Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

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Kids Grace Link 04-04-21


Read & Reflect

Take a moment to read the Mass readings for this week and reflect on the reading as a family using the questions and printable activity sheets below.

Printable Activity Sheets

Coloring Sheet

Activity Sheet

Crafts

Belief Without Seeing

Easter Story Cookies

Sunday Resources

Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Hymns

Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) 

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today  

Psalm 118: This Is the Day 

CityAlight – Jesus Is Alive 

Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me 

Weekly Reflection Questions - For Families with Kids

  1. What is the name for today, according to the Church calendar? (Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord) 

  1. From which gospel do we hear today? (John) 

  2. Who are the main characters in today’s gospel? (Mary Magdala, Jesus, Simon Peter, and the other disciple whom Jesus loved - the Beloved Disciple) 

  3. How do you think Mary Magdala was feeling when she discovered the empty tomb? 

  4. Do you think you’d be more like the Beloved Disciple or Simon Peter in the story? (The Beloved Disciple ran faster to the tomb but did not go in until after Simon Peter had entered the tomb.) 

  5. As a family, talk about how the Resurrection of Jesus helps each member to live in hope. 

Bible Bag for Kids


FORMED Video

Brother Francis: "He is Risen! The Power of the Resurrection"  

Join Brother Francis as he celebrates the power and splendor of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in this moving and instructive animated presentation! Steeped in Scripture, Brother Francis: He Is Risen! is a wonderful reminder of the reality of God's power and presence. (29 minutes) 


Resource Links for Catholic Parents


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