Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Activities for Pentecost





Activities:

huffingtonpost.com- How You Can Prep For Pentecost

buildfaith.org- Pentecost: Why and How to Celebrate

thebillabong.info- Ideas for Pentecost

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

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost – Pew Pack
Is Pentecost a family service for your church? Need something to keep little hands occupied during the service? Keep them busy with this bright and engaging activity sheet, bold coloring page and two quiet crafts.

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost Lesson
Everything you need for a lesson tailored to your kids. Beautifully presented, clear and easy to follow or adapt.

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

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



Coloring:

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost #1

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost #2

craftingthewordofgod.com- The Day of Pentecost Coloring Page

looktohimandberadiant.com- Come, Holy Spirit Pentecost Coloring Page

supercoloring.com- Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost coloring page

supercoloring.com- Day of Pentecost Coloring Page

thecatholickid.com- Pentecost Sunday Coloring Page

firstpresdf.org- The Holy Spirit at Pentecost Coloring Page

whatsinthebible.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

saintanneshelper.com- Pentecost Coloring Sheet

saintanneshelper.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

stushieart.com- Pentecost

drawn2bcreative.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

catholicplayground.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

byzimom.com- Decent of the Holy Spirit

stushieart.com- Pentecost Coloring Page: Transformation

drawn2bcreative.com- Gifts of the Holy Spirit Minibook (be sure it is your faith teachings)

lambsongs.co.nz- The Holy Spirit Comes Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color



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

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)

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

joyfoodsunshine.com- Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Better than Cinnabon)



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

connectthedots101.com- Several dove dot-to-dot puzzles

sermons4kids.com- The Father Sends a Helper (Dot-to-Dot)

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-Filled With The Holy Spirit (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com-The Power Source (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 C 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 and also a Pentecost Tracing Sheet (scroll down for these)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (Multiple Choice)

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

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

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

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


The activity below 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.

Holy Spirit- handwriting & coloring sheet


thecatholickid.com- Learn to Count to Fifty – Pentecost Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year A

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year B

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year C

thekidsbulletin.com- Pentecost Sunday (type Pentecost Sunday in Search)

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

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.

avemariapress.com- Holy Week Scripture Worksheet



Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Ash Wednesday & Lent







Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

Lent- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

Stations of the Cross- references, activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, etc.



Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Gospel for the Mass: 5/26/24- Matthew 28:16-20 (The Commissioning of the Disciples)








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


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Matthew 28:16-20



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 (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- Delivering the Invitation object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples object lesson #2 with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

word-sunday.com- Promises (scroll down to Gospel)

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus’ Final Instructions and Ascension (Matthew 28 & Acts 1)

ministry-to-children.com- The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) Sunday School Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Making Disciples – Teaching Activity for ‘the Great Commission’

ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 16:13-20) Who do you say that I AM?

sundayschool.works- Sunday School Lessons on “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28:16-20)

ministry-to-children.com- “The Great Commission” Bible Lesson

ministryark.com- God Sends the Disciples Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 28:16-20)

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

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples What to Do lesson with questions

skk.cccmy.org- Go Make Disciples! lesson with activities

ministryspark.com- The Great Commission Elementary Lesson

youthgroupministry.com- A Youth Ministry Lesson on Matthew 28:16-20: Becoming Disciples of Christ

rclblectionary.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Junior High Lesson

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- I can tell my friends about Jesus.

storange.cloversites.com- Jesus Gives One Last Commandment (page 4)

static1.squarespace.com- The Great Commission

covchurch.org- Matthew 28:19-20 (page 7)

ministryark.com- Matthew 28:19

ministryark.com- Matthew 28:19a

kidadl.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Coloring Page

churchrez.org- Matthew 28:16-20

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 28:19

churchpublishing.org- Matthew 28:16–20 (page 42)

forchristianhomes.weebly.com- Matthew 28:20 (scroll down for this)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Delivering the Invitation group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities #2 (crafts)

web.archive.org- Use as a Bible craft or as a memory verse game.

