Fourth Commandment Activities

Fourth Commandment: Honor Your Father and Mother (Catholic)


Have I been disrespectful to my parents, neglected them, or despised them?
Do I respect my authorities?
Do I talk back or disrespect my parents, teachers, or other authorities?
Am I disobedient?
Do I fail to listen to my parents when they are talking to me?
Do I fail to show my parents love because it does not seem “cool”?
Do I listen to my friends more than my parents?
Do I do my chores when I am asked to?
Do I help with my younger brothers and sisters?


Lesson 19: The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of God-(The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 90-99). For younger students.

Lesson 19: The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 121-126). For older students.

Honor Your Father and Mother- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 56-63).

catholicity.com- Lesson 19 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org- The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church

Honor Your Father and Mother- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 56-63).

godsmostprecious.blogspot.com- Fifth Commandment (Protestant but can be converted to Catholic)
These are printables that were created to use in Sunday School classes. They are intended for children ages 3-6. There is a writing practice sheet, a take home sheet, games, craft / ideas page and coloring pages.

Honor Your Father and Mother Chain- Children will honor their fathers and mothers by creating paper chains describing some of the things their father and mothers have taught them.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Exodus 20:12 Bible Verse Printables

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Free Father’s Day Printables. Free Father's Day Bible Crafts, Activities, Honor your Father Printables, Games, Copywork, Verse Cards, Minibooks, Gifts for kids to make and more! Great for Homeschool & Sunday School Lessons.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Free Mother's Day Bible Crafts, Activities, Honor your Mother Printables, Games, Copywork, Coupons, Verse Cards, Minibooks, Gifts for kids to make and more! Great for Homeschool & Sunday School Lessons.

kidsart.com- Top Ten Coupons for Kids to Give to their Parents

allfreeprintables.com- Chore Coupons

mashable.com- Mother’s Day Coupons



Coloring:

sundayschoolzone.com- Honor Your Mother

sundayschoolzone.com- Honor Your Father

sketchite.com- Honor Your Parents coloring pages

churchhousecollection.com- Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother

sundayschoolkids.com- Thank you God for Mom

ministry-to-children.com- God, I am thankful for Mommy

ministry-to-children.com- Dear God, Thank you for my Daddy



Crafts:

ehow.co.uk- Christian Crafts for Honoring Your Parents

sundayschoolcrafts.net- Honor thy Mother Craft (you can make something like it for Honor thy Father)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Father’s Day Printables

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Mother’s Day Printables

enchantedlearning.com- Mother’s Day Printable Books
Short books for early readers with phrases to finish, questions to answers, and pictures to draw.

enchantedlearning.com- Father’s Day Printable Books
Short books for early readers with phrases to finish, questions to answers, and pictures to draw.



Games:

Mother May I?



Honor Your Parents Game- A simple game for preschool through first grade to have them tell why they love their parents.

Need: 1 sponge

Directions: Cut the sponge into a large heart. Have the students sit in a circle. The teacher turns her back to the students and she says, "Pass, pass, pass." The students then pass the heart to their right around the circle. When the teacher says, "Stop," the child holding the heart has to say a reason why they love their parents.





8 pages of cards

Back Talk (4th Commandment)- The object of this game is for the children to honor their parent’s requests in the proper way. Print out the three sets of cards. One set is what a parent would say to their child (these cards are in red). Another set is a disrespectful response from a child to the parent. Another set of cards is what the child should say to their parent. Shuffle the cards and deal them completely out. Have the players put their cards face up in from of them so that others can see and read their cards and help them if necessary. By taking turns, have one player start with what a parent would say and read it out loud. After they have read the card, they place it in the middle of the table face up. The rest of the players then check their cards to see if they have one that says what a disrespectful child would say to their parent in response in this situation. If they have the card, they read it out loud and place it face up next to the first card. Then the players look at their cards to see if they have what a child should say to their parent. If they have the card, they read it out loud and place it face up next to the second card. Players can also play in teams so they can help each other answer the questions.





Honor Your Father and Mother (4th Commandment)- God says to “Honor your father and mother”. Honoring your father and mother means respecting and obeying them because they are very important people. Place your markers on the "START” space. The players roll a die and follow the directions on the space they land on. When a player lands on the picture of the family, they must state a reason why their parents are important. Example: “I honor my parents because they take care of me.” The first player to “FINISH” wins.













Skit:

Have the students make up a skit and act it out. It can be about honoring your mother and father or not. They can also do alternative endings to their skit where the students did honor their parents.



Puzzles & Worksheets:

web.archive.org- Look under 10 Commandments for worksheets


These activities 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.


Honor Your Father and Mother- Word Search

Fourth Commandment- Word Jumble

Honor Your Father and Mother- Crossword

Honor Your Parents (worksheet)- List the top 10 reasons why you love your parents. Then list how you can help them.



