Heroes of Holy Week ⛪ 5-Lesson Sunday School Curriculum for Easter

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old
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In today's world, Christians are pressured to act like the rest of the world instead of standing up for what they believe. Our kids need to see real-life examples of people who have strong faith. This courageous faith is a powerful proof that the Gospel is true. But without these examples, many young believers simply go with the crowd.

'Heroes of Holy Week' meets this challenge head-on. It spotlights individuals profoundly moved by knowing Jesus, leading them to act with courage and conviction. Through their stories, kids will see the incredible impact of a personal relationship with Jesus, ignited by His teachings and sacrifice.

Memory Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 

Main Idea: Because Jesus is Risen, I can bravely share his love.

Target Age Group: Children 6-12 Years Old

Big Idea: Because Jesus loves me, I can share his love with others!

Setting: Children’s Church or Sunday School

Translation: This study is written to work with any Bible translations and poster visuals are included using the NIV, ESV, KJV, and NLT.

Lesson 1: Simon of Cyrene
Bible Story: Matthew 27:32 Additional Scripture: Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23
Main Idea: Just as Simon helped Jesus in a moment of need, knowing Jesus calls us to serve and support others, even in challenging times.

Lesson 2: Mary of Bethany
Bible Story: John 12:1-8 Additional Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9
Main Idea: Through Mary's act of pouring costly perfume on Jesus, children learn about deep devotion and the significance of selfless love in knowing Him.

Lesson 3: The Good Thief
Bible Story: Luke 23:39-43 Additional Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 16:31
Main Idea: No matter how late, knowing Jesus can bring redemption and eternal hope, as shown by the thief's last-minute act of faith.

Lesson 4: Joseph of Arimathea
Bible Story: Matthew 27:57-60 Additional Scripture: John 19:38-42, Mark 15:42-46
Main Idea: Joseph's bold act of burying Jesus teaches kids the lengths one might go to when they truly know and love Jesus.

Lesson 5: Mary Magdalene
Bible Story: John 20:1-18 Additional Scripture: Mark 16:9-11, Luke 24:10-12
Main Idea: Through Mary’s joy in discovering the resurrected Jesus, children learn that knowing Him deeply can fill them with uncontainable joy and urge to share His love.

Each lesson includes various engaging activities for children, such as group games, object lessons, interactive Bible stories, memory verse exercises, teaching skits, discussion guides, craft activities, word searches, and coloring pages.

Attention Keeping Learning Activities 

• Easy to teach lesson plan
  
• Discussion questions and prayer
• Memory verse activity
• Printable word search worksheets
• Bible story coloring pages
• Craft activities
• Simple read-aloud teaching skit
• Group game
• Object Lesson

Perfect for Children's Ministry, Kids Church, or Sunday School

Use this Bible study in your children's ministry, kids' church, or Sunday School. Our curriculum includes everything you need to keep the children's attention, get them into God's Word, and help them grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

• 81 pages of teaching material
• perfect for children aged 6 to 12 (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
• designed for small churches
• instant digital download in one print-friendly PDF file
• flexible teaching activities designed for elementary-aged students
• unlimited permission to share directly with volunteers or families in your church