RESOURCES FOR LENT AND EASTER
We have developed and curated a number of resources to help families and children’s ministry celebrate this Holy season.
Whether you are looking for a quick craft activity, lectionary-based resources, or inspiration for church-based celebrations, check out some of the ideas we’ve found!
40 DAYS OF LENT RESOURCE (2024)
Lent is a special season in our church calendar, where we are invited to contemplate the sacrifice of Jesus.
The 40 Days of Lent resource contains 40 challenges for your family to complete together, including acts of service, bible engagement, prayer and time together. There is also an awesome colouring page to complete!
We pray that this resource might help children and families to draw deeper into God’s presence as they complete the tasks together.
Download 40 Days of Lent here
FAMILY LENT RESOURCE (2023)
Our Wandering Together Through Lent resource has been developed with families in mind!
Your whānau are invited to go on a journey through nature together, wandering and wondering about the world around you, and the nature of God.
Download the PDF straight to your phone.
If you are a Children and Families Ministry leader, and wish to print these to give to families in your care, click here for the printable version, with instructions
FAMILY FAITH MOMENTS
We have created a series of Family Faith Moments to help celebrate Holy Week and Eastertide. You’ll find the series here
GET CRAFTY!
Our tamariki love expressing their creative side through art and craft. We have curated a Pinterest board full of ideas for Lent, Holy Week and Easter-themed projects.
Or check out a few of our favourites below
This Palm Prayer activity is a fantastic way to guide children to pray. This could be a great intergenerational activity for your church to do together.
Story Stones tell the events of Holy Week, using key symbols drawn or painted onto rocks.
We love this simple, yet effective way of journeying together through Holy Week. Each day, light the candle, and move your Jesus figure closer to the cross.
Lectionary and Curriculum Resources
Check out some of our favourite lectionary-based resources and curriculum ideas. Please note, some of these resources require payment.
Bible Explore
Children’s Curriculum that follows the Lectionary, created right here in Aotearoa
Resources for Home or Church
Check out a wide range of resources from some of our favourite organisations and websites. Please note, some of these resources require payment.
Scripture Union NZ
Check out this great Easter resource from our friends over at SUNZ
STRANDZ
The Anglican Dioceses of NZ have curated a wide range of resources for Lent and Easter
Faithful Families for Lent, Easter and Resurrection
We highly recommend the Faithful Families series by Traci Smith.
Feels Like Home Blog
A great blog post explaining the ‘why’ behind observing Lent.
LENT Consortium Facebook Group
A Facebook group dedicated to sharing thoughts, ideas and reflections.
Video Resources
There are plenty of videos on YouTube that tell the Easter Story. Here are a few of our favourites:
The Triumphal Entry – Saddleback Kids
The Last Supper – Saddleback Kids
Jesus’s Sacrifice – Saddleback Kids
God’s Story: Palm Sunday – Crossroads Kids Club
God’s Story: Easter – Crossroads Kids Club
God’s Story: The Last Supper – Crossroads Kids Club
God’s Story: Jesus Dies on the Cross – Crossroads Kids Club
God’s Story: Jesus is Alive – Crossroads Kids Club
Jesus’s Crucifixion and Resurrection-The Gospel Project
Please note: This video does show some of the more gruesome aspects of the crucifixion. While this is a vital part of the Easter story, we suggest that you preview before showing, to ensure it is suitable for your audience