Worksheets:

enchantedlearning.com- Miscellaneous Father's Day Worksheets to Print (scroll down to this)

enchantedlearning.com- Other Mother's Day Activities (scroll down to these worksheets)



Movies:

Veggie Tales- Duke and the Great Pie War



Bible Stories:

Parable of the Two Sons/Lost Son, Ruth, Temptation of Jesus


Prodigal Son/I’m Sorry- (Pre K – K) lesson plan with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles








The Prodigal Son File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to get to the father hugging his lost son.












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

Resist the Temptation File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to resist the temptation just like Jesus did.

Recruiting Volunteers To Be Catechists

Generating excitement and volunteers for CCD is rather daunting. Finding people that want to be a catechist is sometimes like finding a needle in a haystack. Each year it becomes harder and harder to find CCD teachers because parishioners do not want to be challenged with such an undertaking. Most feel that they are not qualified to teach and do not have the skills for classroom management. Others believe that they do not have the time nor patience to be a catechist.


So how can you find catechists?


• Have posters and announcements in the church bulletin. For example: Help our children be all they can be. Become a CCD teacher and use your talents God has given you to help teach our faith.

• At the end of Mass during announcements let the congregation know that your church is looking for a few good men and woman to be a volunteer and teach CCD. Ask them if they are looking for ways to make meaningful contributions to your church, to maintain their skills (or learn new skills!) and to interact with others.

• Let the prospective volunteers know that assistance and training will be provided before CCD starts so the catechist will be prepared and be an effective teacher. (By providing assistance and training to all perspective volunteers alleviates any worries that they might have by letting them know that they are not alone and that they will have help.)

• Spread the word that catechists are needed and that it is a rewarding experience.

• Flat out ask people to be a catechist. They are more likely to consider being a catechist if someone asks them face to face and will usually not to turn you down.

• One of the best sources of future volunteers is current volunteers. It is likely that if someone is passionate enough to volunteer their time, they are likely to have at least some friends who share those same passions and interests. Also, a person who is already a catechist should not only have a good understanding of the church’s needs, but also what types of personalities would do well there. In other words, a current volunteer can be the perfect volunteer recruiter… but only if they like the church enough and feel appreciated enough to recommend the job to others. Keep volunteers happy, and be sure to let them know about any available volunteer positions.

• Have a catechist recruitment luncheon. An organized get-together will provide a good way to exchange information about being a catechist and how much their help is appreciated and needed.


Can you think of ways of recruiting volunteers to be catechists?

Third Commandment Activities

Third Commandment: Keep Holy the Sabbath Day (Catholic)


Do you keep the Lord’s Day holy?
Do I try to get out of Mass on Sunday?
Do I fail to pay attention at Mass? During my prayers?
Have I been late for Mass through my own negligence?
Do I do unnecessary work on Sunday? Do I save all my homework for Sunday?
Do I fail to take extra time for prayer and family on Sunday?
Do I fail to serve others on Sunday?
Have I deliberately missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation?
Have I tried to observe Sunday as a family day and a day of rest?
Have I given over a considerable portion of my Sundays to temporal affairs and not dedicated a good part of these days to spiritual reading, prayer, and fellowship?
Do I deliberately come to Mass late or leave early?


Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 85-89). For younger students.

Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 116-120). For older students.

catholicity.com- Lesson 18 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org- The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church

Set Aside a Special Day for God- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 48-55).

Church & Respect- lesson on why and how to act in church and what it means to respect others (parents, teachers, etc.). Lesson consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

On the Seventh Day God Rested- What are we supposed to do on the seventh day? Go to Mass. PK – K lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.



Coloring:

applesaucekids.com- The Seventh Day God Rests

web.archive.org- Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath Day.

churchhousecollection.com- Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.



Crafts:

sundayschoolcrafts.net- Remember The Sabbath Day And Keep It Holy Craft (change this to #3 Commandment)


Introduce craft: Where do we come to worship on Sunday?

Make a church- Lesson 1: The Church Is God’s House (Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doerfler Dall, page 8).

web.archive.org- Matching Pieces Church

daniellesplace.com- several crafts posted

papercraftsquare.com- New England Community Church Free Building Paper Model Download
The classic, clapboard church building with a clock and bell tower. Enlarge template for younger students to do. Teachers may need to help children put church together.



Introduce craft: Have you ever noticed the beautiful stained glass windows in church? Let’s make one to take home.

momontimeout.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft

kindercraze.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft



Games:

What ever happened to good manners in church?- Find out if you know how to behave in church. Roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow the directions on the space you land on. If the space has a Roll Play activity on it, perform it to the best of your ability. If needed, the teacher will help you understand what to do and coach you how to do it correctly. If the space has a picture of person reacting to bad behavior that they had just seen in church, draw a Game Card and read it out loud (if the student cannot read, the teacher or someone can read it for them). Answer the question to the best of your ability (the teacher can coach the student if necessary).



Puzzles:


These activities 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.