daniellesplace.com- Great Commission “Go” Traffic Light Sunday School Craft for Kids & “Go Tell Others” Good News Bible Craft for Sunday School (scroll down to these)

ministryark.com- Knowing, Growing, Going with God Craft

funexpress.com- Matthew 28:19 Craft

skk.cccmy.org- Round the World (page 5, 6 & 17), Into All Nations (page 9)

storage.cloversites.com- Making Disciples Maps (page 9)

pinterest.com- Matthew 28:19 Craft

flannelgraf.blogspot.com- Matthew 28:19 Craft



Games

sermons4kids.com- Delivering the Invitation group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities #2 (games)

web.archive.org- Scripture Sheep Memory
• Print out a number of copies of the template or alternatively, paste the template into a program such as Publisher. Print or write the first half of memory verses on sheep front card and the second half and/or the reference on the sheep back card.
• Cut out and play memory with the cards.

skk.cccmy.org- Famous Final Words Game (page 2 & 15), G-O Spells “GO!” (page 7 & 8), Where In The World (page 11 & 12), Hands Down (page 13 & 14)

storage.cloversites.com- Worldwide Scramble (page 3), Touch The World (page 8), Four Corners of the Earth (page 10)



Puzzles & Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Maze)

storage.googleapis.com- Maze (page 14), puzzle (page 15)

salfordliturgy.org - Word Search

sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Word Search)

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28: 16-20 (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Decoder)

sundayschoolzone.com- Coded Words

sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28:16-20 (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

truewaykids.com- The Great Commission (free printable worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 28:16-20 Year A Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 28:16-20 Year B Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Kid’s Bulletin

storage.cloversites.com- The Great Commission (page 20)

hermeneutrix.com- Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 28:16-20 and Acts 1 6-8 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- The Great Commission: Overview – Matthew 28:16-20 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Bible Study Notes, Cross References, Outline, and Discussion Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)


Questions that can be used for a worksheet:

If Christ is at work in our lives, transforming us from the inside out, how can we not keep from sharing that with others?

What’s the difference between merely evangelizing and making disciples?

What opportunities do you have as a student to make disciples right now?

What characteristics do disciple-makers have?

How will you commit to starting the process of making disciples today?

What was the mission Jesus gave his disciples?

What does it mean to make disciples?

Are there any better ways to spread the gospel than making disciples?

Why is baptism important?

What must we teach and how can we teach it?

What promise did Jesus give his disciples/apostles?

How do we, ourselves, follow these instructions?

What is included in “everything that I have commanded you”?

In v20, Jesus says “remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Does this statement apply to the individuals who were there, or more widely? Does it apply to us, do we think? Again, why?

How do the eleven respond to Jesus when they see him on the mountain?

What did Jesus mean when He said all authority had been given to Him? Who gave Him that authority?

Read Matthew 28:19–20. Then break down these verses into a list of things that Jesus told His disciples to do.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Gospel for the Mass: 5/19/24- John 20:19-23 (Appearance to the Disciples) or John 15:26-27; John 16:12-15 and Pentecost Sunday








*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.


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John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 and Pentecost Sunday



Resources & Activities

newadvent.org- Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit

everystudent.com- Who is the Holy Spirit?

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

godonthe.net- The Holy Spirit

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 (John)

buildfaith.org- Pentecost: Why and How to Celebrate

thebillabong.info- Ideas for Pentecost

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

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing object lesson with group activities, coloring pages, puzzles, worship bulletin, etc.

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

kidssundayschool.com- A Heart for Jesus
The Holy Spirit can reach our heart no matter how much we may have sinned.

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples What To Do (John 20: 19 – 23) lesson

missionarlington.org- Lesson: The Helper (John 20:19-23) with activities

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

bible.org- Mission: Possible (John 20:19-23) lesson

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

rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-23 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-23 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 20:19-23 Junior High Lesson

word-sunday.com- The Power of God's Breath (scroll down to Gospel)

pinterest.ca- Pentecost Sunday School Activities

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

Pentecost- Activities, Coloring, Crafts, Games, Puzzles & Worksheets, etc.

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

The Catholic Toolbox- Pentecost 1st Grade On Up lesson with: 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- John 20:19-31 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

The Catholic Toolbox- Activities for Pentecost



Coloring

holyheroes.net- John 20:21-23 coloring

cbcgb.org- John 20:19-23

nicepng.com- Peace Be With You

churchpublishing.org- John 20:19-23 (page 41)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church group activities (crafts)

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

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. (Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson, page 224.)

cbc.ca- Water Bottle Wind Spirals

daniellesplace.com- Wind Twirlers
An easy craft made out of fun foam (scroll down to this).

madetobeamomma.com- Handprint Flowers (put Peace Be With You on the flower pot)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church group activities (games)

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

word-sunday.com- Family Balloon Race


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

kidssundayschool.com- Guided in Truth
Children have fun trying to duplicate a pattern of blocks hearing only verbal commands. The unseen Holy Spirit guides us in truth, if only we listen.



