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!
FAMILY FAITH MOMENTS
We have created a series of Family Faith Moments to help celebrate Holy Week and Eastertide. This series is developed in such a way that it can be easily adapted for a ministry context.
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.
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.
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
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
