Sunday, April 26, 2009

Lesson Plan- The Good Shepherd (1st grade on up)



Good Shepherd


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Good Shepherd
- explain why Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd
- explain how to experience the Good Shepherd's care: listening to God's voice, coming at God's call, following God's lead
- explain that when they do wrong, Jesus still loves them and will forgive them



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Parables- stories from every day life with a hidden meaning so people could understand more easily what is being taught
Shepherd- person who watches and takes care of sheep



Plan:

Read story: "The Good Shepherd" and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today.



Activities:

Introduce activities: Who is the Good Shepherd?

sermons4kids.com- Taking Care of the Sheep object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Steal the Sheep object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Master’s Voice object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Who's afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? Object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Knows His Own Sheep and We Know Him lesson

missionarlington.org- The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-42)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Good Shepherd lesson #206 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

bible.org- Lesson 5: Jesus Is The Good Shepherd



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd and Taking Care of the Sheep group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Steal the Sheep group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Big Bad Wolf group activities (crafts)


Introduce craft: Who is the Good Shepherd?

sweetgrace.typepad.com- BaaBaa Black, Pink, and Blue Sheep? An easy yarn craft (scroll down to the white one with ears)

first-school.ws- Handprint Lamb or Sheep Craft
This is a very easy craft that the youngest child can help with and makes a beautiful keepsake. Template included.

crafty-crafted.com- Easter Lamb Craft

roomparentideas.com- Lamb Note Card Holder

kidscraftroom.com- Clothes Pin Sheep (cute note holder)

dadcando.com- Fluffy Sheep

orientaltrading.com- Lamb of God 3D Stand-Up Craft Kit

Rocking Sheep- Tap the sheep very lightly and they will gently rock from side to side. (The Grolier Kids Crafts Craft Book by Cheryl Owen, page 18 & 19).

The Lord is My Shepherd Magnet- A cute sheep magnet out of popsicle sticks. You can omit the other wooden pieces and mini chalkboard in this craft and just use cardboard or construction paper. (Hands On Crafts for Kids 20-Minute Crafts, page 30 & 31).





Hand Lamb- (this craft was at familyfirst.com, but the website has been removed)

What You Need:

• White crayon
• Black, brown, and pink construction paper
• Scissors
• White glue
• Styrofoam tray to work on
• Cotton balls
• Hole punch
• Black sharp-pointed marker
• Thin ribbon

What you do:
1. Use the white crayon to trace around your hand on the black paper. Cut the hand shape out.
2. Cover the palm of the hand and the base of the thumb and fingers with glue. Then attach cotton balls to make a sheep.
3. Punch an eye for the sheep from the brown paper. Use the black marker to draw a dot in the center of the eye for a pupil. Glue the eye to the middle of the thumb.
4. Tie a piece of thin ribbon around the base of the thumb to form a neck for the sheep. Tie the ribbon in a bow.



Games:

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd and Taking Care of the Sheep group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Steal the Sheep group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Big Bad Wolf group activities (crafts)

loyolapress.com- The Lost Sheep Game



Introduce game: What does a shepherd do? What happens if one lamb is missing?

ezinearticles.com- Stray Sheep Game (scroll down for this)

The Lost Sheep Hide and Seek- A great activity game to go with the Bible story. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 146 for game piece and page 146 for directions).

Name Rhythm- This game will allow your students to share a unique thing about themselves with the group, as well as help students see that Jesus knows them each by name. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 221).



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What is Jesus sometimes called? The Good Shepherd


nsumckids.info- Good Shepherd Snacks (scroll down for these)

doodlekins.blogspot.com- Easy Easter Lamb Donut Hole Treat

hungryhappenings.com- Rice Krispies Treat Lamb Pops

instagram.com- Popcorn Sheep

showerofrosesblog.com- Shepherd’s Crook Breadsticks



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do Good Shepherd with his Sheep spot the difference on August 26. More puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. at September 29 – October 3.

The Great Bible Big Fun Activity Book: From the Old and New Testaments by Toni Lind
Follow the Dots to see who the shepherd guards against.
Sheep Scramble- Jesus was called the Good Shepherd. How many sheep are in this flock?

sermons4kids.com- (maze)

funnycoloring.com- Shepherd Looking for His Sheep (maze)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (dot to dot)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (word search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice

sermons4kids.com- Fill in the blanks

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Good Shepherd Worksheets (page 8)

sdc.me.uk- John 10:11-18 Worksheet

calvarycurriculum.com- The Good Shepherd lesson #206 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

smp.org- Jesus the Good Shepherd
Locate the following passages in the Bible. Write each verse on the lines provided.


