Gospel for the Mass: 9/26/21- Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

*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.




Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48



Activities

catholicmom.com- 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.

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

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)

word-sunday.com- Suffering for Doing Good (scroll down to Gospel)

sundayschoollessons.com- A Cup of Cold Water Is A Wonderful Gift lesson

sermons4kids.com- The Gift of Water object lesson

childrensministry.com- Stay Away, Sin! object lesson (change to fit today’s Gospel)

lds.org- Mark 9:30-50 lesson with activities (some good ideas here so adjust to your faith teachings)

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

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



Coloring

stleothegreat.com- Mark 9:38-48 (click on third coloring sheet)

churchpublishing.org- Mark 9:38-50 (page 60)

mscperu.org- Clip art image

servicioskoninonia.org- Clip art image



Crafts

daniellesplace.com- Exploding Snake Craft (scroll down to this)
Have students write sins that you can cause others to do on crafts sticks. Weave all the sticks together to make a snake. Tell students that sin can be disastrous to our lives. When we commit one sin it makes it easier to commit even more until pretty soon it takes over our lives. Remove one of the sticks so that the snake explodes to emphasize your point.

equippinglittlehearts.blogspot.com- Sinful Heart
Have students make heart with pocket. Students write sins on small pieces of paper and put inside heart. Jesus stands at our heart's door and knocks quietly. He waits until we ask Him in to help us get rid of our awful sin. When we invite Him in, He gets to work right away getting rid of our sin. Have students read each sin while they clean out their hearts.

catechist.com- The Joy of a Clean Heart

sundayschoolcrafts.net- Jesus Lives In My Heart

orientaltrading.com- Lacing Heart Craft

daniellesplace.com- Clean Heart Craft (scroll down to this)

childrensministry.com- From the Heart craft

creativesundayschoolcrafts.blogspot.com- DIY Mini Heart Soaps (Create in me a clean heart)



Games

word-sunday.com- The “Turn Around” Game

ministry-to-children.com- Twister Sin Game
Spread out the Twister mat and write the word SIN on one dot in each color. Play Twister but avoid the SIN dots. It was a great way to teach kids that they should avoid sin at every turn!

sunday-schoollessons.blogspot.com- Avoiding Sins Game

insight.typepad.co.uk- The Gravity Game

kidssundayschool.com- Battling Sin

creativeyouthideas.com- Popcorn Christians (scroll down to this)

churchofjesuschrist.org- Traveling through Temptation Town—A Test-Yourself Game



Puzzles/Worksheets

dottodots.net- Heart dot-to-dot

trailofcolors.com- Hearts dot-to-dot

ckchai.blogspot.com- Heart Shaped puzzle

webzoom.freewebs.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

web.archive.org- Crossword

sdc.me.uk- Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

catechistaide.com- Mark 9:38-48 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 9/19/21- Mark 9:30-37 (The Second Prediction of the Passion & The Greatest in the Kingdom)

*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.




Mark 9:30-37



Activities

catholicmom.com- 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.

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

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)

sermons4kids.com- Who Is The Greatest? object lesson with group activities, coloring, crafts, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Topsy Turvy World object lesson group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Key To Greatness object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

missionarlington.org- Mark 9:30-37 lesson with activities

word-sunday.com- Thinking of Others (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- Our Christian Family Binder

word-sunday.com- Judy Babysits Her Younger Brother (scroll down to Gospel)

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples To Become Slaves lesson

ministry-to-children.com- “First and Last” Sunday School Lesson from Mark 9:30-37

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Who's the greatest?? Jesus loves kids! (Mark 9:33-42; Luke 18:15-17)

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- Jesus and the Children

holyheroes.net- Mark 9:35-37

churchpublishing.org- Mark 9:30-37 (page 59)

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Mark 9:35



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Topsy Turvy group activities (crafts)

jesus-without-language.net- Jesus Knew (Mark 9) | Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- Jesus Knew (Mark 9) | Craft 2
Jesus knew he would die, scripture shows he tried to tell his friends but they couldn’t understand him. This split pin (brad) craft shows the predictions Jesus made accompanied by the startled faces of the disciples.

sermons4kids.com- The Key To Greatness group activities (crafts)

pinterest.com- Servant Hands Humble Heart Craft

dltk-teach.com- Rainbow Fish Coffee Filter Craft (to go with Who is the Greatest? object lesson above)

dltk-teach.com- Rainbow Fish Craft (to go with Who is the Greatest? object lesson above)

thebestideasforkids.com- Rainbow Fish Craft With Free Template



Games

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Topsy Turvy group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Key To Greatness group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Jesus Knew (Mark 9) | Games

Play musical chairs and at the end reward the child who was out first! (Wait until the end of the game until you tell the children that that this is the way you will be playing!) Discuss how being the winner or first to gain something is not always the best way.



