On Palm Sunday, during the reading of the passion gospel, my three and a half year old learned that Jesus died. On the one hand, I was swelling with parental pride for his calm attentiveness and understanding of the story. But on the other hand, I was worried about how this new information would begin processing in his young mind.
Preparing Children for the Passion
It can be difficult for our children to the stories of Holy Week. Here are some tips for preparing children for the Passion.
A Good Friday – Even for the Family
Good Friday displays how God in Christ relates to humans in and through suffering.
As a recovering perfectionist, I know: there’s no perfect way to “do” Holy Week.
This Holy Week, God will be at work in us in ways we cannot yet ask or imagine.
Our Holy Week family traditions vary from year to year.
Hope is the word I’m clinging to during this Lent.
Faith at Home – Planning Ahead to March
March brings Lent to a close, which means it’s time to plan the Easter basket and figure out Holy Week at home.
Observing – and Discussing – Good Friday with Children [Round Up]
Good Friday can bring challenging conversations with kids. Here are ideas and resources to help.
On Palm Sunday: Hey Jesus, won’t you fight for me?
Palm crosses are an outward and visible sign of the triumph of sacrifice and love.
Observing Good Friday
Since the dark day when Our Lord hung upon the cross, countless generations have told the story and honored the day of his dying. Because the […]
Talking about the Cross with Young Children
“That’s when he died, right?” My four year old daughter was intently studying the picture in her children’s Bible. Jesus was pictured in silhouette, climbing the […]