HOLY WEEK
Praying with Hope
The Triduum—the three days from the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper to the end of Easter Sunday—marks the most important time of the Church year. With that in mind, here are 10 ways to help children appreciate the Triduum.
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Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
A cartoon illustrating the washing of the feet by Jesus.
The Eucharist Explained by Kids
Kids explain the Holy Eucharist.
Printable Stations of the Cross for Kids Booklet and Reflections
While Stations of the Cross is an excellent reflection for any time of year, Lent is an especially appropriate time to meditate and pray on the Lord’s journey toward His death.
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Children’s Stations of the Cross
The way of the cross for children.
EASTER
Praying with Joy
Tell kids that you’re going to have an Easter egg prayer hunt. Let kids hunt until they’ve found all seven eggs; then gather everyone in a circle, and have kids take turns opening the eggs in order.
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A fun prayer to say with children with Easter candies.
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Easter Prayers
For Christians, Easter Sunday celebrates one of the greatest days in history – when Jesus, the Son of God, defeated death and rose from the grave. This page contains several prayers and resources that celebrate that moment.
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How A Family Foot-Washing Ceremony Can Be a Highlight of Your Easter
Why did we do this foot washing ceremony? The idea for this ceremony comes from John 13:1-17. In this passage, Jesus was celebrating an ancient festival with his disciples, called Passover. The Passover (or Seder) meal was the lynchpin in this feast, as it carried so many reminders of what God had done for his people when he rescued them from slavery in Egypt.
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12 Easter Season Printables for Catholic Families
This year Catholic families prepare to celebrate the Easter season during a time of unprecedented social distancing. In this article, we highlight 12 Easter printables that can help families grow in faith at home during this sacred time!
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