Palm Sunday
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Hosanna song with motions for younger children
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Funny video about Palm Sunday (with good content!) for middle school age youth.
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Two brothers goof off in church on Palm Sunday and one is miraculously transported into the Passion of Jesus!
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Interesting reflection on the meaning of Palm Sunday by Catholic recording artist, Matt Maher.
(There is a whole set of videos for Holy Week on YouTube.) |
Learn to fold a simple Palm Cross!
Music for our
journey through Holy Week
journey through Holy Week
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This beautiful rendition of the Our Father in Aramaic from 2016 is making the rounds on Social Media.
Hauntingly beautiful Jesus, Remember Me Chant
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Full Album of Jesus Christ Superstar with John Legend
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Relaxing piano music with spring scenes.
Holy Week Videos
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Scriptural Stations of the Cross
for Intermediate and Middle School |
Explains the events and meaning
of Holy Week in 3 minutes! |
Holy Week Resources
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25 things for your kids to spot during Palm Sunday and Triduum Reviewing what will happen at the liturgy in advance is a good way to help you kids participate with understanding and reverence. CLICK HERE for the lists to give your kids a heads up before going to church. |
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Holy Week with Youth
Seven ways to connect powerfully with youth during Holy Week, including scheduling a gathering, encouraging youth to become involved in worship services, and doing a hands-on service project. Read more |
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Holy Week in a Box Take-Home Reflection Activity
Holy Week in a Box uses simple objects tucked into a small box, along with scripture, to tell the story of Holy Week. Each item in the box is a symbol, representing a piece of the gospel narrative: from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, through the Last Supper, betrayal, burial, and finally the empty tomb on Easter morning. (from Buildfaith.org) READ MORE |
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Tenebrae Service for Kids
This Tenebrae Service, without candles, has children read scripture passages and cover symbols with cloth. FIND IT HERE |
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Holy Week for Families
Sadlier Religion has prayer cards, Stations of the Cross, and other printables to make available for families: FIND THEM HERE Easter for Families Activity pages, skit, and prayers for families to use at home: FIND THEM HERE Holy Week for the Learning Environment Sadlier also has resources on Palm Sunday, Stations of the Cross, and Holy Week reflections for your learning environment with children. FIND THEM HERE Additional Sadlier Resources: Holy Week Reflection Cards Triduum Primary Activity Stations of the Cross Prayer Easter: A Blossoming Celebration Prayer Service "Teach Children about the Easter Triduum," with a printable activity from Sadlier. CLICK HERE |
Stations of the Cross Resources:
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From Loyola Press, find ideas for the Stations of the Cross:
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Spy Wednesday
Why is the Wednesday of Holy Week called Spy Wednesday?
ARTICLE: "Spy Wednesday: Who Was Judas and Why Did He Do It?," by James Martin, SJ, in America magazine.
Holy Thursday
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Animated Last Supper for children from The Miracle Maker
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Catholic recording artist Matt Maher reflects on Holy Thursday.
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HOLY THURSDAY ACTIVITIES AND CRAFTS
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Holy Thursday
Family Learning Stations This 3-station activity for families will help prepare them to experience the essence of the day.
FIND IT HERE 
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Stripping the Table
Home Activity Holy Thursday This "Stripping the Table Holy Thursday Evening Home Activity" will help families to understand the ritual that it part of the Holy Thursday Mass.
FIND IT HERE 
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Good Friday
How do you respond when you are "squeezed" in stressful situations? Jesus responds by being steadfast, accepting, forgiving. Read the article here: https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/lent/stations-of-the-cross/responses-to-suffering
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Catholic recording artist Matt Maher reflects on Good Friday.
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Several characters relive the events leading up to the crucifixion.
Buy the script here https://skitguys.com/scripts/item/good-friday |
Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil
Matt Maher reflects on waiting on Holy Saturday.
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Share with your adult parishioners this article, "The Easter Vigil Readings: Our Story of Salvation," by Stephen S. Wilbricht, at Pastoral Liturgy.
GET THE ARTICLE |
Diocesan Library Resources for Holy Week:
These resources are available in our diocesan library.
Click Here to Review Library Resources
and then call 330 744-8451 ext. 249, or email [email protected].
Click Here to Review Library Resources
and then call 330 744-8451 ext. 249, or email [email protected].
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The Way of the Cross: Creative Ideas for Teaching the Passion.
by Tracey E. Herzer Pastoral Center, 2006. This LearningCycles unit is based on a simplified version of the Stations of the Cross and uses some of the traditional stations to talk about what it means to fall down, to carry heavy burdens, to be a friend, to share comfort and to discover new life in unexpected ways. Included: Art Workshop, Publishing Workshop, Drama Workshop, Movie Workshop, Story Workshop, Kitchen Workshop, Music Workshop – |
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Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ's Passion through the Eyes of Women.
by Kelly Wahlquist Ave Maria Press, 2016. Takes you deeper into your relationship with Jesus by helping you relate to him in a profoundly intimate way. Looking at six universal gifts of women through the eyes of women in the gospels, the book guides you on a prayerful and creative journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. |
Prepare for the Triduum with Library Resources
These resources are available in our diocesan library.
Click Here to Review Library Materials
and then call 330 744-8451 ext. 249, or email [email protected].
Click Here to Review Library Materials
and then call 330 744-8451 ext. 249, or email [email protected].
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Three Great Days: Preparing the Liturgies of the Paschal Triduum
by Jeremy Helmes Liturgical Press, 2016 As the summit of the church's liturgical year, the Paschal Triduum requires the energy, time, and talents of many people within the parish community. In Three Great Days, Jeremy Helmes draws on rubrics, liturgical theology, the church's tradition, and plenty of lived experience to offer a sound guide to planning and preparing. He draws attention to rituals requiring special attention and helps you determine liturgical roles and responsibilities. He also offers templates, worksheets, planning forms, and other ready-to-use resources that any parish can use to make their liturgical preparation and evaluation easier and more effective. |
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Guide for Celebrating Holy Week and the Triduum
by Corinna Laughlin, Kristopher Seaman, & Stephen Palance Liturgy Training Publications, 2015 Holy Week and the Sacred Paschal Triduum are the most important days of the Catholic liturgical year and require careful and collaborative preparation. Guide for Celebrating Holy Week and the Triduum provides a detailed overview of the rubrics surrounding the various liturgies, rites, and devotions of this time and addresses concerns surrounding multicultural communities, evangelization, and liturgical aesthetics. This practical resource will assist parish communities to enter the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ life, Death, and Resurrection more deeply each year. |