Third Commandment- Word Jumble

Keep Holy The Sabbath Day- Crossword



Worksheets:

web.archive.org- Look under 10 Commandments for worksheets



Bible Stories:

Picking Grain on the Sabbath (Matthew 12), Celebrate Sabbath/Manna in the Wilderness, Healing on the Sabbath

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): Holy Week

Holy Week (you can break this lesson into several to cover all of Holy Week)


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the events of Holy Week
- discuss the meaning of Holy Week and what happens during that time
- discuss that through Jesus' death and resurrection our sins are forgiven



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson.



Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Easter Word Wall (scroll down for this). 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.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Word Wall (scroll down for this)

theholidayzone.com- Easter Word Wall
Cards that have pictures with words and some with just words.



Plan:


Circle Time:


Introduce story: Who died and came back to life so our sins would be forgiven?

Read your Holy Week story to the children. Then ask some of the questions from below:

What did Jesus ride on coming into Jerusalem? A donkey colt.

What did the people lay on the ground in front of Jesus? Palm leaves.

What were the people doing inside the temple that made Jesus so angry? People were buying and selling animals.

What did Jesus do? He stormed through the temple overturning the tables and furniture and driving the sellers and the animals out of the temple.

What did the Temple rulers want to do with Jesus? Get rid of him.

Who went secretly to the chief priests to tell them when it would be safe to arrest Jesus? Judas.

What did they give Judas? 30 silver coins.

Did Jesus say at The Last Supper that one of his disciples would betray him? Yes.

Jesus told the disciples to eat the bread. What does the bread represent? His body.

What does the wine represent? His blood.

Who kissed Jesus on the cheek? Judas.

Who denied Jesus three times just like Jesus said someone would? Peter.

Judas was sorry that he’d given Jesus away to the chief priest. What did he do when he went to the temple? He threw down the 30 coins.

Then what did Judas do? Hanged himself.

Who did the people choose to be set free? Barabbas, the murderer.

Pontius Pilate asked the people “What shall I do with Jesus?” And what did the people say? Crucify him, crucify him!

What was put on Jesus’ head? A crown of thorns.

What did Jesus have to carry? A huge wooden cross.

What was Jesus nailed to? A huge wooden cross.

Why were guards placed at Jesus’ tomb? The Jewish leaders were afraid that someone might try to steal the body and claim that Jesus had come alive again.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What is that special week called just before Easter? Holy Week.

Don’t Just Sit There: Bible Stories That Move You (For Ages 3-5) pages 90 & 91, from Abingdon Press. 4 finger plays for the children to do.


The Palm Sunday Song- The students can do this and act it out while singing.

Words by Harrison Woodard

Sung to the tune "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain"
Note: The words in parentheses may be spoken, shouted, or omitted.

He'll be riding on a donkey
When he comes
(Praise God!)
He'll be riding on a donkey
When he comes
(Praise God!)
He'll be riding on a donkey,
He'll be riding on a donkey,
He'll be riding on a donkey
When he comes
(Praise God!)

Oh, we'll all go out to meet him
When he comes
(Our King!)
Oh, we'll all go out to meet him
When he comes
(Our King!)
Oh, we'll all go out to meet him,
We'll all go out to meet him,
We'll all go out to meet him
When he comes
(Praise God! Our King!)

We'll be waving our palm branches
When he comes
(God's Son!)
We'll be waving our palm branches
When he comes
(God's Son!)
We'll be waving our palm branches,
We'll be waving our palm branches,
We'll be waving our palm branches
When he comes
(Praise God! Our King! God's Son!)

We'll be shouting out "Hosanna!"
When he comes
(We're Saved!)
We'll be shouting out "Hosanna!"
When he comes
(We're Saved!)
We'll be shouting out "Hosanna!",
We'll be shouting out "Hosanna!",
We'll be shouting out "Hosanna!"
When he comes
(Praise God! Our King! God's Son! We're Saved!)



gardenofpraise.com- Jesus’ Last Days (song)



Activities:

Introduce activities: What day does Holy Week start on? What is that day called?

godshand.clclutheran.org- Palm Sunday lesson with activities

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus on Palm Sunday (Preschool Lesson)

preschool-plan-it.com- Palm Sunday Preschool Theme

dltk-bible.com- The Easter Story lessons that include Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Jesus Prays, Jesus Dies, etc.

ministry-to-children.com- Preschool Bible Lesson: The Last Supper

sunday-school-center.com- The Last Supper (with His Disciples)

godshand.clclutheran.org- The Lord Institutes the Lord’s Supper lesson with activities

godshand.clclutheran.org- Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane His Betrayal and Arrest lesson with activities

godshand.clclutheran.org- Jesus Before the High Priests Peter’s Denial lesson with activities

godshand.clclutheran.org- Jesus Before Pilate lesson with activities

godshand.clclutheran.org- The Crucifixion of Jesus lesson with activities

godshand.clclutheran.org- The Death and Burial of Jesus lesson with activities

ministry-to-children.com- Preschool Bible Lesson: Jesus is Crucified

ministry-to-children.com- Three Easy-to-Understand Holy Week Activities for Preschool Kids



Crafts:

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

orientaltrading.com- Color Your Own Holy Week Wheels

thedomesticnotebook.blogspot.com- Holy Week Calendar Craft (do Sunday through Saturday)


Introduce craft: What did Jesus ride on coming into Jerusalem? A donkey colt.

dltk-kids.com- Paper Bag Donkey Craft (template provided)


Introduce craft: What did the people wave at Jesus and put on the ground in front of him?