Saturday, April 18, 2009

Holy Spirit



*Holy Spirit


avemariapress.com- Scriptural Understanding of the Holy Spirit

sundayschoolsources.com- Waiting for the Holy Spirit lesson with vocabulary, songs, questions, etc.

sundayschoolsources.com- The Holy Spirit Arrives lesson with vocabulary, songs, worksheet, questions, etc.

everystudent.com- Who is the Holy Spirit?

ewtn.com- The Holy Spirit: Basic Doctrine, Reflections, Prayers, Church Documents, etc.

godonthe.net- The Holy Spirit

newadvent.org- Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit

preachersfiles.com- Is It the Holy Spirit or is it Memorex?

rogma.org- Great Doctrines of the Bible Lesson 6 The Holy Spirit (Part One)
His Personality, Deity, Names, and Symbols

rogma.org- Great Doctrines of the Bible Lesson 7 The Holy Spirit (Part Two)
His Ministry in Relation to Creation, the Old Testament, The Scriptures, the Life of Christ and to Unbelievers

tearfund.org- This study explores how the Holy Spirit makes us more like Jesus, the unique advocate. This study is number two in the Speak up Bible study course.

ucg.org- Teen Bible Discussion Guides. Topic: The Holy Spirit

thereligionteacher.com- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson Plan

catholicicing.com- Gifts of Holy Spirit Teaching Tools

Holy Spirit Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.

Holy Spirit- (handwriting & coloring) sheet

Holy Spirit/Pentecost- (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 Spirit/Pentecost- lesson plan with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.


*Coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, object lessons, etc. posted in Pre K - K and 1st grade lesson plans above.



Coloring and Crafts:

Holy Spirit/Pentecost- Coloring and Crafts (scroll down to this)

Holy Spirit/Pentecost- Crafts (scroll down to this)



Games:





The Holy Spirit File Folder Game- Work your way around the board and answer questions about the Holy Spirit. For 2nd grade on up. There are a lot of choices and possibilities for this game.








Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Catholic)- Spin the spinner and follow the directions. If you spin “Leader’s Space” you may change places with the leader and put his marker where you were. Make your way around the board answering questions about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The first player to FINISH wins.



Fruits of the Holy Spirit Bean Bag Toss- A fun game to review the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit






Puzzles:

mycatholicsource.com- Word Search


All puzzles below 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 Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Double Puzzle (CCC 1832). Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number to reveal the message.

Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Word Chop (CCC 1832). The table below contains words that have been chopped in half. Find the pieces that fit together and write them in the answer area below.

Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Word Search (CCC 1832)

Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Crossword

Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Double Puzzle. Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number to reveal the message.

Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Word Search



Worksheets:

reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printable Packet

drawn2bcreative.com- Fruits of the Spirit Printable Activity

crusaders-for-christ.com- Prayers to the Holy Spirit Handwriting Pages (scroll down to Pentecost)

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Spirit Worksheets (scroll down to this)

web.archive.org- Holy Spirit (look under the appropriate grade level)

smp.org- The Holy Spirit Activity Worksheet



Friday, April 10, 2009

Lesson Plan- Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter (1st grade on up)



Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter
- explain why the apostles did not always recognize Jesus immediately
- explain why some do not believe until they see it with their own eyes or touch it



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write the bold words on the board and discuss with class)

Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Emmaus- near Jerusalem (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Recognize- you know who the person is by looking at him
Stranger- someone you do not know
Prophets- someone who knows the future
Doubter- someone who does not believe
Wound- an injury or damage to a person like a cut, etc.



