Children Activities for 6th Sunday of Easter (Year C)
Curated children’s ministry resources and sermons (object lessons) for Sunday Readings from SermonWriter, Ministry-to-Children, Religion Teacher and other sources.
Curated children’s ministry resources and sermons (object lessons) for Sunday Readings from SermonWriter, Ministry-to-Children, Religion Teacher and other sources.
The readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter Year C tell us that we can rely on the Holy Spirit to help us in our faith journey. In the first reading the apostles let the Holy Spirit lead them regarding Mosaic laws. The psalm declares “May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us.” In the second reading John gazes on the new Jerusalem. And in the gospel Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to guide us.
In spite of the spiritual distance that exists between heaven and earth, Jesus promised to remain close to his followers. He and the Father would make a home with the faithful ones. God’s very Spirit would constantly remind his disciples who Jesus was and what he truly meant. And Jesus would return soon.
Sometimes the years that separate parent and child create personal distance. How can a family overcome this gap? Try a Family Notebook.
Leave a notebook with a pen attached in a prominent place. Encourage family members to write to each other in the notebook. Once a week, share the notes as a family. Pray over and discuss what you read or hear. The mere fact your family has written and discussed will help bridge gaps between members. Extend the notebook to talk to God. Have family members write prayers in the notebook. Use these prayers for a family spiritual time. Don’t worry. The Spirit will be with your loved ones.
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Catechist Background and Preparation
Primary Session
Intermediate Session
Junior High School
Peace
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Opening Question: Who helps you settle your fights or disagreements with others? How well do they help you?
Some people who had traveled from Judea to Antioch taught: “If you are not circumcised according to our religion, you cannot be saved.” Paul and Barnabas had a very fierce argument with them. So the church leaders in Antioch decided to send some people from their community along with Paul and Barnabas up to Jerusalem. There, they would see the Apostles and other church leaders about this question.
Bridging Question: Have you ever lost a good friend because you moved or they moved? Do you talk to them? Do you miss them?
Joe and Andy were best friends. They played hard with each other and against each other. They hung out with each other in school and out of school. Not a night or weekend went by when Joe would call Andy or Andy would call Joe. They shared everything that was important: their dreams, their ambitions, their time, even their junk food!
Closing Question: How can we become better friends with Jesus?
Use your own judgment when including and adapting these lessons in your children’s ministry.
OBJECT: None needed, but you could use a book such as “We’re Moving” published by the WeWrite Corporation or “Let’s Make a Move” by Beverly Roman. You can probably find a book at your public library or call a local moving company and see if they might have a free brochure or booklet.
EXCERPT: Has your family ever moved from one city to another? Sometimes, a move to a new city can be very difficult for a family. It can be especially hard for children. There have been many books written to help children adjust to moving to a new city.
This morning I want to tell you a story about a boy named Andrew. Andrew’s dad had a new job and the family was moving to a new city. Since it was so close to the end of the school year, it was decided that it would be better if Andrew stayed behind to finish the school year.
It was hard for Andrew to be left behind, but his father explained that they would go ahead and find a place for them to live and make sure that it was ready when it was time for him to join them. He told Andrew that there was nothing to worry about because he would be staying with some very good friends who would look after him and make sure that he had everything he needed.
Group Activities › Coloring Page › Crossword › Decoder › Missing Letters › Word Search
Objects: Pictures of umbrellas
EXCERPT: Umbrellas have been around for a long time – over 4,000 years, and at first were used mainly in hot countries to shade people from the sun. Early umbrellas were made from wood and paper and some were made of feathers.
In ancient times large umbrellas were held over kings to protect them from the sun and these umbrellas were very fancy, made from silk with tassels around the edge and a flower at the top.
Later, umbrellas were oiled as a way to make them waterproof and people in colder countries used umbrellas to protect themselves from rain. And, much later, a collapsible umbrella, made with steel ribs, was invented and that is the umbrella we use today.
So, umbrellas are used to protect us from the sun, like the umbrellas we see on the beach, or they are used to protect us from rain. The thing about an umbrella is that you must think ahead and remember to take an umbrella with you or you may be surprised and get caught in a rainstorm.
Objects: “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson
EXCERPT: “The Swing” is a poem, written a long ago by Robert Louis Stevenson and it describes the joy of swinging in a swing. It is a lovely poem; let’s read it now. (This activity is optional. See above for a link to the poem.)
Perhaps you have a swing set at your school or a swing in your own backyard. Is the swing tied to the branch of a big tree?
How wonderful to be able to swing, look up through green leaves and see the sky. Sometimes you can pump your legs and swing so high you are able to see far beyond what you can see from the ground. The best part, though, is just swinging. Going back and forth in a swing is a peaceful thing to do.
Most of us like that swinging motion. When you were a baby your parents probably cuddled and rocked you when you were fussy. A rocking movement seems to soothe us.
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DOLLAR STORE CHILDREN’S SERMONS (7:18) -This video is presented by John Stevens, a Lutheran (ELCA) pastor.
TEXT: John 14:23-29, Acts 16:9-15
Dollar Store Item: “Helper” item – Jar Opener, Grabber, Scrubber. Or… nothing.
The Take Away: Jesus promises the Advocate who helps us love, and gives us peace. Or 2nd reading, we take a tour of the faithful.