/Empty Tomb story
- define resurrection



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Easter- celebration of Jesus’ resurrection
Resurrection- coming to new life after death
Faith- the gift that helps us believe and trust
Tomb- a cave used to bury the dead



Plan:

Read story: "The Empty Tomb" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: What happened on Easter?

sermons4kids.com- It’s Empty object lesson with coloring page

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

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, multiple choice, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Faces of Easter object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, quiz, group activities, worship bulletin

childrensministry.com- a number of activities for teaching and celebrating Easter

dltk-bible.com- The Easter Story lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

calvarycurriculum.com- Jesus is Risen! lesson #238), Peter and John Visit Jesus’ Tomb (lesson #239) with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

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

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

ministrytoyouth.com- Youth Group Lesson on Easter

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

loyolapress.com- Easter Activities

avemariapress.com- Dying and Rising (writing prompt)

avemariapress.com- Our Ancestors of Faith Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Easter Meaning (Why Is Easter Called Easter?) Activity



Crafts

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

sermons4kids.com- Surprise! group activities (crafts)

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

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

catholicicing.com- How To Make Resurrection Eggs- 2 Dozen Ideas!

catholicinspired.com- Paper Plate Lilies

christiancrafters.com- The Colors of Christ Cross
*Neat tip at the bottom for younger students.



Introduce craft: Did they find Jesus in the tomb on Easter? Let’s make something that shows what they found.

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).

catholicicing.com- Printable Resurrection Set



Introduce art activity: 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).

parenting.com- Coffee Filter Butterfly

firstpalette.com- 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.



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

kinderart.com- Jelly Bean Sweet Jar (craft)

happyhomefairy.com- Jelly Bean Prayer Free Printable

freekidscraft.com- Jelly Bean Prayer printable and craft

mamajenn.com- Jelly Bean Prayer label (printable)

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



Games

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

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

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

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Resurrection Bible Bingo

christiancrafters.com- He Has Risen 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

You Can’t Keep Jesus Down- Your children will discover that even thought people tried to keep Jesus in the grave, they couldn’t; just as Jesus said. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 148).

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.)



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. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

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)

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.



Snacks:

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

christiancrafters.com- Empty Tomb Snacks

dltk-holidays.com- He’s Alive Buns

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Cake

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Rolls

crosswalk.com- Resurrection Story Cookies

Note: You can make these cookies 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.



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

christiancrafters.com- New Life Butterfly Snack



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

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

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (maze)

biblewise.com- Jesus is Alive (maze)

biblewise.com- Find the Cave (maze)

biblewise.com- He is Risen! (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 Ressurection (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

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

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (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

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

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

sermons4kids.com- Easter (jumble) John 20:18

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

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

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

biblewise.com- True or False with answers

biblewise.com- True or False (Resurrection) with answers

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

sundayschoolresources.co.uk- Easter Worksheets

paththroughthenarrowgate.com- Printable Resurrection Worksheets (3 Different Levels)

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

tes.com- Easter Worksheets (A series of worksheets and an interactive presentation teaching the Easter story)

smp.org- The Resurrected Jesus
Students answer questions about the story of Jesus' Resurrection from one of the four Gospels.

pflaum.com- Four times during the school year, Pflaum Gospel Weeklies provides three ready-to-print activities for each level; Seeds (Preschool), Promise (Grades K-1), Good News (Grades 2-3), Venture (Grades 4-6) and Visions (Grades 7-8). Plus each season special features for the entire family.


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.

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.