Gospel for the Mass: 2/14/16- Luke 4:1-13

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year C page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Luke 4:1-13



Activities

catholicmom.com- Click on the month. Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

Theresa at catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com will post a link to an activity sheet that coordinates with the Catholic Mass. There will be pictures and activities each week to help little kids understand and appreciate the Mass. Most weeks, she will also highlight a Saint whose feast day falls within that week or a liturgical symbol they can watch for at Mass.

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

sadlierreligion.com- Scroll down to Gospel Reflection, Discussion Questions for the Gospel, and Proclaiming Faith Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

mssscrafts.com- Temptation with tons of resources for illustrating the story, coloring pages/activity sheets, crafts, and songs.

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Says No To The Devil lesson

sermons4kids.com- What Did Jesus Do? Object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Resisting Temptation object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Temptation of Christ object lesson (You can also use this for an intro to the snack if you choose to have bite size candy bars).

childrenschapel.org- It Is Written lesson with activities

The Catholic Toolbox- 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.

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



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Satan Tempts Jesus

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Temptation

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Tempted



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- What Did Jesus Do? group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Resisting Temptation group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back group activities (crafts)

Hero Sandwich- (scroll down to craft)


Introduce craft: We are tempted every day. How can we make to help remind ourselves to do the right thing?

dltk-bible.com- What Would Jesus Do mobile

makingfriends.com- What Would Jesus Do crafts

beau.org- Witness Bracelet Craft

dltk-bible.com- Paper Bead Cross

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



Games

sermons4kids.com- What Did Jesus Do? group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Resisting Temptation group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- I’ll Be Back group activities (games)


Introduce game- How did Satan tempt Jesus? (Told him to turn stones into bread. He told him that he would give him the kingdoms of the world. He told him to jump off the roof of a temple and the angels would come and lift him up so that he wouldn't be hurt.)

Temptation Obstacle Course- The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 73.

christiancrafters.com- Survivor Temptation Island
Through various fun games, activities, and group Bible discussions, participants will learn that temptation is from Satan and can lead to sin. Participants will also learn how to receive God's power to resist Satan's temptations. Event lasts approximately 3.5 hours. For grades 5 and up.


Introduce game: What are you tempted to do when you are not doing well during a game? Discuss. Let’s see if you can resist temptation while playing this fun game!

Resist the Temptation Putt-Putt


Make a putt-putt golf course.

creativekidsathome.com- Indoor Miniature Golf

mykidsadventures.com- Build Your Own Mini Golf Course

boyslife.org- Build a miniature golf course in your backyard

youtube.com- How to Make a Mini Golf Course (using household materials)



The Catholic Toolbox- Resist the Temptation File Folder Game
The object of the game is to resist the temptation just like Jesus did. 2 game boards to choose from.


Introduce game: How did Satan tempt Jesus? Told him to turn stones into bread. He told him that he would give him the kingdoms of the world. He told him to jump off the roof of a temple and the angels would come and lift him up so that he wouldn't be hurt.

Can you resist temptation? Let’s find out!

“Win or Lose by How You Choose” by Judge Judy Sheindlin

Directions- Show the children the picture and read the situation. With each situation there are a series of answers for the children to choose from. Ask the children what they would do. Do not tell the children the right answer. Explore and evaluate the different choices together with the children.



Puzzles & Worksheets

More 365 Activities for Kids- do Jesus was Tempted by Satan spot the difference puzzle on August 18.

Satan Tries to Tempt Jesus- The pictures below tell the story of Jesus in the desert. But they are all mixed up. Number them in the order that they happened. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 23).

bbc.co.uk- Jesus is Tempted worksheets

gardenofpraise.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyedwards.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Alphabet Soup

sermons4kids.com- Word Shape

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Scrambled Sentences

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

joanyedwards.com- Crossword



Quiz

sermons4kids.com- The Temptation of Christ (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Temptation of Jesus (multiple choice)



Song

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Rap
A rap song about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness.

