I am sure you know The Way of the Cross- fourteen events that walk us through the Crucifixion of Christ. We hang images of them in our churches and pray them on Fridays during Lent.
But did you know there is also The Way of Light? Fourteen events that walk us through the Resurrection of Christ and the events before Pentecost and focus on hope.
We put so much emphasis on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent that I think we sometimes forget that the season of Easter is actually longer and should be more special. When I heard about the Way of Light a couple of years ago, I knew that it would be a great theme to help carry the stories surrounding Christ's Resurrection into the entire season.
You can read more about The Way of Light here and here and here.
The first activity that I am posting for The Way of Light is a mini coloring book that contains the name of each station, a Scripture reference, and a picture. I am no good with drawing people, so most of the illustrations are of a symbol that would help kids remember that part of the Easter story. Coming up later this week, I will share more ideas for crafts using The Way of Light and hands-on projects for teaching the message of Easter.
Here are the fourteen stations:
Click on the image below for the free sixteen page mini book. Print double sided, cut in half horizontally, fold, staple, color, and celebrate!
***Update- Click here for a full size 8.5x11 page Coloring Book:
Get a shareable version for Google Classroom here:
Check back for more activities, printables, and crafts using the Way of Light to celebrate Easter.
Thank you immensely for this, and all your wonderful ideas. I totally appreciate your time and willingness to share. God bless you and your work--and your students!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Gabrielle! Thanks so much!
DeleteThanks again for the great idea! I typically use your blog to spark my own imagination and creative side. Sometimes its tough for me to come up with ideas for my students, I typically "get called in from the bullpen" to step in at the last minute. I have had grades 3-6 in one class at times! It's awesome to know that I can almost always find something amazing here as seed for a great class. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that, Terri! God bless you and all those kiddos :)
DeleteThis is WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for sharing. I am so inspired by your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your encouragement, Glorea!
DeleteI can't wait to practice this with my kids. FYI, the third link in the "here and here and here" ended at a 404 page.
ReplyDeleteI found the third link here: http://www.dow.org.au/item/via-crucis-via-lucis
DeleteI enjoyed presenting these 'Stations of the Resurrection' to my CCD class last night. It was a great learning experience reading the scriptures and hi-lighting the verses. Emphasizing that this is the most joyous season for a Christian because of the Good News. Going to the source makes it more personal. Thanks for this excellent resource!
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