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday (Luke 19) craft

dltk-bible.com- Palm Leaf Fold and Cut Craft

*Note: For younger students you can use the pattern and draw the palm branches on the paper before class.

Palm Sunday- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 53 & 54.)


Introduce craft: How can we remember the reason we celebrate Communion?

familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com- Corpus Christi Mosaic Chalice Craft
The children will explore the events and meaning of The Last Supper while creating chalices.

dltk-bible.com- Last Supper Key Chain
This simple keychain craft reinforces the memory verse from John 6:35.

Holy Thursday/Last Supper Craft by catholicicing.com- an easy craft based on the famous Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper painting.


Introduce craft: What crowed three times just like Jesus said it would? A rooster. Who denied Jesus three times just like Jesus said someone would? Peter.

first-school.ws- Rooster Craft
A cute rooster craft made with a paper plate. Leave off the feet and the rooster can rock back and forth.


Introduce craft: What did Jesus have to carry and what was he nailed to?

Jesus is Crucified- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 55 & 56.)



Games:

Introduce game: What did Jesus ride on coming into Jerusalem? A donkey colt.

Play "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" game for Palm Sunday. You can buy it any where you get birthday supplies. Use tape instead of pins.

kidsbirthdaycakes.co- Pin the Tail on the Donkey (free printable game)



Introduce game: What would you bring if you went to Jerusalem? Let’s find out.

Pack Your Bag

Directions: This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "I’m going to Jerusalem and in my bag I packed ..........." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a telephone, or a pet dog. The next player in line begins the same way but adds a second object after repeating the first. The third player also begins, “I’m going to Jerusalem and in my bag I packed ..........." He must repeat the first two objects and then add a third. So it goes on, but if a player can’t repeat or mixes up the order of the objects then he is out.

If you haven't got many players, the same children can keep adding more items. The game continues until one player remains or until time is up. Some lists get very long and are remembered for years by the players. A variation is to decide that the objects chosen must start with the letters of the alphabet in order, for example "apple, bat, cake...zebra." This makes it a little easier to remember. (You could also help the player if necessary so everyone can play). Or you can call on a student and ask them to name something that starts with the letter A that they would bring to Jerusalem. Go around the circle and use each letter of the alphabet. Have the students name an object that they would put in their suitcase if they were going to Jerusalem.


Sunday Best (Palm Sunday)- This game will help children learn to honor Jesus as king. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 145-146).

Temple Bowling (Jesus Clears the Temple)- This game will help children discover God wants his house to be a place of worship. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 83). *You can also use empty 2 liter soda bottles.


Introduce game: Who ate with Jesus at the Last Supper? His disciples. Let’s see if there are enough chairs for everyone to sit. (Play Musical Chairs)

Musical Chairs

Line up alternate facing chairs, one less than the number of children playing. (Example: If there are 10 players, place 9 chairs). The players move round the chairs while the music is on. When the music stops they have to sit down on a free chair. The player without a chair is out and let that player be the one to stop the music the next time. Remove one chair each time the music is played. Repeat until you have only 2 players and 1 chair. The one to sit down first on the last chair is the winner.



*Play one of the following review games and use the questions from the Bible story above.

Introduce game: What crowed three times just like Jesus said it would? A rooster.

Pass the Rooster!

Directions- A timer is set for any time the teacher wishes. Have the students sit in a circle. The teacher then gives a student a rooster and asks them a Bible Question. The student must answer the question correctly. If they do not, the student must answer another question until they are correct. When the student is correct, the teacher says, “Pass the rooster!” and the student passes the rooster to the person on their right and that student must answer a Bible Question to be able to pass the rooster. Whoever is holding the rooster with the timer goes off is the rooster.



Introduce game: How well do you know about Holy Week? Let’s find out.

Basketball

Need: one small ball (or two balled up pieces of paper), two chairs, one trashcan.

Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Divide the class into two teams. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Ask the first person in Team #1 a question. If they are correct, they get to try to make a basket. If they make a basket, their team gets a point. If they do not get a basket, their team does not receive a point. After the first player has his turn, he then goes to the end of Team #1’s line. It is now Team #2’s turn. The team with the most points wins.



Introduce game: Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder? For many, Seder meals are not a common part of their typical Holy Week traditions. To help you 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




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.


