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2025
April 2025
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday at the Procession with Palms: Palm Sunday at the Procession With Palms (C)
37C
Key Passage
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. (Luke 19:38)
Questions
Adults:
What is your preferred way to pray or show honor to God?
Children:
What is your favorite way to pray?
Readings
Gospel • The Entry Into Jerusalem
Luke 19:28-40
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Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 42: Jesus’ Triumphant Entry » Power of the Scepter • p.96-97 • Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-16
Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 42: Jesus’ Triumphant Entry » Power Over Pepper • p.104-105 • Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-16
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 42: Jesus’ Triumphant Entry » Fans of the King • p.132-133 • Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-16
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 42: Jesus’ Triumphant Entry » Bowl & Cup Donkeys • p.140-143 • Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-16
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Chapter 44: Jesus Enters Jerusalem • p.106-107 • Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-19
Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
Chapter 18: Jesus Enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday • p.56-58 • Lk 19:28-40
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
Chapter 40: The Triumphant Entry • p.152-155 • Lk 19:28-44
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
Chapter 37: Jesus, the King on a Colt • p.99-101 • Lk 19:28-38
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: Love and Betrayal (C)
38C
Key Passage
Questions
Adults:
When have you felt that you betrayed the confidence of another, as Peter did when he denied Jesus?
Children:
When have you let someone down who trusted you? How did you feel?
Activities related to Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
Chapter 37: Jesus, the King on a Colt • p.99-101 • Lk 19:28-38
Praying by Number series:
Praying by Number - Volume 2: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
Chapter 10: Pieces of Silver • p.39-40 • Mt 26:14, 26:20-25, 26:47-56, 27:3-10; Mk 14:10-11, 14:17-21, 14:43-50; Lk 22:3-6, 22:14-23, 22:47-53; Jn 13:21-30, 18:1-11
Chapter 13: Jesus’ Passion • p.45-46
52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
Chapter 42: Holy Week: Day by Day • p.58-59
Chapter 43: Holy Week: Events and Emotions • p.60
LearningCycles series:
The Way of the Cross: Creative Activities for Teaching the Passion
Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.14-17
Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.18-22
Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.23-25
Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-30
Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.31-33
Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.34-37
Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.38-42
102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
Songs with Actions • Chapter 87: Jesus Died for Everyone • p.72
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
Primary Activities: The Profession of Faith • Chapter 6: "He Suffered Death and Was Buried" • p.12
Experience the Saints:
Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
St. Clare • "Palm" Palm Branches • p.19-20
70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
Lent: Season to walk with Jesus • Chapter 12: Use an echo pantomime for Palm Sunday • p.45-47 • Mk 11:1-9
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
Chapter 64: Jesus Enters Jerusalem • p.97
Chapter 96: Palm Sunday • p.145-146
Readings
First Reading • Salvation Only Through the Lord's Servant
Isaiah 50:4-7
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Psalm
Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
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100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
Intermediate Activities: Christian Prayer • Chapter 66: Praying with Psalms • p.79-80 • Ps 22:2-22, 23:1-6, 96:1-13
Second Reading • Imitating Christ's Humility
Philippians 2:6-11
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Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Beatitudes: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 6: God Blesses Those Who Are Gentle and Kind • p.67-78 • Mt 5:5; Phil 2:5-11; Jn 13:3-9
Gospel • The Passion of Jesus
Luke 22:14-23:56
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Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 46: Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested » Pokey People • p.104-105 • Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:1-11
Chapter 47: Jesus Is Put on Trial » Surrounded by Love • p.106-107 • Mt 27:15-31; Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:1-25; Jn 18:28-19:16
Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » A Secret Revealed • p.108-109 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » Jesus Makes Us Clean • p.112-113 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Praying by Number series:
Praying by Number - Volume 2: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
Chapter 10: Pieces of Silver • p.39-40 • Mt 26:14, 26:20-25, 26:47-56, 27:3-10; Mk 14:10-11, 14:17-21, 14:43-50; Lk 22:3-6, 22:14-23, 22:47-53; Jn 13:21-30, 18:1-11
Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 46: Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested » Mean Squeeze • p.112-113 • Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:1-11
Chapter 47: Jesus Is Put on Trial » Sensitivity Tester • p.114-117 • Mt 27:15-31; Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:1-25; Jn 18:28-19:16
Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » Sin Extinguished • p.118-119 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » His Love Covers Us • p.122-123 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 46: Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested » Bop ’Em Balloons • p.142-143 • Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:1-11
Chapter 47: Jesus Is Put on Trial » Suffering Stress Balls • p.144-145 • Mt 27:15-31; Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:1-25; Jn 18:28-19:16
Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » Rag-Cross Keychains • p.146-149 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » Tissue-Paper Crosses • p.154-155 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 46: Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested » Heart Binoculars • p.152-153 • Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:1-11
Chapter 47: Jesus Is Put on Trial » Bandage Balls • p.154-155 • Mt 27:15-31; Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:1-25; Jn 18:28-19:16
Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » Stained-Glass Windows • p.156-159 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » Jesus’ Tomb • p.162-165 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Chapter 46: A Dinner in the Upper Room • p.110-111 • Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:15-20
Chapter 47: The Crucifixion • p.112-115 • Mt 27:32-66; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:16-42
LearningCycles series:
This is My Body: Creative Activities for Teaching the Last Supper & Eucharist
Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.12-14 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.15-18 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-22 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.23-24 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.25-26 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-28 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.29-31 • Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-26; Lk 22:7-39; Jn 13:1-30; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 86: Jesus Establishes the Lord’s Supper • p.208-210 • Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-23
Chapter 88: Jesus Is Crucified • p.214-217 • Mt 27:22-66; Mk 15:20-47; Lk 23:25-56; Jn 19:12-42
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
First Eucharist • Chapter 14: The Last Supper • p.34-35 • Mk 14:12-25; Lk 22:7-20
Learning Centers for the Whole Community • Chapter 34: Breaking of the Bread • p.82 • Ex 12:1-14; Lk 22:7-21
Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
Chapter 20: Jesus Eats the Passover Supper with His Disciples • p.63-65 • Lk 22:14-27
Chapter 21: Jesus Dies on the Cross • p.66-68 • Lk 23:23-43; Mk 15:40-41
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 36: Jesus and His Followers Share a Meal • p.76-77 • Lk 22:7-19
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
Chapter 42: The Last Supper • p.160-163 • Lk 22:7-23
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