Plan:

Read story: "Road to Emmaus and Thomas the Doubter" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: Who did the two disciples not recognize? Jesus

sermons4kids.com- Checking The Roll object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Road To Emmaus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- ID Please! object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

childrensermons.com- Without A Doubt lesson

childrensermons.com- Road To Emmaus lesson

calvarycurriculum.com- The Road To Emmaus, Thomas Doubts lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

jesuswalk.com- Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) lesson

jesuswalk.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:36-46) lesson

truewaykids.com- Road to Emmaus (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

thereligionteacher.com- The Road to Emmaus Lesson Plan, Activities, and Worksheet



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Checking the Roll group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Clearly group activities (crafts)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Road To Emmaus (craft)

biblecraftclub.com- Doubting Thomas Craft & Road To Emmaus Craft (scroll down to these crafts)

growingkidsingrace.blogspot.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (craft)

jesus-without-language.net- Thomas (John 20) craft

godlyplayblog.blogspot.com- John 20:29 craft

jesus-without-language.net- Jesus Appears to the Disciples craft

static1.squarespace.com- Walk To Emmaus Spinning Craft

amysfreeideas.com- On the Road to Emmaus (scroll down to this craft)

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

Key Chains- Give students a piece of craft foam and markers. Have the students make a key chain emphasizing today’s lesson about Jesus. Guide the students into coming up with a phrase to put on their key chain. Have students decorate key chain. Use a hole punch to put a hole into the key chain and add a short chain. This will make a good reminder that Jesus is always with them where ever they go.


Introduce craft: What was Jesus nailed to?

Forgiven- Students will make a cross out of nails. (Bible Story Crafts & Projects Children Love by Kathy Ross, pages 103 & 104).

kidfrirendlythingstodo- Making A Cross Necklace Out of Nails
Use 2 or 4 masonry nails to make this craft

instructables.com- Horseshoe Nail Cross Pendant

orientaltrading.com- Nail Cross Necklace Craft Kit- Oriental Trading Company

christiandollarstore.com- Metal Nail Cross Necklace Craft Kit (Makes 12)

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



Games

sermons4kids.com- Checking the Roll group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Clearly group activities (games)

Take a verse from today’s lesson Luke 24:13-35. Make paper footprints with the words of the verse on each footprint. Let the kids put them in order.

ecounterchristianity.co.uk- Doubting Thomas (scroll down to Activity)

easybreezysundayschool.blogspot.com- Doubting Thomas (game)

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Doubting Thomas: Recognizing Jesus Games

teresaklassen.wordpress.com- Doubting Thomas Ice-breaker idea


Introduce game: Who did the two disciples not recognize? Jesus. Let’s see how well you can recognize someone.


Guess Who?

Materials: paper bag

Directions: Blindfold one student using a paper bag. Pick another student for the first student to guess who it is. The blindfolded student will try to find out who the person is by asking questions to figure out who they are. The unknown student answers the questions using a disguised voice. Once they have identified their fellow class member, that student can be blindfolded and have a turn.
Questions: Was it hard or easy to recognize the person from their voice?



Introduce game: Who wouldn't believe that Jesus was alive until he saw the marks of the nails on Jesus' hands and feet, and touch the wound in Jesus' side?

Thomas the Doubter

Need: Large nail with blunt point, 1 chair

Directions: A student is picked by the teacher to play the part of Thomas. He or she will sit in a chair with their back to the class. A large nail is put under the chair. While Thomas is turned around with his or her eyes closed, the teacher will choose a student to sneak up and take the nail and hide it somewhere on his person. When this person is ready, then everyone will say: “Doubting Thomas, where is the nail?” The teacher will then say. “Does _____ have it?” (This student may or may not have it). Thomas will then stand up and turn around. Will Thomas doubt what the teacher says or will he believe the teacher? If Thomas believes the teacher, he will say, “I believe _____ has it.” Or he will not believe the teacher and guess who might have the nail. Who ever has the nail is now Thomas.



Introduce activity: How do we know what is real or true? Two fun activities to emphasize the story Doubting Thomas.

Know For Sure Relay

Need: 2 different size boxes that have individual snacks for each child inside, tape boxes shut and do not tell the student’s what is inside the boxes

Directions: Set up a relay with two teams (if you have a lot of students, have more teams each with a box with snacks inside). Place snack boxes at another point in the room for each team to run for. Do not give the students any hints about what is in the boxes. The first student in line runs to the box, carries it back to his team and gives it to the next team member in line. This player funs it back to it’s starting point and leaves it there. The player returns and goes to the end of his team line. Repeat until everyone has had a turn.

Then hold up one of the boxes. Say: What do you think is in this box? Hold up another box and say: What about this box? Do you think both boxes have the same thing inside? Do you know for sure what is inside the boxes? How can you find out for sure? (By opening up the boxes.) We have to see with our eyes to know for sure what is inside the box don’t we? Let’s open up the boxes and see if you are right. (Let each student open up a box.) Say: We are going to have these snacks for later. (Put the boxes to the side.)



