Lent and Easter
EASTERTIDE
Eastertide is the period of 50 days running from Easter to Pentecost on the Church Calendar.
As Rev. Tom T. Brundage tells us--"The question can be raised as to why we have such an extended time in the Easter season. The answer is simple; the events of Jesus’ death and resurrection are so rich in meaning, symbolism, and mystery that we human beings cannot take in the mystery in a single day.
We need an entire season to savor the paschal mysteries."
As Rev. Tom T. Brundage tells us--"The question can be raised as to why we have such an extended time in the Easter season. The answer is simple; the events of Jesus’ death and resurrection are so rich in meaning, symbolism, and mystery that we human beings cannot take in the mystery in a single day.
We need an entire season to savor the paschal mysteries."
Family Activities for the Season of Easter
You don't have to cram it all in on one special hectic day. You get 50 days.
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Empty Tomb Cookies
Click below for a fun recipe for the season
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More Eastertide Activities
How can a family sustain this “Easter spirit” of celebration all the way to Pentecost? Here are fifty ways to celebrate the fifty days. But don’t try to do them all! Each week, just pick a few ideas that seem right for you. You’ll be rejoicing long after the last jelly bean is gone!
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LENT
Sacrifices and Good Deeds Jar
We always use a "sacrifice and good deed" jar in which we put in beans every time we do something extra nice, or helpful, or sacrifice something. Some things are worth many beans, like today, the 2 oldest kids got up and started their school right away and were almost done by the time I got dressed and ready for the day! 10 beans for that one! I am not stingy with the beans, as it does take quite a few beans to fill the jar and makes everyone positive and happy. It's amazing what the kiddos will do for a bean. Of course it is explained that it's not just for the bean, but for Jesus! Then on Easter Sunday, the dry beans turn into bright colored jelly beans! Found at http://makemeasaint.blogspot.com/2010/02/lent-link-up.html
A Lenten Tradition
Does your family like using an Advent Wreath? How about introducing the tradition of a Lenten Wreath?
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Blessings Jar
Make a routine of opening the jar once a day or once a week when everyone is together, reading the slips and saying thank you to God for His blessings!
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God loves me Stained Glass
A hands on craft to start discussion about how God loves us. And just like the light shines through the paper, God's love shines through us
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Prayer Chatterbox
When children have chosen their color and number, their partner lifts the flap to see what they have to pray for: Please, thanks, sorry, friends, family. Sorry prayers can be said silently and finished with a spoken Amen so that we know it's time to swap turns!
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Planting Alleluias
On Ash Wednesday, many churches “bury the alleluias,” meaning they do not say the word alleluia in worship during Lent. Explore this concept with your family by “planting your alleluias” in the form of seeds. By Easter, you will see the miracle of growth and new life.
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