Puzzles/Worksheets

web.archive.org- Memory Verse Puzzle

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest? (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- The Key to Greatness (Word Search)

webzoom.freewebs.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest? (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Key to Greatness (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest? (Word Shape)

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest? (ABC Order)

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest? (Alphabet Soup)

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest? (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Key to Greatness (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Who is the Greatest (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Key to Greatness (Fill in the Blanks)

sdc.me.uk- Mark 9:30-37 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 9:30-37 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

catechistaide.com- Mark 9: 30-37 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

hooverchurchofchrist.org- Mark 9:30-50 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

richfieldcommunitychurch.com- Mark 9:30-37 (questions that can easily be made into worksheet)

mtolivelutheranchurch.org- Mark 9:30-37 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Planning Ahead For CCD

Another year of CCD is behind us and now is the time to think about what you will do next year. Preparation is necessary prior to CCD starting and during the summer it is the right time for the catechist to begin. With thorough planning before hand, the catechist will have an easier time and the students will learn to their fullest potential.





Time To Think- Since CCD is over for most it is time to think of what will be needed for the next school year. What will you be doing? What will you need? What worked, what didn’t? Did you learn from your mistakes? These questions and more will inundate the catechist the next few weeks. Before you know it, classes will be starting again and you need to be prepared. This overwhelming task is examined and planning should be done way before so you can be ready and prepared.


CCD Program Parent/Student Handbook- To establish what the responsibilities are for the CCD student and the parent(s) it is a good idea to have a CCD Program Parent/Student Handbook. The handbook can specify the rules and regulations that the students and parent(s) must follow so there will be no misunderstandings. Having a handbook allows the CCD program to run smoothly and without any problems. It can also inform how the CCD program plans to educate your child and answer many questions that the parents might have.


CCD Registration Form- Before a student can attend CCD, the parents must fill out a registration form. The form differs from parish to parish, but most are relatively the same. Posted are what registration forms may consist of as well as some tips and suggestions.


CCD Volunteer Form- Before a person can volunteer to help in the religious education at your parish, they must fill out and sign a Volunteer Form. By having prospective volunteers fill out this form it will let them know what help is needed and what the responsibilities are for that particular job. It can also inform them what is required to be able volunteer at the parish. Tips and suggestions of what can be included in this form are posted.


Catechist Handbook- It is a good idea to have a Catechist Handbook to acquaint volunteer catechists with the policies and procedures in the Religious Formation Program. The Catechist Handbook will clearly define what the responsibilities are for the catechist and the procedures that they are to follow.


Catechist Training- Most dioceses and/or parishes require some kind of catechist training before they can teach a class each year. By providing assistance and training to all catechists before CCD starts it will prepare the catechist so they can be an effective teacher. Certified catechist should also participate in the training because no catechist can know everything and they could also benefit from new ideas and activities. Suggestions of what can be in the catechist training is posted.


CCD Open House- Before CCD starts it is a good idea to have an Open House. The ideas posted should be helpful and allow you to have a great CCD Open House.


Parent Volunteers in Your Classroom- Volunteers in your CCD classroom can be a blessing IF done correctly and IF it is planned ahead. Nothing is worse than having a volunteer not know what to do or be in the way. Here are tips that should be done to have a good volunteer program in your classroom.


Classroom Newsletters- Classroom newsletters are an excellent way to keep in touch with parents and help them be a part of their child's education. Parent’s love to know what is going on in their child’s classroom and frequent and regular class newsletters enable parents to sense the feeling and momentum of the class and gain insight into what their child is learning.


Parent Involvement in CCD- Since parents and guardians are the primary teachers of the Faith their involvement in CCD is vital. Without it the child will not learn to their fullest potential. Tips are posted on how to get parents involved in CCD.


Classroom Assignment Sheets- An organized student stays current on assignments and will achieve success in CCD. Assignment Sheets help students develop sound organization skills that will teach them a successful lifelong journey through school and CCD. Parents and students like having assignments written down so they can keep track of them and a good way of doing it is having a Classroom Assignment Sheet.


