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From Building Faith at BuildFaith.org
- The disciples needed to say goodbye to Jesus, and as Jesus left them, they turned closer to each other, to learn more about Jesus and to let others know about the Jesus who awaits them in heaven.
- Read the accounts of the ascension of Jesus:
Matthew 28:16-20
Mark 16:19
Luke 24:50-53
Acts 1:9-11
John 14:1-11 (Jesus’ farewell discourse – he prepares our place) - Gather pictures of the ascension (Try Google Images or Bing Images)
- Imagine with the children how the disciples felt when Jesus left.
- What did Jesus expect of the disciples upon his leaving?
- Wonder with them: What does it feel like to say goodbye?
- Learn “The Lord’s Prayer,” “The Apostles’ Creed,” or “The Nicene Creed”
- Share listening exercises. Encourage them to be still and silent and listen to God, as they listen to their mom, dad, or other caretaker.
HERE ARE SOME MORE RESOURCES
https://buildfaith.org/celebrating-ascension-day-at-home/
A COULARING PAGE
A WORD PUZZLE
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