By Laura Alary How can we help children experience the true meaning of Lent, cultivate generosity, and prepare their hearts for Easter? Make Room by Laura Alary offers an innovative and engaging way for children to approach Lent, teaching them how to “make room” for Jesus in their everyday lives through acts of kindness, hospitality,…
By Traci Smith The use of plastic eggs — called “resurrection eggs” — has become a common tool for telling the story of Jesus’ life. I chose to do this by using four symbols for his life, four symbols for his death, and four for his resurrection. Detailed explanations for each symbol can be found…
By Traci Smith How do you share the deep mysteries of Lent, Easter, and Resurrection with children? Parents, guardians, teachers, and ministers will find dozens of fun and easy practices for celebrating the Easter season with our kids. The practices and seasonal prayers are grouped into chapters titled Ash Wednesday, Symbols, Lenten Prayers, Lenten Refraining,…