Faithful invited to pray outdoor stations of the cross. Stations of the cross activities, worksheets, and coloring. By the late sixteenth century the fourteen stations as we know them today, were erected in. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. Feel free to share this activity with your family or students, but please consider a donation to support our mission of celebrating our catholic faith. Stations of the cross coloring book knights of columbus.
The via dolorosa a virtual online tour of the way of sorrows in jerusalem. Stations of the cross for teenagers popular lenten booklets by gwen costello jun 1, 1988. Nov 20, 20 stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet from st. The stations of the cross is so powerful a devotion because we put ourselves in the steps of jesus as he makes his way to calvary for our sake.
Today is good friday, the day traditionally set aside in the year to remember the death of jesus on the cross. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. The booklets are usually made available for purchase after the event. Jan 27, 2014 ave maria press offers a wide variety of stations of the cross booklets including everyones way of the cross and john paul iis biblical way of the cross. We adore you, o christ, and we bless you, because by your. Read on to learn more about the three versions contained in this packet. During the turkish occupation of the holy land in the late middle ages, when pilgrims were prevented from visiting its sacred sites, the custom arose of making replicas of those holy places, where the faithful might come to pray. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and reflections. This 14page coloring booklet contains 1 image for each of the stations of the cross.
This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. Welcome to the stations of the cross audio tour at the smithsonian american art museum saam, developed by victoria emily jones at. Stations are presented simply for the younger children, and a more indepth teaching of the significance of each station is offered to the older children. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and.
The stations of the resurrection great focus for the. Art historian james elkins, in his book on the strange place of. This packet includes three different versions of the draw and write stations of the cross activity. Stations of the cross booklets the pastoral center. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. Pope francis all resources the art of accompaniment 30 day booklets walking with booklets the joy of love.
At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images to. Here is a free printable stations of the cross for kids booklet from real life at home. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. It includes beautiful black and white line art depicting the events of the passion. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. Ave maria press offers a wide variety of stations of the cross booklets including everyones way of the cross and john paul iis biblical way of the cross. Stations of the cross for global justice and reconciliation the stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesus life. Good friday is one of only two days in the year that roman catholics do not have mass. You have inspired my artist that had run dryand kept my wallet and. Apr 22, 2011 stations of the cross or way of the cross.
Every station is something that happened between easter and pentecost, while the risen jesus was walking around alive on the earth. By the late sixteenth century the fourteen stations as we know them today, were erected in almost all catholic churches. They were originally observed by pilgrims visiting the holy land, and were popularized by the franciscans when they were given custody of the holy sites in jerusalem in the 14 th century eight of the fourteen stations come from scripture, with the remaining ones being drawn from tradition and legend. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia by timeline media. This site is offered by creighton university s collaborative ministry office. Lent is an important time around my houseboth for me and for my family. One of the most popular of these devotions was the stations of the way of the cross, which were imitations of the stations, or stopping places of prayer on the via dolorosa in jerusalem. Use these stations of the cross activities and printables to help teach about christs passion and death or prepare your students. Theyre also know as via lucis, stations of light, or the way of the light. The text is complemented by beautiful reproductions of the belvedere college stained glass stations by artist harry clarke. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. Heres a stations of the cross booklet with very simple words and.
The pages will print four images to a page so that the finished product is roughly 4. They are presented here as an alternative to the traditional stations and as a way of reflecting more deeply on the scriptural accounts of christs passion. The photos of the stations of the cross are courtesy of st. For the remainder of lent, father brian saylor, pastor, is placing stations prayer booklets by the sidewalk so folks can recall the way of the cross in the fresh air. The most important reason for reviving the practice of making the stations of the cross is that it is a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of jesus gift of himself to us. Stations of the cross booklets twentythird publications. Indoor and outdoor capable, we hope that these aluminum prints will be the starting point of your own creative project to decorate your church or home. Stations of the cross rosary chaplet olive wood 6mm rosary beads large 24 comes with a booklet and boxed. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Praying the stations series 23rd publications way of the cross series the pastoral center. Stations of the cross praying the stations of the cross.
Children 412 learn about this traditional devotion with this interactive sticker booklet. It takes the reflection on the passion out of my head, and makes it an imaginative exercise. For centuries, christians have been nourished by praying the stations of the cross. Stations of the cross painted by pietro rudolfi, st. The stations, as we know them today, came about when it was no longer easy or even possible to visit the holy sites. Download the printable stations of the cross for children booklets download the printable stations of the cross for children minibook, stations of the cross reflection large booklet, and the stations of the cross paper bag album scroll a little farther to find out how to download only the minibook, which has both free and paid options for. Mar 02, 2014 the stations of the cross booklet should already be 14 sized. There are 14 stations, and they the counterpart to the stations of the cross. Praying the stations of the cross for healing the way of the cross is the most important moment of jesus life for him, and for us. Reflections on the stations of the cross lent, 2012. Stations of the cross statuary church supply warehouse.