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




Road to Emmaus File Folder Game- Luke 24:13-35
Be the first one to Emmaus and back to Jerusalem and win the game!







Road To Emmaus Game- Review Luke 24:13-35. Draw on the board a chart and have the players throw a suction toy at the board. Where ever it sticks, the team has to follow the directions. The team with the most points wins.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Do you doubt what you eat?

Have various foods for the students to try and blindfolds. Place a paper plate and spoon in front of each student. Have students pair off and one child put on a blindfold. Put one piece of food on each plate and have the student feed his partner that is blindfolded the food with a spoon. Have the students guess what they are eating. Discuss. Try other foods. Have the other student feed his partner various foods that have not been done. Discuss.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do the Road to Emmaus add to the picture puzzle on November 25).

sermons4kids.com- Stop Doubting and Believe (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Road to Emmaus (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Road to Emmaus (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (word search)

4catholiceducators.com- Luke 24:13-35 (word search)

web.archive.org- Luke 24:13-35 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Doubting Thomas (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears To His Disciples (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus (crossword)

web.archive.org- Luke 24:13-35 (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not! (matching)

biblewise.com- On the Road to Emmaus (fill in the blanks)

biblewise.com- On The Road To Emmaus
Use the word bank to fill in the blanks in the story about what happened on the road to Emmaus.

biblewise.com- Fill in the blanks by putting the letter in the alphabet that comes just before the letter under the line.

biblewise.com- Write the letter that comes between the two letters to find out what Jesus said to a doubtful Thomas.

sermons4kids.com- Believe It Or Not (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- On The Road To Emmaus (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (fill in the blanks)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Road To Emmaus, Thomas Doubts lessons with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

sdc.me.uk- Luke 23:13-35 Year A Worksheet

truewaykids.com- Road to Emmaus (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

tes.com- Doubting Thomas Worksheets

jesuswalk.com- Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) lesson (questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

jesuswalk.com- Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:36-46) lesson (questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

smp.org- The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus Part II
Discussion questions based on The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).

smp.org- Just a Closer Walk with Thee
A worksheet where students are asked to read and reflect on the Gospel of Luke’s powerful image of how Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist through the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

smp.org- Encountering Jesus: Writing Assignment
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It gives two options for a writing assignment that uses scripture and the imagination.



Friday, April 3, 2009

Lesson Plan- Pentecost (1st grade on up)



Pentecost


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Pentecost/Wind and Fire
- define ascension
- explain why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit and who the Holy Spirit is



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write the bold words on the board and discuss with class)

Ascension- Jesus’ return to heaven
Holy Spirit- the third person of the Blessed Trinity who Jesus sent to help his Church
Pentecost Sunday- the day the Holy Spirit came.
Blessed Trinity- the three divine persons in one God.
Mount of Olives- outside Jerusalem, which is the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Holy Spirit- third person of the Blessed Trinity, understood as the spiritual force of God
Heaven- where good people are believed to go after death, where God and the angels live
Pentecost- a Christian festival celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter to remember and honor the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
Jewish festival of Pentecost (Shavuoth)- a Jewish festival held on the 6th day of Sivan, in May or June, and to remember and honor the Law being given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.



Plan:

Introduce story- Jesus saw his disciples many times. The first time was on the road to Emmaus, and later suddenly, Jesus appeared in a locked room with them when they were afraid of the Roman rulers and chief priests. All believed but Thomas who finally believed that it was Jesus when he touched His wounds on His hands and feet. During the next few weeks, Jesus’ disciples and friends saw Him often.

This is the story about the last time that the disciples saw Jesus.