St. Francis of Assisi Activities for Kids

Activities

avemariapress.com- The following is an excerpt from The Catholic Spirit: An Anthology for Discovering Faith Through Literature, Art, Film, and Music entitled "St. Francis and the Animals" from the writings of Thomas of Celano. It has been adapted by John Feister. The Catholic Spirit is arranged around the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and includes a free study guide and other resources to help facilitate classroom use.

reallifeathome.com- 10 + Ideas For Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi with Young Ones

familyholiday.net- Children’s Activities for Feast of St. Francis

traininghappyhearts.blogspot.com- Build a church like St. Francis of Assisi

showerofroses.blogspot.com- Celebrating the Saints :: St. Francis of Assisi



Coloring

familyholiday.net- St. Francis of Assisi Coloring pages for Catholic Kids

paperdali.blogspot.com- Free Saint Francis of Assisi coloring page

waltzing.com- St. Francis coloring page

catholicplayground.com- Saint Francis coloring page

supercoloring.com- St. Francis of Assisi



Crafts

catholicicing.com- St. Francis of Assisi Crafts for Catholic Kids

catholicinspired.com- St. Francis of Assisi Craft



Puzzles/Worksheets

whenwewordsearch.com- Word Search

reallifeathome.com- Crossword

reallifeathome.com- St. Francis of Assisi Printables and Worksheet Packet

study.com- Scroll down to worksheet to print out

catholicreligionteacher.com- Read the St. Francis of Assisi chapter from the book Saints Behaving Badly. On the front of this paper, take notes (in your own words) on the most important things you read. Bullet-points are perfectly fine. Then, on the back of this paper, create a comic or meme featuring St. Francis. Your comic should reflect knowledge of the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Do your best to make it funny, or punny, or both.

tes.com- Think about each boxes and order them from the most important to least important on the second page.

euroclubschools.co.uk- Fill in the blanks worksheet

aquinashs.org- This worksheet offers you the opportunity to read a selection of quotations from St. Francis of Assisi that reflect his compassion for the poor and the marginalized and to explore the challenge for young disciples of Jesus who would wish to emulate his example today.

FREE Printable Religious Certificates

Need some free printable religious certificates? Here are a few I found that you can print out. Some are even editable to make them exactly the way you want.


reallifeathome.com- Free Printable Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation Certificates

freeprintablecertificates.net- Free to download and print. Click any certificate design to see a larger version and download it.

hooverwebdesign.com- Free Religious Awards Certificates Printables

templatetrove.com- Several styles, colors and types including certificate of appreciation, certificate of completion as well as blank certificate borders and more. Prints on standard letter size paper (8 1/2" x 11").

mycertificatetemplates.com- Fillable and editable Baptismal Certificate Template

free-power-point-templates.com- If you have a special requirement for an event that requires an award or printable certificate then this free editable and printable certificate template for PowerPoint can be very useful for your particular occasion. You can customize this free certificate template and use it for classroom, company certification like the best year employee award or any other particular occasion.

sundayschoolprintables.com- Several to choose from. Just click on the image you like. Type over and fill in the fields and choose from the bottom drop down menu. Then click make it. Totally editable.

123certificates.com- Offers free certificates to print and free printable certificate templates for Word, free Microsoft word certificate templates with formal certificate borders to download and personalize.

documentic.com- Free editable certificates

Catholic Prayer Book Printables for Kids

teacherspayteachers.com- Free Catholic Prayer Book Printable

catholicicing.com- Prayer Craft for Preschoolers

dltk-bible.com- Itsy Bitsy Prayer Book (scroll down to Catholic version)

catholicicing.com- Printable Catholic Prayers for Kids: Posters and Copywork (you can make this into a booklet)

catholicicing.com- Printable Prayer Starters for Kids

crusaders-for-christ.com- Catholic Handwriting Books (print out the prayer copy sheets in print or cursive for your students to do and put into a booklet)

holyheroes.net- Printable Best Loved Catholic Prayers & The Prayers of the Mass

catholicplayground.com- FREE Printable Stations of the Cross booklet (click the image to print the sheets)

sjtb.org- FREE Printable Stations of the Cross booklet (scroll down to this)

familyfeastandferia.com- Stations of the Cross in color or black and white booklets

teacherspayteachers.com- FREE Stations of the Cross Booklet for Children

how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com- Rosary booklets of each set of Catholic Rosary mysteries