We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you. The way of the cross with sacred scripture, large print edition. In the 1500s, villages all over europe started creating replicas of the way of the cross, with small shrines commemorating the places along the route in jerusalem. The traditional 14 stations of the cross, including the stabat mater verse at every station concluding prayer is the prayer before a crucifix of st francis of assisi introduction and how to pray the stations of the cross. Stations of the cross art activity lenten workshop couples create a different station then hang around the sanctuary stations of the cross art. Stations of the cross printable coloring book free. Also provides other printable pages on the rosary and the creed. Stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. Here you will find a coloring booklet for teaching little ones the way of the cross. Stations of the cross graphic art series w companion guide a. Two versions make full page booklets and one version makes booklets that are ha. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer.
Apr 5, 2014 this pin was discovered by catholic icing lacy. It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. When the soldiers came to jesus, they saw that he was already dead so that they did not break his legs, but one of them opened his side with a lance, and immediately there came out blood and water. Stations of the cross booklets for preschoolkindergarten. A devotion to the stations of the cross bears with it generous indulgences for the faithful and allows catholics to more fervently take up their personal crosses of trial and suffering. Stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet. Printable stations of the cross for children catholic icing. This draw and write stations of the cross activity is a new way for children to engage with the stations of the cross. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. The most powerful and meaningful times that i have prayed the stations of the cross is with preschool and kindergarten age children during little lambs classes.
The stations of the cross is a lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The pious practice of praying the stations of the cross originated in medieval europe when pilgrims were unable to visit the holy land, so instead visited these holy places. Stations of the cross plaques prints framed art statues tapestries way of the cross. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. Jun 29, 2018 stations of the cross booklets for preschoolkindergarten june 29, 2018 by anne leave a comment the most powerful and meaningful times that i have prayed the stations of the cross is with preschool and kindergarten age children during little lambs classes.
Jan 29, 2018 download the printable stations of the cross for children booklets download the printable stations of the cross for children minibook, stations of the cross reflection large booklet, and the stations of the cross paper bag album scroll a little farther to find out how to download only the minibook, which has both free and paid options for. The way of the cross this is my onsite version, with text from the scriptures. The paper bagpaper bag albumeaster arteaster craftsprintable prayerseaster religious. The stations of the cross depict 14 events in the passion of jesus christ, beginning with jesus being condemned to death and ending with his body being laid in a tomb. The stations of the cross is a wonderful devotion for you to practice with your class during lent.
The body of jesus is taken down from the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. For additional coloring and word activities related to the catholic faith, visit. In station to station, gary jansen combines ignatian meditation with saint john paul iis special biblical way of the cross. This is a booklet which will both challenge and inspire you in your worship. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. Stations of the cross franciscan friars of the atonement. Many parishes join as a group and pray the stations of the cross on the fridays of lent to call to mind the passion of christ, that is, the journey jesus took from his condemnation to his death. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Peters outdoor stations of the cross aluminum prints. Descending bertucci deluxe stations of the cross matted and framed set of 14.
Sharing this stations page with others by email, on facebook or twitter. Look to him and be radiant has a free printable coloring book for the stations of light. If possible, devote some of your class time to the preparation for or participation in the stations of the cross. This graphic art rendition of the stations of the cross by lauren wright pittman nods to tradition while imagining jesus journey toward crucifixion through a. May 09, 2011 i made this easter symbol tea that goes through all of the stations of the resurrection. Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one coop class, or in one single classroom. This booklet for stations of the cross can be used during lent, holy week, easter, or any time. It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, and the sun was darkened, and the curtain of the temple was torn in the middle. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Praying the stations of the cross is an especially powerful way to enter into the. Each station of the cross is a deep and thoughtful reflection on the different moments of jesus passion. The stations were erected a few years ago as part of an eagle scout project by sean gibson and his family, parishioners of saint rose. By media booklets downloadable eresources music cds dvds.
Stations of the cross printable coloring book free by kristen rabideau updated on march 8, 2018 march 9, 2018 4 comments on stations of the cross printable coloring book free ive gotten so many requests for this, im sorry its taken a long time to get up on the blog a stations of the cross printable coloring book. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. The result is a heartwrenching look at the mystery of the suffering we all carry and an intimate journey to calvary with jesus. Stations of the cross clip art so you can make your own worksheetsprintables these are on teacher pay teachers right now i hope you enjoy. Since 2007, our line of stations of the cross devotional implements have inspired. Praying the stations of the cross booklet mark neilsen.
This packet contains three stations of the cross booklets for children of a variety of ages and abilities. The stations of the cross are an ancient form of christian devotion. The stations of the cross booklet should already be 14 sized. Free audio mp3 download of the stations of the cross according to the method of st. In an effort to prepare im sharing 40 faithbuilding lenten activities for you and your families today. Stations of the cross printable coloring bookcoloring.
Instead, on this day, most catholic churches say the stations of the cross these are normally found an pictures around the inside walls of all. Praying the stations series stations of the cross for todays disciples. Johns parish church on the creighton university campus. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. Ewtn stations of the cross stations of the cross from eternal word television network, with reflections written by mother angelica. Home stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. Originating in the thirteenth century, the stations of the cross is a christian devotional practice whereby participants immerse themselves in the story of jesus christs final sufferings by metaphorically journeying with him. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. Also from look to him and be radiant, check out this free printable craft that looks like a sunshine. The explanations and meditations of this booklet come from the incredible. Momm can tailor the way of the cross to be an appropriate exercise for children of any age. The childrens book features spectacular, fullcolor artwork for each station. Do this in the sun room over the summer on the corner shelf.