The Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
Source: MagnifiKid! March 25, 2018. Vol. 15. Part 4. Section 5. Page 4
For Parents to Teach to Their Children
“‘Palm Sunday’ brings Christians into Holy Week. It is the most important week of the year because it reminds us of what we say in the Creed and helps us to believe: that Jesus, The Son of God, has come to live among us.”
Source: Magnifikid! Page 14
Holy Week
Palm Sunday (March 25), The Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday (March 29), Good Friday (March 30), and (Holy Saturday–The Easter Vigil)– March 31, Easter Sunday (April 1) “Lent was six weeks long, but the joy of Easter lasts seven weeks until Pentecost.”
Source: Magnifikid! Pages 14-15
“Hosanna!” John 12:12-19 from Catholic Book of Bible Stories pages 168-170
“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 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.
Art Supplies
This is a craft for children of different ages. Younger children can paint large blocks of color over the palm fronds with a natural 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.
Suggested Homework
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 Easter Week.
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 Rosary Coloring Sheet from CatholicMom.com
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