Catholic Homeschooling

Catholic Homeschooling is an overwhelming responsibility, but here are a few links that may help you educate your children at home.


ewtn.com- Getting Started, The Course of Studies, Obtaining Textbooks, Scheduling and Testing, Conclusion

catholichomeschool.org- This site provides information for Catholic families considering homeschooling or new to homeschooling. There are links for Catholic curriculum providers, Catholic resources and most importantly, contact information for LOCAL CATHOLIC SUPPORT GROUPS. This is a free site, published and maintained by a home schooling family.

homeschoolingcatholic.com- Offers a focal point for information about the Catholic Homeschool Movement

homeschoolingcatholic.com- List of Catholic home study programs and curriculum providers

catholic-homeschooling-resources.com- Catholic Homeschooling Help, Curriculum, Resources and More All In One Place

cathyduffyreviews.com- Catholic Homeschooling Resources for Parents

catholicsistas.com- 10 Steps To Start Catholic Homeschooling

catholicsistas.com- 10 Steps To Selecting A Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

Crafts for Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

When we say the rosary, we reflect on the life of Jesus Christ. We remember the stories of his life, or the mysteries of our Lord. These stories are called mysteries because every time we reflect upon them we learn more about the Lord, our world, and our selves. Additionally, we refer to them as mysteries because we can never fully understand all there is to know about his life. This is why it is so important to continue to reflect and pray on these stories.

The mysteries are divided into four parts of Jesus’ life. They are joyful mysteries, luminous mysteries, sorrowful mysteries, and the glorious mysteries.


General Crafts for Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary:

catholicicing.com- Make a rosary book. A fun way to help teach your children the rosary. Visuals to teach them about all the different mysteries of the rosary (you can just make the joyful mysteries of the rosary).

equippingcatholicfamilies.com- Revolving Rosary

catholicinspired.com- Rosary Prayer Sheets

mommyerin.blogspot.com- Mysteries of the Rosary Box



The joyous mysteries are five stories about the birth and young life of Jesus Christ.

Annunciation
Visitation
The Nativity
Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple


The Annunciation

catholicinspired.com- Annunciation Prayer Craft

Introduce crafts: Who told Mary that she was going to have a baby and he was going to be the son of God? The angel Gabriel.

books.google.com- Jacob’s Ladder
Just make the angel that is in this craft using cupcake liners and construction paper. You can also make the angel into a magnet by putting sticky-backed magnets on the back of the angel. (Crafts from Your Favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 16 & 17).

Christmas Angel- A cute craft of an angel that is made from using the child's handprints. (From The Hands Of A Child by Anthony Flores, page 25).

frugalupstate.com- Easy Children’s Christmas Craft: Paperclip Angels

mssscrafts.com- Angel Crafts (lots of angel crafts posted here)



The Visitation

google.com- Hail Mary Crafts

ehow.com- Hail Mary Prayer Crafts for Kids



The Nativity

Birth of Jesus Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dials to retell the Bible story they learned over and over again. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke. Directions on page 37 - 39, craft template on page 40 & 44.)

Christmas- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 33 & 34.)
sermons4kids.com- A Promise Is A Promise group activities (crafts)

Holy Family crafts: If you have younger children, consider doing one of these crafts to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family: Holy Family scrapbook; Holy Family tree; Holy Family nativity set; Holy Family puppets.

pinterest.com- Family Trees

genoaschools.net- Family Tree Templates

pinterest.com- Simple Nativity Crafts for Kids

catholicicing.com- Feast of the Holy Family (crafts)

scrapbookscrapbook.com- Free Printable Christmas Nativity Children's School & Church Craft Project

designdazzle.com- Printable Nativity Set

noelladesigns.com- 3-D Nativity Printable

papergiftsforestefany- Nativity Crafts

catholicicing.com- Printable Nativity Set
This nativity craft was originally designed to be printed, colored, and glued around toilet paper tubes to make the pieces stand up. Since then, many readers have discovered that it’s just as good to print the pieces on card stock, and then use tape or staples to make them into a cylinder.