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

Materials: empty plastic soda bottle, egg timer, basket, Holy Week Question (above)

Directions: Have the students sit in a circle on the floor. Set the egg timer for a specified time. Choose a player to start the game by spinning the bottle on the floor. Whoever the bottle points to, they have to answer a question. If the player gets the question right, they get the point (you can keep score on the board). If they are wrong, the person who spun the bottle the gets the point. The player that was asked the question then spins the bottle and the game continues until the egg timer goes off. Who ever has the most points, wins. You can play this game individually or as teams.

Holy Week Memory Game- Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What happened on Good Friday? Discuss.

Good Friday Cross- Good Friday marks the day of the crucifixion. Make crosses out of bread sticks (use Pillsbury refrigerated breadsticks).

pillsbury.com- Cheesy Crescent Sticks and make into a cross

pillsbury.com- Twisty Dippers and make into a cross.


During Lent we do not eat meat on Fridays. We also do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. What can we eat during this time? Discuss. Make a snack that is meatless.

catholicculture.org- Good Friday Bread



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing coloring/puzzles/worksheets.

sermons4kids.com- Palm Sunday (coloring)

first-school.ws- Palm Sunday coloring page with or without text

sermons4kids.com- Cleansing the Temple (coloring)

sermons4kids.com- The Last Supper (coloring)

first-school.ws- The Last Supper coloring page with or without text

first-school.ws- Jesus Carrying His Cross coloring page with or without text

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross (coloring)

sermons4kids.com- The Crucifixion (coloring)

first-school.ws- D is for Donkey (handwriting)


These activities 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.

Last Supper- handwriting & coloring sheet

Holy Week- handwriting & coloring sheet


lambsongs.co.nz- “Jesus Rides a Donkey to Church”, “Washing Feet”, “Jesus Eats With His Friends”, “Judas, Thirty Silver Coins”, “Jesus Is Taken To The High Priest”, “Peter and the Rooster”, by Jill Kemp (booklets and one page stories for the children to color)

godshand.clclutheran.org- Palm Sunday (worksheet)
Read the class the sentences and have them color the donkey by each true sentence. (Scroll down to this.)

godshand.clclutheran.org- The Lord Institutes the Lord’s Supper (worksheet)
Cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page and glue them into the proper spaces in the verse below. Memorize the verse. (Scroll down to this.)

godshand.clclutheran.org- The Crucifixion of Jesus (worksheet)
Help the children complete these pictures by drawing a cross where you think it should go. Then color the pictures. (Scroll down to this.)

godshand.clclutheran.org- The Death and Burial of Jesus (worksheet)
Do these sentences make us happy or sad? Read each sentence to the class and have them color the happy or sad face. (Scroll down to this.)


Washing Feet (dot-to-dot)- Dot-to-Dot Bible Pictures PK-K by Linda Standke, page 26.

Remembering Jesus (dot-to-dot)- Dot-to-Dot Bible Pictures PK-K by Linda Standke. Page 27.

The Cross (dot-to-dot)- Dot-to-Dot Bible Pictures PK-K by Linda Standke. Page 28.

Bless the King! (find the hidden picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 27.

Jesus Died for You (find the hidden picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 28.

Bless the King! (color picture and cut on dotted lines to make a puzzle) page 118, Waving High (dot-to-dot) page 119, Do Not Keep Quiet (hidden pictures) page 120, Whole Heart (dot-to-dot) page 121, Remembering Jesus (dot-to-dot) page 122, The Passover (color the two pictures that are the same) page 123, Washing Feet (dot-to-dot ) page 124, The Crucifixion (dot-to-dot) page 125, Jesus Died for You (find the hidden picture) page 126, The Cross (dot-to-dot) page 127 - Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK-K

The King of Kings- Look at the pictures in each row. Color the picture in each row that look the same as the first picture in that row. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 70).

Jesus Enters Jerusalem- Use the code to fill in the blanks and see how Jesus answered the Pharisees. (Red Hot Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 44).

Peter Denies Jesus- Peter denied Jesus three times. Hidden in this picture are three numbers 3’s. Can you find them? Color the picture. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 76).

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!- Jesus had to go before many people before finally going to the cross. Follow this maze to see where He went. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 77).

Soldiers Make Fun of Jesus- The soldiers mocked Jesus. They dressed Him like a fake king. Draw a line to the things that the soldiers put on Jesus. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 78).

Simon Helps Jesus- Connect the dots to see how Simon helped Jesus. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 79).

Jesus Forgives the People- Write the first letter of each object to fill in the blank in this sentence. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 80).

Jesus Dies on the Cross- Listen to the directions and circle the correct answer. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 81).

A Friend Shares His Tomb- Look at these pictures. They tell the story of Jesus’ burial. Number the pictures in the correct order. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 82).