What should a catechist do when they are absent?- From time to time a catechist must be absent for various reasons. When this happens a substitute must take over your classroom and be able to teach your students. Here are some tips and suggestions that every catechist should do if they are absent so your class can run smoothly and your students will learn to their fullest potential.


What makes a good catechist?- Tips on how to be a good catechist.


What do students like to do in CCD?- The key to being a good catechist is knowing what your students like to do in CCD. Here are some tips and suggestions for activities to do in the classroom that are age appropriate.


Teacher Tools- A teacher’s time is limited and to be an effective teacher you must be prepared for any situation. Here are some of my favorite free teacher tools that just might come in handy in your classroom.

Self Evaluation: Are you a good teacher?

Are you a good teacher? Are your students learning? These and many other questions inundate a catechist as to whether or not they are doing a good job teaching their students.

To find out whether or not you are a good teacher, researchers say that one of the best ways is to use evaluative questions that force catechists to evaluate themselves. In doing this catechists can assess what they know, do not know, and what they would like to know so they can become better teachers. After they self-evaluate they will be able to set goals that they feel they can attain with the new knowledge they have about themselves.

Here are examples of some questions that a catechist can ask themselves:

1. How much time and effort did you put into this lesson?

2. What do you think your strengths and weaknesses were in this lesson?

3. How could you improve your lesson?

4. What are the most valuable things your students learned from this lesson?


When doing self evaluations the catechist begins to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses. You also become more familiar with your own beliefs, and possibly your misconceptions on what and how you are teaching your class and whether or not it is effective or not. After you self-evaluate yourself, you will be able to set goals that you feel you can attain with the new knowledge you have about yourself.

circle.adventist.org- Sample of a Teacher Performance Evaluation Appraisal

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Catechist Self-Examination

catechesisinthethirdmillennium.wordpress.com- End of the Year Program Evaluations


Some researchers suggest teachers to ask their students and parents for feedback in a questionnaire on how the class is going and what the teacher is doing well and not so well. When doing this the teacher is showing that they want to make improvements where needed and that they are open to ideas. Teachers could put up a suggestion box, and they can hand out evaluation forms at different times of the year. This shows the students and parents that continuous improvement is important and that everyone needs to learn the importance of self evaluation.

Another way to self evaluate is to video tape your lessons. The tapes can be reviewed in private and teachers can build off their strengths and improve upon their points of weaknesses.

Everyone makes mistakes and the difference between an effective catechist and one who is not is the ability to learn from those mistakes. Face your challenges that come your way and use your mistakes as a learning tool and look for ways on how to improve. All catechists make mistakes and good catechists learn from their mistakes. Mistakes do not keep your from being a good teacher, they will propel you toward it -- if you accept them and learn from them!

Gospel for the Mass: 9/12/21- Mark 8:27-35

*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.




Mark 8:27-35



Activities

catholicmom.com- 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.

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

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)

sermons4kids.com- Peter's Confession of Christ object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Fans or Followers object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Finds A Solid Rock lesson

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells The Disciples That He Must Suffer lesson

word-sunday.com- Being Misunderstood (scroll down to Gospel)

jesusisall.com- Mark 8:27-38 lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Preschool Bible Lesson (Mark 8:31-38) Cost of Following Jesus

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- Peter’s Confession

sermons4kids.com- Take Up His Cross and Follow Me

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross

sermons4kids.com- Following Jesus

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Mark 8:29

stushieart.com- Mark 8:34 (click on the black and white picture to print)

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Mark 8:36

churchpublishing.org- Mark 8:27-38 (page 58)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession of Christ group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Fans or Followers group activities (crafts)

jesus-without-language.net- Who am I? (craft)

jesus-without-language.net- Get behind me (craft)

jesus-without-language.net- Take up his cross and follow me (craft)

childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Who Do Men Say That I Am? (change to Who Do People Say I am? Mark 8:27. Inside in the middle put: And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8:29)

pinterest.com- Mark 8:34 Craft

word-sunday.com- "Being A Christian" Poster

sundayschoolkids.com- Cross Craft (decorate how you wish)

amysfreeideas.com- Mosaic Cross (use torn construction paper)

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

daniellesplace.com- Cross Crafts- Several cross crafts listed

christiancrafters.com- Mosaic Cross (easy cross necklace/magnet that all kids can make)

momontimeout.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft

happyhomefairy.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft



Games

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession of Christ group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Playing for Keeps group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Fans or Followers group activities (games)



Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- Maze

webzoom.freewebs.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross #1 (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross #2 (Word Search)

web.archive.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross (Word Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession of Christ (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross (Decoder) #1

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross (Decoder) #2

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession (Spiral Puzzle)

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- Peter’s Confession of Christ (Fill in the Blanks)

sermons4kids.com- Take Up Your Cross (Fill in the Blanks)

sdc.me.uk- Mark 8:27-35 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 8:27-35 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

intervarsity.org- Mark 8:27-38 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

cabotbible.com- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions Mark 8:27-33 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- Mark 8:34-9:9 Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

jesuswalk.com- Mark 8:27-38 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Gospel for the Mass: 9/5/21- Mark 7:31-37 (The Healing of a Deaf Man)

*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.




Mark 7:31-37



Activities

catholicmom.com- 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.

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

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

wordsunday.com- Bobbie’s Hope

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf & Mute Man lesson with activities

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man…and a brief peek at Miracle Theology (lesson)

daniellesplace.com- Sign Language Bible Verse Review

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- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf & Mute Man page 4

emmanuel-windows.blogspot.com- He Hath Done All Things Well clip art to color

bethanybible.org- THE MASTER’S REMARKABLE METHODS – Mark 7:31-57 (Click on picture to print out and color)

adventbirmingham.org- Mark 7:31-37

catholicherald.org- Mark 7:31-37



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well group activities (crafts)

hebidsthemcome.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man craft

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- booklet to put together and color (page 6 & 7)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well group activities (games)

resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Silent Hunt (page 3) and Speak His Praise Balloon Bounce (page 8)

missionarlington.org- Hands-on Activities for Jesus Heals a Deaf Man (page 5)

daniellesplace.com- Practice Speaking Without Talking Activity & Act Out The Story



Puzzles/Worksheets

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Dot-to-dot page 8

webzoom.freewebs.com- Mark 7:31-35 Wordsearch

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Fill in the Blanks)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Fill in the Blanks)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Take Home Activity Page with questions and fill in the blanks (page 9)

sdc.me.uk- Mark 7:31-37 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 7:31-37 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

cornerstonepca.com- Mark 7:31-37 Discussion Questions (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

cabotbible.com- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

bethlehem.church- Sermon Discussion Questions: He Has Done All Things Well (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

Special Events for May

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


Crowning of Mary

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






The Ascension of the Lord

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

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

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

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

Easter

Easter

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

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

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

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

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

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Easter Activities

lambsongs.co.nz- Easter booklets and coloring books (in color or black and white)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Alive! lesson (#5)

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

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

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

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson 3: The Empty Tomb

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

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



Coloring:

lambsongs.co.nz- 5 Easter booklets to print out for the children to color (scroll down to these)

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

ministry-to-children.com- 15 Easter Coloring Pages (Easy Print PDF)


sermons4kids.com- Resurrection

sermons4kids.com- Resurrection #2

sermons4kids.com- He Is Risen

sermons4kids.com- He is not here, he is risen!

apples4theteacher.com- The cave tomb of Jesus

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

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

mommaonamissioninc.com- He Is Risen

ministry-to-children.com- He Is Risen

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

lambsongs.co.nz- 5 booklets and one page Bible stories to print out for the children to color

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

first-school.ws- He Is Risen
Children color then make an easy puzzle that they can put together.



Crafts:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

parenting.com- Coffee Filter Butterfly

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.

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

storiesbystephen.com- Easter Story Wheel Printable Craft

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

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

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

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

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

catholicinspired.com- Paper Plate Lilies

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

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

lambsongs.co.nz- 3 Days & 3 Nights (Easter Resurrection Craft Wheel), He is Risen (Craft Wheel)

storiesbystephen.com- Easter Story Wheel Printable Craft

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

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

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

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


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

craftbits.com- Jellybean Jar

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

churchhousecollection.blogspot.com- Jelly Bean Prayer Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Easter
craftbits.com- Jellybean Jar (craft)

mamajenn.com- Jelly Bean Prayer label (printable)

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


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

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

onelittleproject.com- How to Make Classic Coffee Filter Butterflies

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.



Games:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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?).


christiancrafters.com- Resurrection Egg Pass

christiancrafters.com- The Easter Egg Game

christiancrafters.com- The Empty Tomb

christiancrafters.com- No Easter Egg Hunt

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

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).