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)



Puzzles & Worksheets

twopaths.com- Pentecost and the Early Church (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church (Word Search)

4catholiceducators.com- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Seeing Is Believing (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Don’t Miss Church (Multiple Choice)

sdc.me.uk- John 20:19-23 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- John 20:19-23 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

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

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.

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

bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 20 Bible Study (scroll down to John 20:19-21 Bible Study Questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- John 20 Inductive Bible Study (scroll down to III. Jesus appears to the disciples (19-25) for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Overcoming Unbelief – Mark 16:12-14; John 20:19-31; 1 Corinthians 15:5 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)



Gospel for the Mass: 5/12/24- Mark 16:15-20 (The Commissioning of the Eleven and The Ascension of Jesus)








*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 16:15-20



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- Amazing Deeds (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- Countdown to Pentecost (family activity)

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples What To Do lesson

sundaysources.com- Jesus Ascends lesson with activities

missionarlington.org- Jesus Gives Instructions lesson with activities

rclblectionary.com- Mark 16:15-20 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Mark 16:15-20 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Mark 16:15-20 Junior High Lesson

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

textweek.com- Mark 16:9-20 Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Mark 16:15 (free)

teacherspayteachers.com- Mark 16:15

storage.cloversites.com- Jesus Gave the Great Commission (page 13)

supercoloring.com- Jesus Ascension coloring page

supercoloring.com- Jesus Ascends to Heaven coloring page

childrenschapel.org- The Ascension

bible-printables.com- The Ascension

saintanneshelper.com- 2 Ascension coloring pages



Crafts

craftingthewordofgod.com- “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 craft

faithsprouts.blogspot.com- Gospel Megaphone (scroll down to this)

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Go Into All The World Craft

ministryark.com- Knowing Growing Going With God Printable (craft)

truewaykids.com- Craft – Go into all the world

pinterest.com- Mark 16:15 Craft

daniellesplace.com- “Go Tell Others” Good News Paper Suitcase Bible Craft

Introduce crafts: He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (make this passport book so you can go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel.)

makeandtakes.com- DIY Mini Passport Book

livinglifeandlearning.com- Printable Passport for Kids (scroll down for this)

teacherspayteachers.com- FREE Passport Booklet Template Bundle

cottonridgehomeschool.com- Passport, Suitcase, and Tickets Printable Craft


Ascension Crafts

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus Lives! Jesus can "ascend" from on the ground to the sky by pulling the long tab up!

catholicicing.com- Ascension of Jesus Crafts for Kids

lambsongs.co.nz- Jesus Went Back Up To Heaven (plastic cup activity) click on Activity 1

daniellesplace.com- Jesus Ascending to Heaven Craft for Kids (scroll down to this)

Jesus Ascends- A fun craft that gives a hands-on experience of Jesus disappearing in the cloud as He did so long ago. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, page 60 & 61).

Jesus’ Ascension into Heaven- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 61 & 62.)



Games

Case of the Missing Person (Jesus Returns to Heaven)- In this game, kids will try to figure out who’s missing from the class. They’ll get an idea of how some people must have felt after Jesus returned to heaven. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 104.) Go to Table of Contents and click on page 104.


Play the game “Telephone” (use an empty cardboard paper towel roll). Start with today’s memory verse, then let the kids think of other Scriptures to pass around the circle. Talk about how we can share God’s Word with others.


Introduce game: He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15

Pack Your Bag

Directions: This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "I’m going into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature and in my bag I packed ..........." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a telephone, 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, “I’m going into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature and in my bag I packed ..........." 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). Or you can call on a student and ask them to name something that starts with the letter A that they would bring if they were going into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Go around the circle and use each letter of the alphabet. Have the students name an object that they would put in their suitcase if they were going into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.


