Classroom Resources for the Easter Season

Resources for the Easter Season from Loyola Press

"Easter celebrates Jesus being raised from the dead. The Resurrection is the central mystery of the Christian faith.

In order to properly celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, the central feast of Christianity, the Church sets aside 50 days of joyful celebration. These 50 days from Easter to Pentecost are celebrated as one feast day, sometimes called “the great Sunday.” Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring."

Easter Lesson Plans

Easter Lesson Grades 1–3

Easter Lesson Grades 4–6

Easter Lesson Grades 7–8

Easter Activities for Children

Four Ways to Help Children Understand Easter, the Feast of Feasts

Ascension to Pentecost: The First Novena—Free Poster and Booklet

Eight Ways to Teach Ascension and Pentecost

Pentecost Activities

An Interview with Thomas

Easter Baskets for Children

Easter Celebration

Easter Greeting Cards

Group Role-Play of “The Disciples Bear Witness”

Imaginary Interviews

Messengers of Good News

Sharing the Gift of Peace

Song: We Know that Jesus Is Alive

Where Is Jesus?

Blackline Masters

These Easter-themed BLMs are from the Christ Our Life program.

Signs of New Life

Emmaus Play

An Easter Poem

Pentecost Puzzle

Pentecost Play

More Lenten Resource Links

 

Here is a link for a lesson on Great Lent that can be adapted for your faith formation needs. Reach out to Sister Marla Marie if you need further assistance. Email maronitereligioused@gmail.com

Additional LINKS

ACTIVITIES FOR LENT 

USCCB Lenten Season Resources (USCCB.org)

Lent Project and Lesson Plan Ideas (The Religion Teacher)

Lenten Reflection (The Religion Teacher)

40 Ideas for 40 Days of Lent (Catechist’s Journey)

Lenten Resources for Catechists (Catechist’s Journey)

Lenten Activities for Children (Loyola Press) 

Ash Wednesday Lesson Plan (The Religion Teacher)

The Religion Teachers’ Lenten Activity Pack (The Religion Teacher)

CRS Rice Bowl Educator’s Guide (Catholic Relief Services)

Ash Wednesday and Lent Resources (The Catholic Toolbox)

Lenten Activities for Children (Catholic Icing)

The Season of Lent (Strong Catholic Faith Family) 

Lenten Promise Cards (Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving Printable) for Families (Faith and Fabric)

Lent: Activity Ideas for 40 Days (Look to Him and Be Radiant)

LENTEN CRAFTS

Printable Lenten Calendar for Kids (Catholic Icing)

Lent Lapbooks (The Catholic Toolbox)

Almsgiving Activity for Children During Lent (Catholic Icing)

Crown of Thorns Bread (Catholic Icing)

40 Faith-Building Catholic Lenten Activities (Catholic Sprouts) 

Perler Bead Crucifix Pattern (Catholic Playground)

Great Lent Lesson Helps

Here are some resources that may help you to catechize on Great Lent. More will be added in the coming weeks.