Faith Formation for Families with Young Children
Happy Easter!
April 21, 2019: Easter Sunday - John
The Gospel Reading John 20:1-9: www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042119.cfm
Read a short commentary on the Gospel: Sunday Connection. Take a few moments as a parent to reflect on the story of Palm Sunday: www.americanbible.org/resources/lectio-divina Read a children's version of the Resurrection. Do a coloring page together of Jesus' resurrection. ![]()
Ideas for the Easter SeasonOne Activity For Each Sunday Of Easter- Celebrating The Octave Of Easter at Catholic Icing
50 Ways To Celebrate These 50 Days the Easter Season at Catholic Icing. Read a Children's Storybook
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Holy Week 2019
April 14, 2019: Palm Sunday - Luke 19:28-40
The Gospel Reading Luke 19:28-40: www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041419.cfm
Read a short commentary on the Gospel: Sunday Connection. Take a few moments as a parent to reflect on the story of Palm Sunday: www.americanbible.org/resources/lectio-divina Read a children's version of Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem: Luke 19:28-40 Do a coloring page together of Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem. Read the reflection on Palm Sunday and share its insights with your children. ![]()
Jesus' Entry Into Jerusalem
Make a Palm Cross
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Holy Week
An Introduction to Holy Week in "Three Minutes"
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A Catholic Guide to Holy Week
To learn more about the meaning of the Holy Week symbols read the "Guide" at Busted Halo.
For a "Guide" to Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday go to Busted Halo: |
Just for Parents: A Virtual Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a devotion following the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion. Prayers accompanying it allow time to reflect on the mystery of his death. Originally the Stations of the Cross was an actual physical journey in and around Jerusalem. Later the series was symbolized in outdoor shrines, and today many parishes display artistic representations in their sanctuaries. The Stations of the Cross may be done at any time, but is commonly a part of Lenten spiritual practice, specifically on Good Friday.
Busted Halo has created a series of virtual stations designed for personal devotion. These stations relate to Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God and the reason his vision of this Kingdom led to his death. Find a quiet place to watch these stations, and as you do the devotions be open to how God is speaking to you through the Stations of the Cross. |
Stations of the Cross Activity
Print the first page with the Stations of the Cross in color and post it for all to see. Use the prayers throughout the week.
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Holy Week Story Strip Activity
Color the pictures and cut them out. Paste them in order to show the events of Holy Week and Easter.
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Holy Thursday - Last Supper Craft Activity
Make a Last Supper craft for Holy Thursday based on the famous Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper (picture of the completed project to the right).
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Lent 2019
Lent is our time of preparation. A 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, Lent is a journey that spans Ash Wednesday through Holy Week, culminating in the great celebration of Easter. As Catholics, the spiritual pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving guide us in daily reflection on our own lives as we strive to deepen our relationship with God and neighbor—no matter where in the world that neighbor may live.
Lent ultimately leads to Easter—and the hope of the Resurrection. And as Catholics, we are called to share that hope with every member of our global human family. We've prepared 40 days of Lent experiences for you and your children, including:
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