Jesus and the Passover

Light a candle and remember the presence of God is with you.

Before you begin, cut out the Lent Wreath pieces.

The season of Lent is the time when we prepare for Easter. The church uses the color

purple to show when we are getting ready for something important.

Every week is a different piece of a what becomes very special story.

Let each person cut out or touch a piece of the is week’s wreath.

When Jesus, God’s special son, grew up, his family and friends went to Jerusalem every year to celebrate & remember a special story.

Place table in front of you. Place cup and plate on the table.

Every year there was a holiday called Passover when people would eat together and retell the story of how God freed the people from being slaves in Egypt.

Present Jesus and place him at the table.

After Jesus headed to Jerusalem on the donkey, his friends gathered with him to have the Passover Feast.

Place the disciples around the table.

Jesus said things that were not often said during this holiday.

During this feast he took break and broke it, and added to the story of Passover.

Lift the bread and cup and place on the table.

He said the bread is his body, and his body would be broken. He took the cup saying the cup was his blood which would be a promise to remember him.

Stop! Take a moment of silence or prayer.

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There is MORE to this story;

Today many people celebrate the Last Supper in church when they have communion
together. Some churches do this every week because these stories are so important.

Others also celebrate Maundy Thursday as a part of Holy Week. This holiday helps us
remember these special stories.

Pause and sit in silence for a moment before
starting the wonder questions.