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Luke 2:41-52
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 (Luke)
word-sunday.com- Together Time With Family and God (scroll down to Gospel)
sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Left Behind object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
ministry-to-children.com- Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) Sunday School Lesson
thereligionteacher.com- Lesson Plan: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus is Lost in Jerusalem lesson
childrensermons.com- Home Alone object lesson
kidssundayschool.com- Jesus and Me: How does a child's life today compare to when Jesus was born? An activity to help kids relate to Jesus.
jesuswalk.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple lesson with questions.
sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus’ Childhood lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus in the Temple lesson plan which consists of Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.
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 in the Temple coloring page
christiananswers.net- Twelve year old Jesus in the temple
lambsongs.co.nz- Jesus Gets Lost Bible coloring minibook or one page Bible story to color (scroll down to these)
Crafts
Young Jesus in the Temple (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 37 & 38.
sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Left Behind group activities (crafts)
childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Jesus In The Temple Craft
123homeschool4me.com- Mary and Joseph had to find their way to Jesus whom they accidentally left at the temple. Maze Activities- (straw mazes)
teachusthebible.com- Temple Craft (scroll down to this)
faithsprouts.blogspot.com- Find Jesus in the Temple Craft (scroll down to this)
jesus-without-language.net- Young Jesus (in the temple)
jesus-without-language.net- Young Jesus (this craft ties into the idea that this child is developing into the man who will one day fully claim the title of Christ)
Introduce craft: When Jesus was a little boy, where did he get his toys? (They made them). We are going to make us a toy(s) to play with.
Ring and Pin- Make a handheld "ring toss" toy. (The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities by Roxanne Henderson, page 98).
Stick and Ball Game
You can also make this with just a paper/plastic cup instead of a laundry scoop. Use a paper hole punch and make a hole in the cup near the rim to tie the string to.
Here is another version of the craft above using a plastic laundry detergent cap:
Make a hole near the top of the rim using a drill prior to class. Cut twine to about 2 feet long. Have students tie one end of the twine to the lid through the hole you just drilled. On the other end of the twine tie a large bead to it (2 beads if they are small).
To play- Hold the cup letting the string hang down. Swing the bead up and try to catch it inside the cup. For competitive play, whoever gets the most catches out of 10 or 20 tries wins.
Introduce craft: How well do you know the story “Jesus in the Temple”? Let’s find out.
Young Jesus in the Temple (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 37 & 38.
Games:
sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Left Behind group activities (games)
jesus-without-language.net- Young Jesus (Luke 2) | Games
Introduce game: When Jesus was twelve years old, he went to Jerusalem with his parents. The journey took four days and when they arrived the great city was crowded with visitors. Jesus saw many things in Jerusalem and was amazed at what he saw.
What did Jesus see in Jerusalem?
This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "Jesus went to Jerusalem and he saw many things. He saw a ..........." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a camel, 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, “Jesus went to Jerusalem and he saw many things. He saw a ..........." 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).
Introduce game: How can we be like Jesus? Let’s find out how we can be a good son, friend, neighbor, and person like Jesus.
Change Charades (Jesus Grows Up)- This game will help your kids identify positive behaviors that will help them grow up just like Jesus. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 70 & 71).
You can change this game to: Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, Neighbor and have the children tell you how you can be a good ______ (Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, or Neighbor). Call students one at a time to stand behind a chair and to toss a beanbag. Other students wait in their seats until you call them for their turn.
Or write the above on the chalk board and have the students throw a suction cup toy at it. Wherever it lands, they must tell you how you can be a good ______ (Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, or Neighbor).
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. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.
Jesus in the Temple (file folder game)- The objective of the game is to be the first to find Jesus in the temple. The players roll the dice and follow the directions on the space they land on. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. If you land on a space with dice on it, roll again. The first player who lands on the temple wins.
Snacks
Introduce snack: What kind of food do you think Jesus ate as a kid? Matzo crackers, figs or dates.
Puzzles/Worksheets
Jesus Loves God’s House- Jerusalem was very crowded. The temple was crowded with the teachers of the Law. Can you find young Jesus? (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 18).
365 Activities for Kids- Find the 10 scrolls on July 26th.
sundayschoolzone.com- Where Is Jesus? (Maze)
sermons4kids.com- Left Behind (Maze)
apcurriculum.com- Maze
More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Jesus in the Temple puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 12 - 15)
sundayschoolzone.com- Where Was Jesus? (Spot the Differences)
sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (Word Search)
webzoom.freewebs.com- Word Search
web.archive.org- Luke 2:41-52 (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Word Shape)
sundayschoolzone.com- Where Was Jesus? (Word Scramble)
sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Alphabet Soup)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (Crossword)
apcurriculum.com- Jesus’ Boyhood (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Luke 2:41-52 (Crossword)
sdc.me.uk- Luke 2:41-52 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 2:41-52 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
jesus-without-language.net- Young Jesus (Luke 2) | Worksheet
calvarycurriculum.com- The Boy Jesus Visits The Temple #172 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.
freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Find the Shape (page 7), Subtract letters to fill in the blanks in the sentences (page 8)
sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Multiple Choice)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (Multiple Choice)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (Fill in the Blanks)
sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank at the bottom of the story.
smp.org- Jesus and Me
Fill in the Venn Diagram below how you and Jesus are alike and different.
jesuswalk.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:39-52) questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet
thereligionteacher.com- Lesson Plan: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple Worksheets (scroll down for these)
huronhills.org- Bible Passage: Luke 2:41-52 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
static1.squarespace.com- Luke 2:41-52 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
