Ways To Share The Real Meaning Of Easter
Lent reminds us that Jesus prayed in the wilderness and was tempted for 40 days. During Lent, we spend time praying or giving up something like a type of food or watching TV. Grab a bag Jelly Beans and follow the Jelly Bean Prayer during Lent.
On Ash Wednesday, set out a glass jar for each child with a copy of the jellybean prayer taped to it. Each day, have them choose a jellybean to earn for their Easter basket. According to the color of the jellybean have them fulfill the appropriate task. You can make your own ideas based on ages and needs of your children.
On Easter morning, all that should be left in their jar are white jellybeans, which represent Christ’s grace. Christ’s grace cannot be earned but is given freely.
On Ash Wednesday, set out a glass jar for each child with a copy of the jellybean prayer taped to it. Each day, have them choose a jellybean to earn for their Easter basket. According to the color of the jellybean have them fulfill the appropriate task. You can make your own ideas based on ages and needs of your children.
On Easter morning, all that should be left in their jar are white jellybeans, which represent Christ’s grace. Christ’s grace cannot be earned but is given freely.
Materials: Sandwich Bags, Jelly Beans divided, Jelly Bean Prayer
The Jellybean Prayer
Red is for the blood Christ gave. Choose something to sacrifice that day to earn the red jellybean.
Green is for the palm’s cool shade. Do a good deed that day to earn a green jellybean.
Yellow is for God’s light so bright. Share God’s light by being kind to others to earn a yellow jellybean.
Orange is for prayers at twilight. Say a bedtime prayer or read a nighttime bible story to earn an orange jellybean.
Black is for sweet rest at night. Go to bed well without fuss to earn a black jellybean.
Purple is for His days of sorrow. Apologize to anyone you may have hurt with words or actions to earn a purple jellybean.
Pink is for each new tomorrow. Forgive someone who apologized to you for hurtful behavior to earn a pink jellybean.
Blue is for the joy of knowing Jesus. Sing a favorite bible song to earn a blue jellybean.
White is for the Grace of Christ. White jellybeans cannot be earned.
An egg full of jelly beans, colorful and sweet,Reminds me of God’s bounty with this Easter treat!
Easter Definitions :
Ash Wednesday: first day of Lent. We place ashes on our foreheads as a sign of repentance.
Lent: 40 days Jesus spent in wilderness. We pray, fast, & give up something as a sign of temptation.
Palm Sunday: triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. We wave palm leaves to celebrate.
Maundy Thursday: Jesus’ last supper with disciples. We share in the Lord’s Supper.
Good Friday: the day Christ died. We remember the last days of Christ.
Easter: the day Christ resurrected. We celebrate in worship, song, & festivities.
View more at my other blog : AngelicDreams4U/Easter40 Lent Activities for Catholic Families
Adapted From: ArchSpm Remodelholic
