Seasons of the Church year

 

	A Prayer Labyrinth for Lent A Lenten prayer labyrinth. This resource offers suggestions for how a labyrinth can be used and has stations which assist children to explore the themes of the Lenten and Easter story. For more information about labyrinths and other ideas for their use click here Open: Lenten Labyrinth
	Lent – for younger childen Explaining the symbols of Lent – a puppet show. Using four puppets some of the traditions of Lent are explored, along with the symbolism of the season. A good way to involve older children in a chapel service. Open: Explaining the symbols of Lent
	Easter prayer stations A resource which explores some of the themes and ‘words’ of the Easter story. There are six stations where students can reflect and respond. Open: Easter prayer stations
	Easter puppet show Four puppets try to figure out the meaning of Easter and what it has to do with Easter eggs Open: Easter puppet show
	Easter Service A post-Easter family service which reflects on finding what we are looking for in the hope and life of the risen Christ. By Rev Caleb Hardie. Bible readings: John 3:16-17 and John 21:4-9.  Open: A Post Easter Family Service
	Pentecost A reflection on Pentecost using the symbols of wind and fire/heat. Open: Pentecost: Wind and Fire
	Pentecost puppet show Ben and Lydia talk with their Granpa about his experience of the first Pentecost for the Christian church. Open: Pentecost puppet show
	Christmas Prayer Space A Christmas prayer space. This was written for primary school-aged children, but could easily be adapted for an older age group. Open: Christmas Prayer Space write up
	Christmas Prayer Labyrinth A Christmas prayer labyrinth. This labyrinth has five stations which help children to engage with the themes of the Christmas story. For more information about labyrinths and other ideas for their use click here Download: Christmas Labyrinth with stations