Tamara Lowe at Christ Fellowship

I wish I could do this:

Passover Seder Crafts

incultureparent.com- Passover Craft: Seder Placemat

funfamily.com- Spring Seder Plate

crayola.com- Passover Seder Plate: Bring the symbolism and traditions of Passover to life with this decorative Model Magic® Seder plate. Handmade ceremonial crafts teach children about their own or other families' celebrations.

theshiksa.com- Homemade Passover Seder Plates
Here’s a Passover craft that is sure to get your kids excited about the holiday– painting their very own Seder plate!

crayola.com- Passover Seder Place Cards: Make one for each person at the table.

teachervision.fen.com- Paper Seder Plate: In this art activity, students learn about Passover by making their own Seder plate

freekidscrafts.com- Printable Seder Plate (plate and food printables)

huffingtonpost.com- 15 DIY Passover Seder Plates Your Kids Will Love To Make

artistshelpingchildren.org- Ideas for Kids to Make Seder Plates for Passover

Second Commandment Activities

Second Commandment: Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain (Catholic)


Do you use God’s name only in a holy way or for prayer?
Do I say God’s name in anger or in a bad way?
Do I use the names of the saints in unholy ways?
Do I use bad language?
Do I make oaths or promises with God’s name that I won’t keep?
Have I used God's name in vain: lightly or carelessly?
Have I been angry with God?
Have I insulted a sacred person or abused a sacred object?


Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 85-89). For younger students.

Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 116-120). For older students.

catholicity.com- Lesson 18 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org- The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church (scroll down to 2150)

Speak God’s Name With Respect- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 38-47).



churchhousecollection.com- Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord, thy God in vain.



Crafts:

christiancrafters.com- Change this to: God loves me or I love God. A pretty heart that you can really make out of anything.

preschooleducation.com- Jesus Loves Me Plate: Change this to “God loves ______ (child’s name)”. A cute and easy craft made out of a paper plate.

sundayschoolcrafts.net- Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord Thy God In Vain Craft (change this to #2 Commandment)

biblelovenotes.blogspot.com- We can take the Lord’s name in vain even if we never say a cuss word (you can easily make this into a craft)



Explain to the children that we should not follow someone else's example if they are misusing God's name. We need to be creative and be prepared with our own words for the next time we are angry or upset. Have the children make a puppet that looks like them. The children then show how by using the puppets what they should say when they get angry or upset.

tlc.howstuffworks.com- Big Mouth Puppets

familycrafts.about.com- Finger Puppet People

frekidscrafts.com- Plastic Spoon Puppets Craft

micador.com- Puppet People



Games:

Do You Measure Up? (Jesus Is Love)- Change this game to “God is Love”. A fun low energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This game will help children realize that God’s love for them is too great to be measured. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 126).

Pin Jesus’ Love in Your Heart (change to Pin God’s Love in Your Heart)- A great classroom or party game to play to lead into a discussion on Jesus and his love. Ideal for young children. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 45).



This game 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.


Potty Mouth: Using the Lord’s name in vain is like fingernails scrapping down a chalkboard. God hears us when we take his name in vain and it must break his heart when his name is used in such a manner. This game focuses on how we sometimes do not have respect for God and God’s name.




Place your marker on START. Players roll the die and move their marker that many spaces indicated on the die. If you land on the picture of a toilet plunger, things have backed up and you must back up 2 spaces. Land on the toilet paper, you lose a turn. If you land on the picture of the toilet brush the player to your left draws a card and reads it out loud. On each card is a question about the 2nd commandment: Thou shall not use the Lord’s name in vain (Catholic). If you answer the question correctly, you stay where you are. If you are not correct, you must move to the urinal for having a potty mouth. On your next turn you are asked another question and you cannot move off the urinal until you answer a question correctly. If you answer a question correctly, you may resume your position on the game board. If a player lands on a picture of a toilet bowel cleaner, they must change places with the player that is positioned last on the game board. The first player to FINISH wins.





Movies:

Veggie Tales- The Ballad of Little Joe



Puzzles & Worksheets:

web.archive.org- Look under 10 Commandments for worksheets


These activities 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.

Word Jumble

Crossword

Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.



Bible Story:

Job

Fill Your Seder Plate Game

Here is a cute game that I found on the internet and I had to share.






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






Object of the Game: To collect the five objects that go on the Seder plate.

Materials Needed:
1 game board
1 “Fill The Seder Plate” paper per player
1 die
1 pawn per player
crayons or markers

To Play: Give each player one Seder plate paper. Each player selects a pawn and places it on any “START”. The first player rolls the die and moves clockwise the number of spaces indicated. If the player lands on an object and does not have that object, then the player colors that object on the player’s Seder plate paper. When a player has “filled their Seder plate”, he/she is the winner. (Optional: Players may move either clockwise or counter clockwise to make it easier to land on the object they need.)