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Spin To Win Game (scroll down to this)
This is an Easter game where children can spin to get one of each of the items they’ll need to retell the story of Easter. They store their pieces on their game board which is a cross shape.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Memory Match Game (scroll down to this)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Bingo (scroll down to this)

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

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

daniellesplace.com- Easter Bible Games

creativebiblestudy.com- Christian Easter Games

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

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Story Printable Game
This is a file folder game about the Resurrection of Easter time, and goes perfectly with the Resurrection Eggs below. Children move their player along the board collecting different picture representations to the true Easter Story.

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

hiphomeschoolmoms.com- Printable Easter Story Trivia Game

creativebiblestudy.com- Christian Easter Game

signupgenius.com- 25 Easter Games and Activities

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

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

christiancrafters.com- Resurrection Egg Pass

christiancrafters.com- The Easter Egg Game

christiancrafters.com- Empty Tomb

christiancrafters.com- No Easter Egg Hunt

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

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.)

tes.com- Easter Board Game

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



This game 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.

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)












This game 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.

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.



Puzzles:

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

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (maze)

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

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

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

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

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

biblewise.com- Jesus is Alive (maze)

biblewise.com- Find the Cave (maze)

biblewise.com- 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 Resurrection (word search) John 20:1-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



Snacks:

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

christiancrafters.com- Two Resurrection Snacks

dltk-holidays.com- He’s Alive Buns

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Cake

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Rolls


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

crosswalk.com- Resurrection Story Cookies


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

christiancrafters.com- New Life Butterfly Snack



Worksheets:

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

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

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

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

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)

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


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.


This activity below is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

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

Easter Triduum

newadvent.org- Triduum

kencollins.com- The Triduum

re.holyfamily.org- Triduum/Easter Resources

theliturgicalcatechist.weebly.com- Holy Week and Triduum

massexplained.com- Easter Triduum

usccb.org- Triduum



Activities:

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

osvcurriculum.com- Triduum: Family Celebration

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

sadlier.com- Teach Children About the Easter Triduum lesson with activities

sophianinstituteforteachers.org- Traditions of the Triduum lesson for middle school and high school students



Coloring/Crafts:

looktohimandberadiant.com- Triduum coloring page

thecatholickid.com- Easter Triduum Coloring Page

catholicinspired.com- Easter Triduum Craft ~ Spinning Paper Plate

go.sadlier.com- Triduum Triptych Activity


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

go.sadlier.com- Blank Triptych

ruthannzaroff.com- Triptych Card #1 (blank)

ruthannzaroff.com- Triptych Card #2 (blank)

artistmargaretfiled.blogspot.com- Triptych template

thecraftchop.com- Triptych template



Games:

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material



Puzzles & Worksheets:

wordsearchfun.com- Triduum (word search)

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.

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

msmolihan.weebly.com- The Liturgical Year Worksheet

d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net- Triduum- Three Days Worksheet

www.catechist.com- Celebrating the Triduum Worksheet

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

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

sophiainstituteforteachers.org- Triduum Worksheet (page 6 & 7), Last Supper Worksheet (page 8-11)

Holy Week

newadvent.org- Holy Week

4catholiceducators.com- Holy Week resources

kencollins.com- Information about Holy Week

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

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

Holy Week- handwriting & coloring sheet

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

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

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

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

The Catholic Toolbox- Last Supper/Holy Thursday Activities



Crafts:

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

catholicicing.com- Holy Week Crafts

catholicinspired.com- Holy Week Crafts and Ideas

The Catholic Toolbox- Corpus Christi Mosaic Craft
*You can also decorate the chalices with sequins, rhinestones, glitter, etc.

Passover Seder Crafts- Passover Seder ideas for the students to make.

catholicinspired.com- Make a Paper Crown of Thorns


*More crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc. are listed in the lesson plans above.



Games:






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

yumpu.com- Fill Your Seder Plate Board Game








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

Bingo Card Makers

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

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



The following activities are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.



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

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

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

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






Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

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

biblewise.com- Crown of Thorns (maze)

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

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

biblewise.com- Peter’s Denial (decoder)

sundayschoolkids.com- The Road To Easter
Starting with Palm Sunday, students put the events in order in which they happened.

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.

teachingandlearningresources.co.uk- Holy Week (crossword)

teachingheart.net.blog- Holy Week Activity Sheets

tes.com- Holy Week Worksheet

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

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

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Holy Week Activities Pack


More puzzles and worksheets in the following lessons:

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

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

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

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



The following activities are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


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

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

Holy Week Quiz- 20 questions with answers