Introduce games- Jesus told the disciples that they would be able to proclaim the gospel to every creature in the world. He told them that “they will speak new languages”. Let’s see if you can listen and understand a new language.

bobblesworldesl.com- Handkerchief Race: Make foreign language flash cards (2 of each word). Pass out all the cards to the students who are sitting in a group (or maybe in a circle). The teacher holds a handkerchief up and then calls out a card. The two students who have that card stand up and try to get to the handkerchief first. (You can also just have the students race to a finish line and the first one over the line wins.)


What Does This Word Mean?

Have a list of foreign words and their meanings. Divide the class into teams. Say a word from your list and ask one team what the word means. You can also write the word on the board. If Team #1 is correct, they get a point. If they are not correct, Team #2 may try. If Team #2 is correct they get a point. The team with the highest score wins.



Puzzles & Worksheets

4catholiceducators.com- Word Search

missionarlington.org- Word Search (page 8)

web.archive.org- Word Search

web.archive.org- Crossword

sdc.me.uk- Mark 16:15-20 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 16:15-20 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

jesuswalk.com- 35. Resurrection and Commission Mark 16 (scroll down to bottom for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

static1.squarespace.com- Small Group Study page 7 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)



Gospel for the Mass: 5/5/24- John 15:9-17








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


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




John 15:9-17



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 (John)

sermons4kids.com- As I Have Loved You object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Heart Full of Joy object lesson with group activities page, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

word-sunday.com- Love As A Gift (scroll down to Gospel)

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Calls His Friends

sundayschoollessons.com- A Basket of Summer Fruit lesson

ministry-to-children.com- “Just as I have Loved You” Sunday School Lesson from John 15:9-17

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus is the Real Thing! (John 15:9-17) Children’s Sermon

biblewise.com- How Can I Love You More?

sundayschool.works- Love One Another (John 15:9-17) Sunday School Lesson and Activities

biblewise.com- Interview Jesus

rclblectionary.com- John 15:9-17 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 15:9-17 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- John 15:9-17 Junior High Lesson

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

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



Coloring

childrenschapel.org- As the Father hath loved me, so I have loved you. (John 15a)

flandersfamily.info- Remain in my love. John 15:9

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 15:12

timewarpwife.com- John 15:12 (scroll down to this)

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- John 15:13

timewarpwife.com- John 15:13 (scroll down to this)

faithconnector.s3.amazonaws.com- John 15:12

i.pinimg.com- Love One Another

churchpublishing.org- John 15:16 (page 38)

stushieart.com- John 15:17



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- As I Have Loved You group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Heart Full of Joy group activities (crafts)

word-sunday.com- Love Poster

biblewise.com- Gifts of the Heart

web.archive.org- Beginner Memory Verse craft John 15:12

akidsheart.com- Easy John 15: 17 verse craft

pinterest.com- John 15:12 Craft

kgmcrafts.com- John 15:12 Craft

storage.snappages.site- Love One Another Craft

web.archive.org- Memory Verse craft John 15:14

dltk-holidays.com- John 15:13 mobile
Introduce craft: Who should we be kind to? Everyone. Let’s make a craft to remind us to “Love Others”

dltk-kids.com- Or make the lady bug with poster board or card stock. On the back of the lady bug where the wings open up write “Love Others”.


Introduce craft: How can we help others? Here is a craft to help to remind us to help others.

sugarspiceandglitter.com- A (Paper) Chain of Kindness

coffeeandcarpool.com- Acts of Kindness Links Paper Chain to Celebrate kindness (scroll down to this)

teachkidsart.net- Paper Chain of Kindness

twinkl.com- Kindness Paper Chain Challenge Activity

mrslearningbee.com- Kindness Chain (free printable)

mrslearningbee.com- Kindness Dominoes (scroll down for free printable)

mrslearningbee.com- Kindness Quilt (scroll down for free printable)

Love Notes- Cute magnet craft to put on your refrigerator to leave loving messages to the people in your family. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, pages 54 & 55).


