Chapter 9: Jesus Died and Rose to New Life
Opening Prayer: Hail Mary
Vocabulary:
Temple: The holy place in Jerusalem where the Jewish People prayed
Easter Sunday: The special day we celebrate that Jesus Christ rose to new life
We Gather:
Chapter story: How do you think Yoshi’s aunt felt about her welcome?
Have you ever had a guide on a trip? What did the guide do?
We Believe:
Jesus told his followers that he loved and cared for them.
Jesus wanted his followers to understand his teachings. So he talked about things that they knew about.
Jesus is our good shepherd.
Question: Why do you think Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd?
(Hint: Shepherds were responsible for the sheep. They took very good care of sheep.)
Always remember that Jesus:
Will always be with us
Knows each one of us
Loves us very much
Shows us ways to love God and others
Many People gathered to welcome and praise Jesus.
Jesus visited many towns and people welcomed him in different ways.
This led people to believe that Jesus was sent by God.
Everyone was so happy to see Jesus.
One way that they welcomed him was that they shouted Hosanna. Hosanna is a word of praise.
Where else do you hear the word of praise Hosanna being said?
Another way that Jesus was welcomed was that they waved palm branches
During Mass we pray (or sometimes sing) Hosanna.
The same words that people prayed when they welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem.
We show that we believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus taught in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is a city in Israel. This city is very important to the jewish people.
They go there to pray and for special feasts
The city of Jerusalem was very important to Jesus as well.
Jesus taught in the Temple.
Question: Why do you think people went to go hear Jesus teach?
Jesus died and rose.
Jesus showed his love to us in a special way, he cared for people, and he shared God’s love with them.
Jesus died so that we could live in God’s love.
After Jesus passed away his body was placed in a tomb.
On the third day after Jesus died, something amazing happened.
Jesus died and rose to bring us new life.
Easter Sunday is the special day we celebrate when Jesus Christ rose to new life.
We pray Alleluia. Alleluia is another word of praise that means “Praise the Lord”
How does your family celebrate Easter Sunday?
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