sarahanestudios.com- Nativity Puppet Theatre
To make and color with stage and background; free printable

lifeyourway.net- Popsicle Stick Nativity Puppets

hartofthemountain.blogspot.com- Printable Nativity Finger Puppets



Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple

catholicinspired.com- A List of Crafts for the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple


Have children create their own candle crafts to celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the temple. The candles symbolize that Christ is the light of the world, just as Simeon had said.

homemadeserentity.blogspot.com- Rolled Beeswax Candle Tutorial

abeautifulmess.com- Homemade Beeswax Candles

naturalsuburbia.com- Candlemas in the Southern Hemisphere

goldensunfamily.blogspot.com- Candlemas

makingfriends.com- Glowing Flowers
When you press flowers and leaves, they become thinner and light can shine through them. In this project, you simply decoupage pressed flowers and leaves to a votive cup and cover with tissue paper.

lonestarcandlesupply.com- How To Make Ice Candles

craftsbyamanda.com- Epson Salt Luminaries

sheknows.com- Stained Glass Candle Holder (scroll down to this)

marthasteward.com- Stamped Glass Candleholders



Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Jesus in the Temple (scroll down to Craft/ Activity on page 5)

greaterbirminghamchurch.org- Jesus in the Temple (scroll down to CRAFT on page 7 & 8)

Gospel for the Mass: 5/17/15- John 17:11B-19

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year B page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


Disclaimer: The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. These websites can change without warning making links inactive and/or the content altered. We have no control over other websites and we are not responsible for the content that they post.




John 17:11B-19



Activities

catholicmom.com- Click on the month. Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

sadlierreligion.com- Scroll down to Gospel Reflection, Discussion Questions for the Gospel, and Proclaiming Faith Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

mssscrafts.com- Prayer lesson with tons of resources for illustrating the story, coloring pages/activity sheets, crafts, and songs.

sermons4kids.com- In the World, but Not of the World object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, PowerPoint presentation, worship bulletin

daniellesplace.com- Scroll down to Object Lesson for About Prayer for Preschool Children (under Prayer about ¾ of the way down the page)

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

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



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- John 17:6-19

coloring-pages-kids.com- Children Praying coloring sheets

sundayschoolresources.com- Praying Hands



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- In the World, but Not of the World group activities (crafts)

biblekidsfunzone.com- Prayer Bear

daniellesplace.com- Scroll down to Prayer (about ¾ down the page) for prayer crafts

bibleschoolmaterials.blogspot.com- Praying Hands Craft

mssscrafts.com- Praying Hands Memory Verse Craft

In the World, but Not of the World
Introduction to craft: sermons4kids.com

Remove all blue crayons from the container. Have the students draw a picture of themselves using the remaining crayons (be sure to tell the students to press hard with the crayons while coloring). Next discuss how sometimes it is hard to be the person that God wants us to be (Example: What kind of person does God want us to be? How can we be that person? Etc.) Explain that God wants us to remain the person he made us to be. He does not want us to become stained by the world. Tell the students the blue water color represents being stained by what is happening in the world that is trying to change us from the person God wants us to be. Have the students paint over their picture with blue water color paint. (The wax in the crayons repels the water color paint allowing the picture to show through.) Tell the students that we remain the person God made us to be. We remain faithful because we ask Jesus to help us be separate from the world and the person that God’s wants us to be shines through.



Games

sermons4kids.com- In the World, but Not of the World group activities (games)

sundayschoolsources.com- Memory Activities you can use for prayer games

The Catholic ToolboxName- Name That Prayer File Folder Game Introduction to game- What was Jesus doing during this gospel reading? (Praying for his disciples.) How well do you know your prayers? Let’s find out!



Puzzles

kidssundayschool.com- Praying Hands connect the dots

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyedwards.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

joanyedwards.com- Crossword



Quizzes

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sermons4kids.com- Fill in the Blanks

End of the Year Activities

Need some activities for the end of the year? Well, here is a list that your students will surely enjoy!

everydaylife.globalpost.com- Catholic Children's Religion Class End of Year Activities

ehow.com- Catholic Children's Religion Class End of Year Activities

religionteacher.com- End of the School Year Ideas and Activities

catechist.com- End of Year Thank You Notes

You can also have a graduation party for your students.



