Cross

The method used for Christ's death (crucifixion); An affliction or suffering to bear

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

ACTIVITIES

Colorful Love

Using shapes to represent colors, children create a colorful picture of a heart and cross resembling a stained glass church window.

Draw A Cross

The children will learn to draw a cross.

Power Of The Cross

Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins, and give us a way back to God.

COLORING PAGES

Colorful Love

Using shapes to represent colors, children create a colorful picture of a heart and cross resembling a stained glass church window.

Jesus Carrying The Cross

(Connect-the-Dots) After completing this coloring activity, children discover what Jesus carried on His way to Calvary.

Jesus On The Cross

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Symbols Of Love

Children can color different symbols of love, the greatest being the cross of Jesus.

CRAFTS

Forgiveness In Jesus

Children make an edible treat which represents how Jesus died on the cross to forgive the sins of all the people in the world.

Redemption Bracelet

Children will create redemption bracelets to help remind them that they have been bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus.

Worship At The Cross

Children create their own cross to help them remember to stop and worship the Lord.

GAMES

Bring The Cross To Paul

A game similar to "Pin the tail on the donkey," instead the children have fun helping Paul become strong in his faith by giving him the cross.

Pillow Bridge

The children will use pillows to visually demonstrate Jesus bridging the gap between sin and God.

Warmth Of The Cross

Children are guided to find a hidden cross

LESSONS

Jesus Forgives

In this Easter lesson, kids learn that Jesus loves us so much He died on the cross to forgive our sins. Through His wonderful act of love, we can be children of God and live with Him someday in Heaven.

STORIES

Jesus And The Cross

The story about Jesus on trial before Pilate and the events that led to His death on the cross. Taken from Matthew 27:11-44, Mark 15:1-41, Luke 23:1-49, and John 18:28-19:37