“Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion”
April 5, 2020
The Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” ( Matthew 21:1-11)
Source: MagnifiKid! April 5, 2020. Vol. 17. Part 5. Section 2. Page 4
For Parents to Teach to Their Children
“On Palm Sunday Christians begin Holy Week. It is the most important week of the year because it leads us right up to Easter Sunday. The Church invites us to follow Jesus through his Passion and all the way to the Resurrection.”
Source: Magnifikid! Page 14-15
Our Art Gallery
Palm Sunday Print-Making
Note* I live in Florida and I have Majestic Palms growing in pots on my patio. I was lucky to find a tiny “baby” palm frond on the base of the tree. I cut it off, painted it on both sides with children’s acrylic paint, then pressed a piece of watercolor paper on top of the palm and pushed down on it with my hands. Next, I carefully peeled the paper off. The blue background had been painted several days ago. I made six prints of the palm frond. Each one is slightly different. I like these two the best. You can see how much less paint the second print has. Painting a plant or branch and using it to make prints is a fun and easy art project for children of different ages.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday (April 5), The Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday (April 9), Good Friday (April 10), and Holy Saturday–The Easter Vigil– (April 11), Easter Sunday (April 12) “Let’s begin Holy Week!” Source: Magnifikid! Pages 14-15
“The Entry into Jerusalem” Mark 11:1-11 from The Catholic Bible for Children, Page 186
An Excerpt:
“Large crowds began to gather when they heard Jesus was coming to Jerusalem for Passover. The people stood in the street waiting for Jesus to appear. They gathered palm branches as they would for a returning king.They placed their cloaks in the road, making a rainbow path for Jesus to walk on.”
An Excerpt:
“Riding a little donkey, Jesus entered Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of Passover. The people rushed to see him. They waved palm branches along his path and covered the ground with their most beautiful cloaks. They cried out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the kingdom that is coming.'”
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” (Mark 11:9)
On Holy Thursday We Remember The Last Supper
“The Last Supper” Matthew 26:17-30; Luke 22:14-20 from The Catholic Book of Bible Stories Pages 172-174
An Excerpt:
“Jesus told his disciples to go to a certain room in Jerusalem where they could prepare the Passover meal. There they roasted a perfect one-year-old lamb. They made unleavened bread, and they gathered the bitter herbs.”
“Jesus took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. He said, ‘Take this and eat it: this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, blessed it and gave it to them. ‘Drink it, all of you,’ he said: ‘this is my blood, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'”
“Jesus Celebrates Passover”
“The Last Supper A Scripture Story” Faith First, page 137.
“Jesus was Jewish. Passover celebrates the freeing of the Hebrews, also called the Israelites or Jewish people, from slavery in Egypt. From our readings, we know Jesus came into Jerusalem at this most important time. He celebrated the Passover with his friends, his disciples, on the night before he died. We call this meal, ‘The Last Supper.'”
Here are some things the Jewish people do, say, read, and eat, for “Passover.” In Hebrew “Passover” is called “Pesach.”
The Passover Story From Chabad.Org
1. They (participants) read the story about the Ten Plagues in Egypt.
“THE TEN PLAGUES
Moses and his brother Aaron came before Pharaoh. “Let my people go!” they declared. But Pharaoh just laughed. They threatened Pharaoh with 10 terrible plagues if he did not listen to G‑d, but he did not believe them.
Plague after plague soon struck the Egyptians, each one more shocking than the next. Blood, frogs, lice, wild animals, sick animals, boils, hail, locusts, darkness – and the worst plague of all – death of the firstborn.
Finally, Pharaoh had enough. He ran frantically through the streets of Egypt searching for Moses. “Go!” He yelled, “And take all the Jews with you!”
Moses sent word to all the Jews. “The time has come” he told them, “grab your bags and get ready to leave at once. Don’t wait for your bread to rise, just go!”
The Jews left Egypt with sacks on their backs, and faith in their hearts.” Source: Chabad.Org
2. They listen to the story of Moses leading the people out of Egypt.
3. They eat unleavened bread, call matzo. Anything with yeast is cleared from the home.
4. They wash their hands before eating,
5. They drink wine from a Kaddish Cup.
6. They remember the suffering of the Hebrew people before they had freedom.
Jewish Articles for Celebrating Passover
Passover Vocabulary
Pesach The Hebrew Word for Passover
Seder The Passover Meal
Kippah Jewish Head Covering for Men
Kiddush Cup A Cup used for the Blessing, or “Kiddush”
Palm Sunday Art Project
Created by Graphic Artist, Kim N. Buckley, and printed onto watercolor paper.
Materials and Method
“They gathered palm branches as they would for a returning king. They placed their cloaks in the road, making a rainbow path for Jesus to walk on.”
The Catholic Bible for Children, Page 186
This is a craft for children of different ages. Younger children can paint large blocks of color over the palm fronds with a sponge or broad brush, while the older children can use a fine brush to paint with watercolors or they can use colored pencils. The different results are equally beautiful.
Invite your child to write the word, “Hosanna,” in pencil on a page of watercolor paper then trace the pencil in black Sharpie pen. It is easy to erase pencil marks covered with Sharpies without erasing the marker. Now, paint with watercolors. Watercolor paint goes over Sharpie pens without smudging the ink. Then, use the template above as a guide to draw a palm frond, or be creative and invent your own design. Young children might want help and the frond can be greatly simplified. Have your child fill the frond and word, “Hosanna” with colors he or she desires, using liquid watercolors, or dry “cake” watercolors that are easily found at Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, Amazon.com, etc. You could also use watercolor pastels or watercolor pencils that liquify when brushed over with water.
Suggested Homework Activities–Week Twenty-Five
Begin to read the “Glorious Mysteries” of the Rosary to learn what happens after Jesus is crucified. Please read one a day after Easter Sunday for the following weeks of Easter .
The Glorious Mysteries from Rosary-Center.org
- “THE RESURRECTION
- THE ASCENSION
- THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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THE ASSUMPTION
- THE CORONATION”
- “The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good Friday.
- His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the Just the tidings of their redemption.
- Fearing the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place guards at the tomb.
- On the third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and immortal.
- The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards flee in terror.
- The holy women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed and frightened to find the tomb open.
- An angel calms their fears: ‘He is not here. He has risen as He said.’
- Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on the way to Emmaus.
- That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors: ;Peace be unto you… do not be afraid.’
- Jesus breathes on them and gives them the power to forgive sin.”
Spiritual Fruit: Faith
The Rosary Coloring Sheet from CatholicMom.com
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