First Commandment Activities

First Commandment: You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me (Catholic)


Do I place God first in everything?
Do I put TV, music, video games, homework, friends or other things before my relationship with God?
Do I value money, power, popularity, or objects more than God?
Do I forget to make time for God alone? To pray?
Do I give God time every day in prayer?
Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart?
Have I been involved with superstitious practices or have I been involved with the occult?
Do I seek to surrender myself to God's Word as taught by the Church?
Have I ever received Communion in a state of mortal sin?
Have I ever deliberately told a lie in confession or have I withheld a mortal sin from the priest in confession?
Do I neglect to thank God regularly for the gifts and blessings He has given me?


Lesson 16: The First Commandment of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 77-80). For younger students.

Lesson 16: The First Commandment of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 106-111). For older students.

catholicity.com- Lesson 16 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org-The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church

You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 18-27).

childrensministry.com- No Room for God (This activity illustrates how a heart crowded with worldly things removes God from first place in our lives.)



Coloring:

web.archive.org- You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3

biblestoryprintables.com- You Shall Have No Other Gods

meaningfulmama.com- There is Only One God Craft (coloring)



Crafts:

tallgreenhouse.blogspot.com- God is #1 Foam Hand (mini craft version posted)

catholicicing.com- I Believe in 1 God Craft

abcjesuslovesme.com- 10 Commandments Train
Only do the engine (#1 Put God First)

babies-crafty.blogspot.com- God First Craft (scroll down to this)

Crafts to remind you that because you love God, you can say, "I Love Pleasing God" and really mean it!
pinterest.com- Heart Crafts
pinterest.com- Heart Crafts



Games:

I Love God Above All Things: is played with a deck of cards with pictures of various objects on them. The purpose of this game is see if you can "lose" all of your objects (cards) that you have valued over God.


4 pages of cards

Introduction: We are to love God above all things. We cannot value money, power, TV, music, video games, homework, friends or other things before our relationship with God. Can you put God first in your life?


Directions: Four cards are dealt to each player if three to six players are involved. With only two players, five cards are dealt to each. All remaining cards are placed face down in a draw pile. Randomly choose a player to go first. On your turn, ask for a specific card. You must already hold one of these cards. For example: "Charlie, please give me the cell phone." If Charlie has it, he gives it to you and you go again. Otherwise, he says "Go Fish" and you draw from the draw pile. If you happen to draw the card you asked for, you get another turn. If you draw anything else, it is now the next player's turn. When you collect both cards, immediately show the set to the other players and place the cards face up in front of you. When the draw pile runs out, keep playing until all of the cards have been made into sets of two. When the draw pile is exhausted, no one says "Go Fish." If you ask someone for a card she doesn't have, it becomes her turn. The first player who runs out of cards says, “I love God above all things” and is declared the winner.



Puzzles & Worksheets:

web.archive.org- Look under 10 Commandments for worksheets


These puzzles 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.

Word Search

Word Jumble

Crossword



Movies:

Veggie Tales- Where's God When I'm S-Scared? Daniel and the Lion’s Den



Bible Stories:

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

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego- Scroll down to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter L

L- Loaves and Fishes


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story The Loaves and Fishes
- discuss what a miracle is
- identify the miracle that Jesus did in the story Loaves and Fishes



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words:

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.

Loaves & Fishes 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.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Materials: 2 paper plates and a marker. (Make one of the plates into a happy face. Make the other a sad face.)

Show the children the happy face and sad face.

Ask: Has anyone ever taken a toy you were playing with and said, “That’s mine!. You can’t play with that!” (Discuss.)

How did it make you feel? Which face shows how you felt? (Have children point to the sad paper plate face and describe how they felt.)

How do you feel when someone shares with you? (Have children point to the happy face and describe how they would feel.)

What are some things you share with others? (Discuss.)

How do you feel when you share with someone? (Have the children point to a paper plate face and describe how they would feel.)

Say: Sharing sure does make us feel good. It is fun to share!


Introduce story: Do you know what a miracle is? A miracle is an amazing thing that cannot be explained that only God or Jesus can do. Listen to this story about Jesus doing a miracle and a boy sharing his lunch.

Read story "Loaves and Fishes" from your own story book. Or while reading the story “Jesus Feeds 5,000 People” from Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 83 - 85 and do cut outs as the story unfolds.


Then ask questions from below.

1. Who did the people come to see and hear him talk? (Jesus)

2. How many men, women, and children were there? (5,000)

3. What did Jesus do to the people who were ill? (Healed them.)

4. Jesus became worried because of what? (The people were hungry.)

5. Jesus asked a boy to share his food. What did he have? (He only had 5 loaves and 2 fishes.)

6. Jesus said a prayer, then what did he do with the food? He broke up the bread and fishes and handed them to the disciples to give to the people.

7. How much leftover food was there? Enough to fill 12 baskets.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Jesus asked a boy to share his food. What did he have?

sundayschoolsources.com- Five Loaves and Two Fishes (song)

Make a Joyful Noise! by Kathryn Nider Wolf, Heather P. Robbins- Jesus Fed Five Thousand (song), page 53

Wonder Stories Age 2 – 3 Leader Guide- Getting Started (finger play activity posted here), page 52

Big Book of Ideas for Children's Faith Formation by Beth Branigan McNamara - Over Five Thousand People Action Play (finger play), page 258



Activities:

Introduce activities: Jesus said a prayer, then what did he do with the food?

