Sunday, April 27, 2025
2nd Sunday of Easter:
Living Without Fear
(C)
45
Key Passage
He placed his right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever." (Revelation 1:17b–18a)
Questions
Adults:
When has your faith in the living Christ helped you overcome fear?
Children:
What could you do this Easter season to help someone feel less afraid?
Readings
Psalm
Related activities & tools
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Teaching Kids to Care: Reflections, Activities and Prayers on Practicing Virtues
- Chapter 14: Joyfulness • p.45-47 • Rom 8:28; Ps 118:24
Gospel
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Appearance to the Disciples; Thomas
Related activities & tools
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Balloon Float • p.116-117 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Believe It or Not • p.126-127 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Appearing Jesus • p.160-163 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 52: Jesus Appears to Disciples » Jesus Pop-Up Cards • p.168-171 • Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36-43; Jn 20:19-31
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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33 Mass Lessons and Activities for Young Children
- Liturgy of the Eucharist • Chapter 28: Be Peacemakers: Sign of Peace • p.54-55 • Jn 20:19
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 47: Jesus Appears to Thomas • p.179-182 • Jn 20:24-31