Story- "Wind and Fire" or a Pentecost story and then ask questions



Activities:


familylife.com- 4 Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost

catholicicing.com- Ideas For Celebrating Pentecost With Kids: Crafts, Activities, And More

breadnotstones.com- Praying In Color

sadlier.com- Prayers & Activities for the Feast of Pentecost

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students

umcdiscipleship.org- Explaining Pentecost and the Vocation of Our Faith Lesson

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday, Cycle B

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday, Cycle C

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Eight Ways to Teach Ascension and Pentecost

sermons4kids.com- A New Wind Blowing object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

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

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- We’ve Got The Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Holy Spirit object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Power and Light object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Race You Can’t Win Alone object lesson

sermons4kids.com- He Can Hear You Now object lesson

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Pentecost Sunday Bible Lesson for Kids

lessonplans.episcopalchurch.org- The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson Plan Year A

lessonplans.episcopalchurch.org- Come Holy Spirit Lesson Plan Year B

dltk-bible.com- Pentecost lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

truewaykids.com- Pentecost (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

ministry-to-children.com- Pentecost for Kids: Videos, Lessons, and Ideas

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47)

ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Bible Lesson: The Pentecost Party (Acts 2:1-21)

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: The Birth of the Church on Pentecost

ministry-to-children.com- Pentecost Sunday School Lesson: God Gives the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21)

thereligionteacher.com- Pentecost Activities (crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc.)

catechismangel.com- Pentecost Lesson for 5th Graders to Teach

thereligionteacher.com- The Holy Spirit Lesson Plan

thereligionteacher.com- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson & Worksheet



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com-A New Wind Blowing group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost Power group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Wind in Your Socks group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Filled with the Holy Spirit group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Power and Light group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (crafts)

catholicplayground.com- Holy Spirit Scripture Wheel

equippingcatholicfamilies.com- Holy Spirit Spin Wheel for Pentecost

Pentecost- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 63 & 64.

daniellesplace.com- Pentecost Bible Crafts and Activities

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost (Acts 2) | Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost (Acts 2) | Craft 2

christiancrafters.com- Pentecost Spinners

thebillabong.info- Kites for Pentecost

catholicicing.com- Holy Spirit Craft – Handprint Dove

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

dltk-bible.com- Dove Crafts

enchantedlearnilng.com- Peace Dove Craft

catholicicing.com- Holy Spirit Craft (make a dove from a paper plate)

innerchildfun.com- Dove Garland

catholicicing.com- Printable Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Craft

catholicicing.com- Catholic Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Printable For Kids {7 Craft Ideas!}

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here

Peaceful Dove Ornament- A cute dove made out of a peanut. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, page 44 & 45).

Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson- The Holy Spirit moves us to do God’s will (Holy Spirit mobile) Here is a mobile that will encourage children to look further around for God’s presence n their life (page 224).

lifewithmoorebabies.com- Chihuly Glass Art for Kids Made from Plastic Bottles

sermons4kids.com- Making A Windsock

showerofrosesblog.com- A Windsock for Pentecost

catholicinspired.com- Pentecost Pin-less Pinwheel ~ Symbol of Fire and Wind

sunhatsandwellieboots.com- Paper Pentecost Candle - Celebrating with different languages

dltk-bible.com- Stained Glass Craft

kidsfriendly.org- Pentecost Suncatcher (cut out paper plate sections before class)

christiangiftstogo.blogspot.com- Pentecost Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft



Introduce craft- What flickered around the disciple’s heads, but didn’t burn them? Fiery flames.

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Pentecost Play Dough Mat
Laminate printable mat and let the children use play dough to make tongues of fire coming from the heads of the disciples.

inkandglue.com- Tissue Paper Votive Flame

sarajcreations.com- Pentecost Stained Glass Craft

flickr.com- Kirigami Fire Spinner with directions

everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com- Tongues of Fire Wearable Craft Activity





Tongues of Fire Headbands Craft- Use card stock paper or cardboard to cut out flame shapes. Have the children paint them with water colors or glue red and orange pieces of tissue paper on it to make it look like flames. Use a strip of paper for the headband, fitting it to each child’s head and using a stapler to secure the headband. Attach the flames to the headband using the stapler as well.


Pentecost- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 63 & 64.)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Day of Pentecost Suncatcher

worbla.com- Making a TranspArt Handheld Flame

siquieres-angeles.blogspot.com- Idea for the Feast of Pentecost
After telling the story of Pentecost make this fun craft remembering the value and strength that the Holy Spirit gives you. There are no directions for this craft, but you can easily figure it out.


flickr.com- Kid’s Camping Lantern
Materials:
Empty clear, plastic or glass jar
Colored tissue paper (red, orange, yellow)
Modge Podge
Scissors
One electric votive light

Directions: Cut pieces of colored tissue paper in the shape of flames. Paint the outside of the entire jar with Modge Podge. Layer paper flames on the outside of the jar. Cover the outside of the jar with a thin layer of Modge Podge. Allow jar to dry completely. Turn on the votive light and place inside the lantern and put the lid on the jar. When you want to turn off the light, just open the jar and take the votive out to switch it off.