Loving others demands respect, consideration, cooperation, care, etc. Love is about giving. Fill these chore charts out or have the students come up with their own chores to do and color. These can be given to parents or friends/family etc. to show they are serious about their respect for them, care, etc. They are to bring the chore charts back signed next week and receive a small gift as a reward for their good deeds.

reallifeathome.com- Simple Chore Chart & Editable Chore Chart

dltk-cards.com- Custom Chore Chart

freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com- Look on the right sidebar to choose the age appropriate chore chart to print out.

chorecharts.net- Dozens of free printable chore charts, behavior charts and reward charts you can download and print for free.

papertraildesign.com- Free Printable Weekly Chore Charts

theincrementalmama.com- Free Customizable Weekly Chore Chart for Kids



Games

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- As I Have Loved You group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Heart Full of Joy group activities (crafts)


Introduce game: How does Jesus want us to behave? Discuss. Well, here are some questions and let’s see how well you can.

Win or Lose by How You Choose

Need: Book- “Win or Lose by How You Choose” by Judge Judy Sheindlin

Directions- Divide the class into teams and do questions out of “Win or Lose by How You Choose!”



"How to Love" Ball Toss- A fun game for all ages on how to show love to others. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 120).

wildlyanchored.com- Love Bingo (scroll down for this)

cranialhiccups.com- Love One Another Game

kidssundayschool.com- Love Charades

makinglifeblissful.com- Love Game


Introduce games: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. What does this mean? It means we should treat others the same way you want them to treat you. That is easier said than done. Do you respect everyone and treat them kindly at all times? During our daily contact with others we can show compassion and generosity by treating them with respect and courtesy. This dignified and respectable behavior that we give to others is part of what Jesus was talking about. Try your best to treat others as you would like to be treated and you will find that it will help you so much in everyday life with getting along with others.

The Catholic Toolbox- Random Acts of Kindness File Folder Game

The Catholic Toolbox- How Rude!


Introduce game: Gospel John 15:10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. One of the ways you show that you love God is to obey your parents and honor them with respect.

The Catholic Toolbox- Back Talk Game (Honor Your Father & Mother)


Introduce games: Jesus' behavior and his parables help us learn how to treat one another morally and ethically. How would you handle the following challenges?

The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus is Our Savior

The Catholic Toolbox- WWJD File Folder Game and Moral Dilemmas Card Game



Movies

Veggie Tales: Accepting and Helping- Are You My Neighbor?

The Story of Flibber-o-loo or The Tale of Two Cities (15 min.) and ask questions:

1. What does loving your neighbor really mean? Help others whenever they need help even when you don’t feel like it.
2. Why wouldn’t the mayor and the doctor stop and help Larry? They said that they were too busy.
3. What should the mayor and doctor do? Help Larry.
4. Who helped Larry? A fellow from the other town.
5. Should we help people in need? Yes.
6. How can we help others?


The Gourds Must Be Crazy (14 min.) and ask questions:

1. Why wouldn’t Jr. invite Fernando to his party? Because he was different.
2. What did Jr. learn about people that are different? Being different can be good. It’s the inside that counts.
3. Should we make fun of people who are different? No.
4. How should we treat others? We should treat everyone how you would like to be treated.



Puzzles & Worksheets

sundayschoolzone.com- Maze

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another (Word Search) #1

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another (Word Search) #2

sermons4kids.com- A Heart Full of Joy (Word Search)

salfordliturgy.org- Word Search

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- A Heart Full of Joy (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another (Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another (Crossword) #1

sermons4kids.com- Love One Another (Crossword) #2

sermons4kids.com- Heart Full of Joy (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sdc.me.uk- John 15:9-17 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- John 15:9-17 Kid’s Bulletin

sundayschoolzone.com- I Have Loved You (Word Tiles)

sundayschoolzone.com- Love One Another (Word Tiles)

biblestudycourses.org- John 15:9-17 Exploring the Passage (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

northcoastchurch.org- Discussion Questions John 15:9-17 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

s3.amazonaws.com- Small Group Bible Study page 4 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

intothyword.org- John 15:9-17 (scroll down for questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

hccmobile.org- The True Vine John 15:9-17 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com- John 15:9-17 page 16 & 17 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- Inductive Bible Study John 15:9-7 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

multiscreensite.com- Small Group Discussion Questions John 15:9-7 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Love One Another – John 15:12-17 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)



Snacks

Introduce snack- How can we say “I love you” to others? Have the children bake cookies and give to someone they love.

pillsbury.com- Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies

pillsbury.com- Sweetheart Cookie Bouquet

pillsbury.com- Thumbprint Sugar Cookies