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14 Days of Traditions for Your Family

KIT contentsEaster is such a special time of year. Flowers are blooming and the world is turning green again. Make this year even more special and meaningful for your family with our Christ-Centered Easter Countdown. You’ll have 2 full weeks of Christ-Centered Easter Activity Cards and Conversation Cards containing scriptures and thought- provoking questions to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Savior. Our Christ-Centered Easter Countdown will prepare your family for Easter and fill them with love and gratitude for the Savior’s Atonement and Resurrection.

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Easter Envelope Countdown BannerCreate a beautiful centerpiece for your Easter holiday. Our Easter Envelope Countdown Banner holds a new Christ-Centered Activity or Conversation Card for each day of the 2 week countdown. Add them to the gorgeous banner and surprise your family each day with a new Christ-Centered Easter Idea.

Christ-Centered Easter Conversation CardsSit down at the dinner table or on the couch and, with the help of one of our 10 Christ-Centered Easter Conversation Cards, discuss as a family some of the most important moments of Christ’s life; from His ministry to His glorious Resurrection.

Christ-Centered Easter Countdown Activity CardsWe have 10 Christ-Centered Activity Cards to make your Easter Countdown even more meaningful and memorable for your family. Pick which activities work best for your family and add them to your Easter Envelope Countdown Banner.

Christ-Centered Easter Countdown ActivitiesOver half of our Christ-Centered Activity Cards have accompanying printables to help teach, explore, and understand the importance of Easter. You’ll find printable activities for these six cards: Egg Surprise, Passover Meal Invitation, Easter Scavenger Hunt, Printable Resurrection Set, Christ-Centered Coloring Book, and Easter Board Game.

BONUS: Christ-Centered Easter Basket TagsFinish off your Christ-Centered Easter Countdown with a surprise! Add special tags to a few items in your family's Easter baskets for a little reminder of the Savior. We’ve also added a scripture bookmark to treasure all year.

EASTER ENVELOPE COUNTDOWN BANNER

Scissors, Glue Stick, Hole Punch, and Twine or Ribbon

Each letter in the Christ-Centered Easter Countdown Banner has a pocket, along with a Christ-Centered Conversation Card or Christ-Centered Activity Card that goes inside the pocket. After you cut out each letter, paying close attention not to cut off the 3 foldable glue tabs, fold each tab under and glue to the back of the pocket. Cut the notch out of the top and use a hole punch to make two holes in the upper BACK of the pocket for the twine/ribbon to go through. {NOTE: the distance doesn’t have to be perfect because the holes will be covered up once the card is folded.} Once you have them all cut out, glued together, and hole punched, you're ready to start stringing it together. Read through all of the Christ-Centered Activities and Christ-Centered Conversation Cards. Pick which cards work best for your family. Add the cards and {TA-DA} your Christ-Centered Easter Countdown Banner is ready!

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CONVERSATION CARDS

Starting with Christ’s ministry and ending with His glorious Resurrection, our Christ-centered Easter Conversation Cards are here to assist in guiding your family’s evening conversations as you prepare for Easter. Personalize your countdown to Easter by picking which cards work best for your family and adding them to your Christ-Centered Easter Countdown Banner.

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Jesus performed many miracles while He was on the earth, like

healing the sick, helping the blind see again, and controlling

the elements.

Why do you think Jesus performed miracles? How are miracles connected to faith in

Jesus Christ? If you could witness the miracles the Savior performed, which one would

you choose?

What are some of the miracles we have in our lives today?

Mark 1:14-15, 21-45

Christ Performed Miracles

This day commemorates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into

Jerusalem. The people welcomed Him by waving palm leaves and

shouting “Hosannah!”

Why did the people of Jerusalem welcome the Savior in this way? What does “Hosannah” mean?

Did some people misunderstand his mission and purpose?

Mark 11:1-11 ; Luke 19:28-40

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There were unrighteous people in the temple. Christ cleansed the temple by chasing out the money changers and turning

over tables.

Why was Jesus upset? What is the purpose of temples on earth? Do people disrespect

sacred things today?

Mark 11:15-19; Matthew 21:12-13

Jesus Cleansed the Temple

Jesus often taught the people in parables to help them understand his gospel.

Why did the Savior teach in this way? How can we be more

effective as we teach? What do we learn as we listen to

parables?

Matthew 13; Luke 13:18, 21

Jesus Teaches in Parables

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Conversation Cards Conversation cards to fit inside each pocket of the countdown banner.

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At the Last Supper, Jesus asked His disciples to partake of bread and wine as a way to remember

Him.

What is the significance of the Last Supper? Why would Jesus

ask His disciples to continue this practice? How can you be

more faithful in your remembrance of Christ?

Luke 22:19–20

The Last Supper (Passover)

Jesus came to earth to teach us, suffer for our sins, and prepare a

way so we can repent of our mistakes -- all to enable us to return to live with Him again.

Why did Jesus willingly submit to such great suffering in the

Garden of Gethsemane? Why do we need the Atonement of Jesus Christ? Why is it called “Good

Friday?” What can you do today to show Jesus you are thankful

for His sacrifice?