Games:

teresklassen.wordpress.com- End of the Year Review Games

ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Games

sundayschoolresources.com- Games

applesaucekids.com- Free Christian Fun, Games, and Activities

greatgroupgames.com- Sunday School Games

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Bible Games

sundayschoolsources.com- Review Activities

childrensministry.com- 10 Indoor Active Games

The Catholic Toolbox- Free Power Point Games (make your own review questions)

Crafty Crafters: Easter (Colors of Christ Cross)

So how crafty are you?

What is your favorite religious craft you make for Easter?



Here is a craft that I like to make with my students using pony beads:




christiancrafters.com- The Colors of Christ Cross

*Tip: Hot glue the blue, white, and red beads together.


Each of the bead colors are intended to remind us of Biblical truths:


Black = Sin
The black bead reminds us of our sin which separates us from God and dooms us to eternal darkness. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (see also Ephesians 2:11-13)

Red = Christ’s blood
The red bead symbolizes Christ’s’ blood shed for you and me. Romans 5:8-9 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us...we have been justified by his blood...”

White = Prayer of Repentance For Cleansing
The white bead represents the cleansing that occurs when a sinner repents and turns to God. Psalm 51:1-2 “Have mercy on me, Oh God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”

Blue = Water/Spirit Baptism
The blue bead represents baptism. Ephesians 4:5 “...one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” We are baptized with water to identify ourselves with Jesus. The Holy Spirit baptizes those who trust in Jesus and takes up residence in the believers heart. If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. Romans 8:9

Green = Christian Growth
The green bead represents growth in our faith. Colossians 1:10 “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God...”

Gold = Eternal life
The gold bead represents eternal life with Jesus in Heaven. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”



Please comment so I can add the link to your blog to this post. We would love to see what you do!



Alicia made FiberOne Easter Egg Nests one year and discussed the new life of Easter- through-my-is.blogspot.com

Special Needs Ministry

As a special education teacher, I am always looking for new ideas and resources. Here are some that I found online that I thought I would share.

covchurch.org- Disability Resource Manual: A Practical Guide for Churches and Church Leaders

mintools.com- Special Needs & Disability Ministry Resources

specialneedsministry.com- Special Needs Ministry Handbook

oce.archindy.org- Resources and Materials for Inclusive Special Religious Education in all Parishes

lifeway.com- Special Needs Ministry
• Bible Studies for Special Needs Ministries
• FREE Special Needs Ministry Resources
• Adaptation Tips - Use these one-page articles to train your leaders and volunteers.

archkick.org- Religious Education for Children with Special Needs

loyolapress.com- Special Needs:
• Adaptive Finding God
• Adaptive Learning Kits
• Inclusive Faith Resources

fulleryouthinstitute.org- Refusing to Ignore Teenagers with Special Needs
Five Ideas for Inclusion

The Catholic Toolbox- Decorating & Organizing Your Classroom: Considerations For Children With Sensory Processing Disorders

The Catholic Toolbox- Inclusion of Special Needs Students in Your Classroom

The Catholic Toolbox- Special Needs Students: Information to Gather From Parents

The Catholic Toolbox- Staff Training for Special Needs Students

The Catholic Toolbox- Social Stories for Church

momsofspecialneedschildren1.blogspot.com- Visual Schedules
Children with ASD need predictability and therefore do not like change. Having a chart or visual schedule displayed of what they are going to do and activities in advance can provide security and keep inappropriate behavior down to a minimum. This technique can also be used to prepare for any change in the normal routine. Letting children that have ASD know of any schedule changes prior to the activity can prevent anxiety and reduce the likelihood of tantrums, rage, and meltdowns.



Special Needs Religious Products

loyolapress.com- Everyone has a right to catechesis, which is why Loyola Press has developed these kits for individuals with autism and other special needs.

comcenter.com- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Program
Religious Education for Children and Adults with Special Needs