Make these fun cards to remind your family of the joy and celebration of Easter. Supplies needed:  Bible; 8-1/2″ x 11″ construction paper (assorted colors); Easter symbol patterns (butterfly, cross, egg, flowers, sunrise); pens or pencils; crayons; markers; glitter or stickers (optional); scissors; glue or paste. Fold a sheet… Read More

Celebrate Easter by reading and reflecting on these poems. There are many ways to celebrate the Easter season. One way is through poetry. Read these poems and reflect on the beautiful gift of new life that Jesus gives you. Thank You Jesus Thank you Jesus, for loving… Read More

Dig beyond giant bunnies, egg hunts and pastel-colored candy to find what Easter is really about. Easter is the celebration Jesus Christ’s being raised again to bodily life after he was nailed to a cross and died. Jesus’ being raised from death is called the Resurrection. According to the… Read More

Learn more about the symbols of Easter and try these fun activities to celebrate the holiday. What do the symbols of Easter mean? What do they have to do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Below is a list of some Easter symbols and their meanings: Easter Lilies Easter… Read More

What do you know about Easter? Take this quiz to test your knowledge. Test your knowledge of Easter! 1.    What does the word resurrect mean? To get something new in place of something old. To take something from someone. To rise from the dead. To bury something. 2. … Read More

Dig beyond giant bunnies, egg hunts and pastel-colored candy to find what Easter is really about. Christians around the world consider Easter to be a time of joy and celebration. Little girls and boys receive chocolate eggs and bunnies, while adults pick out their Sunday best – but what… Read More

The Paschal Triduum is a three-day period for Christians to fast and pray over the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The word “triduum” means three days, and the Paschal Triduum, counted from sunset to sunset, marks the time from Holy Thursday evening through Easter Sunday evening. It… Read More

Christians have celebrated Easter for thousands of years. Learn more about the first Easter. The first Easter was a very exciting day. The apostle Paul tells us what happened in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8: “I told you the most important part of the message exactly as it was told to… Read More

Easter is more than just a day. It is an entire season, called the “Great Sunday,” that coincides with two Jewish holidays. Read more about the season of Easter. Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (Pentecost) are two great festivals observed by the Jewish people in the spring.  Pesach occurs at… Read More

What does the Bible have to say about Mary Magdalene? Use this devotional guide to find out. Just who was this remarkable disciple who has come to be known as Mary Magdalene? Identified by her place of origin, Mary Magdalene was from Magdala, a small town located on the… Read More