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The Stations of the Cross for Children

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Categories: Books, Lent

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The Stations of the Cross for Children used to be designed especially for younger children, with colorful illustrations and simple text that introduces them to the Passion of Jesus Christ on their level. Every station takes about two minutes to complete, including about thirty seconds of silent prayer. Optional prayers and Scripture references for Every station offer numerous how one can adapt and expand The Stations of the Cross for Children for older kids. The opening and closing prayers place the Passion in the larger context of Jesus’ mission…and each Christian’s call to continue that mission on the earth lately.

The Stations of the Cross for Children features “The New Way of the Cross” approved by the uses the form of the stations approved by the bishops of the Philippines and used extensively there. It’s well suited for younger children who aren’t yet aware of the story of Jesus’ Passion. It connects the sacrifice on Calvary to the sacrifice of the Mass, and it places that sacrifice within the larger context of the story of salvation. It also prepares children for the Triduum, which begins with our recollection of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday and ends with the Resurrection at the Easter Vigil. The contents of the book include:

Opening Prayer

The Last Supper
The agony in the garden
Jesus is condemned to death
Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns
Jesus carries the cross
Jesus falls
Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
Jesus is nailed to the cross
The Good Thief
Mary and John at the foot of the cross
Jesus dies on the cross
Jesus is laid in the tomb
Jesus rises from the dead
Closing prayer
Optional prayers: Stabat Mater Dolorosa; We Adore You; Our Father

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