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc.

clclutheran.or Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

sundayschoolkids.com- Jesus’ Miracle Feeding The 5,000
Children, from pre-school up through about 5th grade have very little actual concept of what 5,000 of anything really is. They may know a million is a very big number, but most likely never saw a million of anything. They may have seen, but not known by count, 5,000 of anything. The concept of feeding 5,000 men (plus women and children) with 2 small fish and 5 loaves of bread may impact adult imagination, but the magnitude of the miracle may not as easily be grasped by children. This step-by-step activity will help understand how great the miracle of feeding of the 5,000 men (plus women and children) was.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What miracle did Jesus do? He was able to feed 5,000 people from 5 loaves and 2 fishes.

Feeding the 5,000- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 45 & 46.)

Fish and Bread- Five loaves of bread and two fish will easily fill the baskets that the children have made. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 55 & 56).

books.google.com- A Basket With Five Loaves and Two Fishes- A craft to show how Jesus turned five loaves and two fishes into enough to feed 5,000 people by unfolding the loaves and fishes to turn a little food into a lot. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 46 - 48).

craftingthewordofgod.com- Feeding The 5,000 (craft)


*Have the children make a basket and put 5 loaves and 2 fishes inside or attach them to the basket with glue.

ehow.com- Basket Template

firstpalette.com- Basket Template


mesewcrazy.com- How To Make A Paper Basket

craftyjournal.com- Easy Paper Basket

dltk-bible.com- Weave a Basket Craft

eswitzer.com- 5 loaves & 2 fishes printable

Or students can make their own 5 loaves & 2 fishes.



Games:

Introduce game: What miracle did Jesus do? He was able to feed 5,000 people from 5 loaves and 2 fishes.

christiancrafters.com- Fish and Loaves Relay

Bread, Basket, Fish- Play a large group version of Rock, Paper, Scissors using the words Bread, Basket and Fish. (The Really Big Book of Bible Games by Gospel Light, page 211.)

The Encyclopedia of Bible of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Feeding Frenzy (Jesus Feeds Five Thousand)
As your students explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, your kids will discover how God provides for them, too. (page 81).

The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing- Feed a Face
Children will see how many snacks they can feed into a huge mouth, (page 45).

bibleschoolmaterials.blogspot.com- Twelve Baskets Full









Loaves and Fishes (file folder game)- Players must collect as many loaves and fishes as they can as they move around the board. The game is over when the timer goes off. Whoever has the most loaves and fishes, wins.

This game 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.







Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did Jesus feed the 5,000 people that came to hear him talk? Bread and fish.

dltk-bible.com- Unleavened Bread and Tuna

Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Crackers

Mini Loaves- Use refrigerator biscuits to bake tiny loaves of bread. Give each child a piece of biscuit dough. Let them shape and place on a cooking sheet. Bake according to directions. Share “loaves” with class.

Fish in the Ocean Snack- Make blue JELL-O and add gummy fish to it. Children love to see the fish wiggle or swim in the JELL-O.

Aquariums- Spread peanut butter on graham crackers and top with Pepperidge Farms Goldfish crackers.


Letter L Snacks-

Lemon-flavored snacks, Lime-flavored snacks, Life-saver themed snacks, Lollypops

Lasagna, Limes, Lemons, Lemon Aide, Lime Jell-O, Lamb, Lettuce, Lemon Meringue Pie, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

sermons4kids.com- Feeding the 5,000 (coloring)

Fish and Loaves (mini book)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 33.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Feeds 5,000 (mini book)

lambsongs.co.nz- “A boy Shares His Lunch” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with L? (mini book)


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.

L Loaves and Fishes- handwriting & coloring sheet

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter L

sermons4kids.com- Feeding the 5,000 (maze)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Feeds 5,000 (maze)

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Loaves and Fishes puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from October 21 - 26).

Feeding 5,000 (dot to dot)- Dot to Dot Bible Pictures: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 21.

Jesus is More Than Enough (find the hidden picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: PK - K by Linda Standke, page 23.

Feeding 5,000 (dot to dot) page 103, Loaves and Fish (word search) page 104, Jesus is More Than Enough (find the hidden picture) page 105- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK – K

tlsboks.com- Funny Fish Same or Different
Identify the fish that is different.

Big Puzzles for Little Hands by Carla Williams- Jesus Prepares a Big Lunch
Hidden in this picture are 2 fish, 5 loaves of bread, and 12 baskets. Can you find them? (page 23).

More 365 Activities for Kids by Tim Dowley- Number the Pictures in the Right Order (page December 31).

Fish Puzzle Word Cards (Color and cut out fish. Use the fish puzzles to practice reading words.)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 35.