Games:

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material
Play one of these games to review today’s lesson

sermons4kids.com- New Wind Blowing group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecostal Power group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Wind In Your Socks group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Power and Light group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost (Acts 2) | Games

avemariapress.com- Holy Spirit Memory Game

thereligionteacher.com- Paper Toss Game (scroll down to this)

123homeschool4me.com- 12 Disciples Memory Game

daniellesplace.com- Wind and Fire Relay (scroll down to this)
Before class cut crepe paper into 2 feet lengths. Divide your students into teams and give them each a straw and a piece of crepe paper. Have them use the straw to blow the crepe paper across the room and back. If you don’t want them to get on the floor, have them blow the crepe across a table.

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Listen Up
This game will help kids remember to listen for the Holy Spirit (page 105).


Introduce game: What flickered around the disciple’s heads, but didn’t burn them? Fiery flames


Who Has The Fire?

Need: Orange construction paper balled up to be the fire.

Directions: The children sit in a circle close together. The child who is “It” stands away from the circle and hides their eyes while the fire is passed around. When “It” says "STOP!", the child holding the fire hides it (under their leg, up their sleeve, etc.). The child who is “It” guesses who has the fire. The child who had the fire is now “It”.






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




The Holy Spirit File Folder Game- Work your way around the board and answer questions about the Holy Spirit. For 2nd grade on up. There are a lot of choices and possibilities for this game.








Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Catholic)- Spin the spinner and follow the directions. If you spin “Leader’s Space” you may change places with the leader and put his marker where you were. Make your way around the board answering questions about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The first player to FINISH wins.


The Catholic Toolbox- Fruit of the Holy Spirit Bean Bag Toss (Catholic)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Pentecost Sunday is 50 days after Easter. Jewish Pentecost was a thanksgiving feast for the first fruits of the wheat harvest and was associated with remembrance of God's gift of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. What is bread made out of? Let’s make some bread to celebrate Pentecost.

pillsbury.com- Carmel Sticky Buns

allrecipes.com- Cinnamon Buns



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids
November 29- Which group of disciples is the odd one out?

craftingthewordofgod.com- Holy Spirit Puzzle

craftingthewordofgod.com- The Day of Pentecost Puzzle

sermons4kids.com- The Work of the Holy Spirit (maze)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (word search)

sermons4kids.com-The Power Source (word search)

biblekids.eu- Pentecost (word search)

biblewise.com- Pentecost (word search #1)

biblewise.com- Pentecost (word search #2)

longwaitforisabella.com- Pentecost (word search)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (word search)

web.archive.org- Cycle B John 20:19-23 (word search)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (word search)

dltk-bible.com- Pentecost Puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, word searches)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source (crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle B John 20:19-23 (crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle C John 20:19-23 (crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Day of Pentecost lesson #245 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year A

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year B

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year C

catholicicing.com- Pentecost Notebooking Page

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (multiple choice)

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.

reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printables Packet

sacraparentalcom- Pentecost Worksheet (scroll down to this and click on “their website” for pdf link)

web.archive.org- Holy Spirit Worksheets

smp.org- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can learn about the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and use their own words to describe what each gift is.

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students (worksheets posted)

smp.org- Pentecost
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can read the account of Pentecost in the Acts of the Apostles and answer questions about it.

smp.org- The Two Pentecosts
A chart used to draw parallels between the feasts of Shavuot and Christian Pentecost.



Thursday, April 2, 2009

The Folded Napkin



Why did Jesus fold the napkin?

This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating in the e-mails.

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this.......

John 20:7 tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.

Early that Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, "They have taken the Lord's body and I don't know where they have taken Him!"

Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the napkin that had covered Jesus face was folded up and lying to one side.

Is that important? Absolutely!

Is that really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about the Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.

When the Servant set the dinner table for the Master, he made sure it was exactly the way the Master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the Master had finished eating. The Servant would not dare touch that table until the Master was finished.

If the Master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm finished".

I did not know this....

If the Master got up from the table, and folded his napkin beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because....the folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"

He is coming back!

During this Holy season, I pray that you are blessed with peace and joy in the knowledge that He IS coming back.