Easter Activities

Lent is the season when Christians practise both giving and giving up, to identify with the complete self-offering of Jesus which is remembered in the liturgy of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil). In his Gospel, Matthew makes it clear that in loving and caring for other people we are loving and caring for Jesus. “For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick, and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly, I tell you, as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:35-40 What is Easter? Look at the following links; they will explain why Easter is so important for Christians. You can also find some fun Easter activities: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/z4t6rj6 - Easter story and activities https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Easter/EasterStory.aspx - PowerPoint https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-studies-ks1-the-christian-story-of-easter/zhgv47h - Easter story https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/easter-story - Radio story https://reply.cafod.net/12IB-6SYRZ-9FOOW7F615/cr.aspx?v=1 – CAFOD Primary School Newsletter including lots of resources.

Easter Activity Ideas

Design a religious Easter card depicting the Good News of the Risen Christ.

Make a leaflet entitled ‘Why Easter is important to Christians’ describing how belief in the Easter story shapes the lives of Christians and encourages them to give of themselves in sacrifice as Jesus taught us.

Compose a prayer or reflection that gives thanks for Jesus’ sacrifice.

Make an Easter board game.

Hold an Easter bonnet competition in your house.

Make an Easter cake.

Paint some stones, which tell the Easter story.

Make an Easter basket.

Create a quiet reflection area somewhere in your house or garden to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and how we can give to others at this time.

Prayer and Reflection At this time of year we think about all that Jesus gave for us and how we can live using Jesus’ example. Lord, when I am hungry give me someone to feed; When I am thirsty give water for their thirst. When a burden weighs upon me lay upon my shoulders the burden of my fellows. Lord, when I stand greatly in need of tenderness, give me someone who yearns for love. May your will be my bread; Your grace my strength; Your love my resting place. (Quaker prayers, Peace and Service, The Society of Friends) All the staff at St Paul’s would like to wish you a peaceful and safe Easter as we remember the sacrifices and acts of giving from Jesus at this time. St Paul’s Staff