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