Luke 22:41–44

Good Friday (The Atonement)

Judas betrays Jesus by giving His location to the Chief Priests, Pharisees, and soldiers for 30

pieces of silver. Jesus stops His apostles from defending Him against the soldiers, heals a

soldier’s ear, and willing goes with the men.

Why do you think Judas decided to do this? What lesson did the

Savior teach by healing the wounded man’s ear and willingly

going with the soldiers? Are there ways that we betray Jesus in our

own lives?

Mark 14: 10-11; Matthew 26: 14-16

Jesus is Betrayed

Jesus is sent before Pilate for trial. Pilate found no fault in Him, but because of the demands of the

people, sentenced Him to be cruci-fied. Jesus carried a wooden cross to

the hill while people mocked and insulted Him. He was placed on the

cross and died.

Why didn’t Jesus answer His accusers’ questions? Why did the people want to crucify Jesus after Pilate found Him not guilty? What does crucify mean? How can we be strong in our testimonies of Jesus Christ no matter what adversity

comes our way?

Matthew 26:62–64; 27:11–14

Jesus is Put on Trial & Crucified

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After being in a tomb for three days, Jesus arose and was

resurrected. An angel appeared to a few women and told them that He had risen. Later, Christ returned and spoke with His

apostles.

Even though Jesus had taught His disciples that He would

return again, why was it difficult for them to completely understand? Why do you think the resurrection is so important

to us?

John 20:15–17, Luke 24:36–40

The Resurrection

The Resurrected Christ visited Peter and the other apostles at the sea, fishing. They did not

recognize Jesus. Jesus told them to become “fishers of men.” He wanted them to continue His

work and prepare the world for the day when He returns again.

What does it mean to become “fishers of men?” How can we become “fishers of men?” In

what ways does this show faith in Jesus Christ?

John 21: 1-17

The Work of Jesus Christ

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ACTIVITY CARDS

Our 10 Christ-Centered Activity Cards are meant to enhance your family's understanding of Easter in a fun and thoughtful way. Read through each activity and choose which Easter Ideas work best for your family and add them to your Easter Envelope Countdown Banner. (Note: Six of our Christ-Centered Easter Activity Cards have an accompanying printable on pages 27-42.)

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Act of Service Do an act of secret

service for someone in your community

(teachers, police officers, postal workers) and talk about how Jesus loved and served everyone.

Secret ServiceJesus is the Good

Shepherd. Each person is important to Him. Do secret service in your home to make each

person feel important.

Resurrection Rolls for

Good Friday

After Christ’s death, His body was prepared and laid in a tomb with a large stone

covering the entrance to protect Him. After three days, the stone had been

rolled away and Jesus was gone. He had been

Resurrected!

RecipeINGREDIENTS: One can of crescent roll dough, large marshmallows, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon mixed with 4 tablespoons sugar.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Press out the crescent doughtriangle (this represents the cloththat Jesus was wrapped in.)2. Take a marshmallow (whichrepresents Christ’s body) and dip it inthe melted butter (burial spices).3. Wrap the crescent roll dougharound the marshmallow, fold thethree corners, and press tightly. Placethe rolls on a baking sheet and placein the oven (tomb).4. After 3 days (OR 12 minutes in a350 degree oven), Jesus had risen(the marshmallow has disappeared)and the tomb was found empty. Enjoy!

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Make an Easter GardenHelp the children make a little Easter Garden in a large flower pot. It could

be a representation of the tomb or the Garden of

Gethsemane. Use flowers, grass, sticks, plants, and

rocks to build your garden. Keep it as a reminder of the true

reason for Easter.

An Egg Surprise

Surprise another family with an Easter treat. “Egg” their home and

leave them with a smile. Talk about how Jesus always made time and

showed love to everyone.

Passover Meal

With our Passover Dinner Invitation, you can have your own passover meal

as a family or invite friends to join you.

All of the items in this scavenger hunt represent one aspect of Jesus’ life through his journey to

Jerusalem and His Resurrection. Work as a family to find everything

on the list!

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Look for the corresponding printable activity on page 27-42

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Printable Resurrection Set

Use the printable characters to tell the

story Christ's Resurrection.

Christ-Centered Coloring PartyHave fun as a family coloring and talking

about the different events that make up the real

Easter story.

Easter Board GameFamily Game Night: Easter Edition! Take your game piece from the beginning to the end and see how well your family knows the events of Jesus’ life.

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EASTER ACTIVITIES

Six fabulous Christ-Centered Easter Activities to make your Easter countdown even more fun and meaningful. If you picked a Christ-Centered Easter Activity Card that has an accompanying printable, you will find those here!

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Passover Dinner Invitation A Passover Dinner Invitation for the family or to use with friends.

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Scavenger Hunt

He is not here: for He has risen! Matthew 28:6

Be the first person to find all of the Easter items!

Something White (Represents the purity of Jesus Christ.)

Something Black (Represents sin.)

A Coin (Represents the 30 pieces of silver gained by Judas.)

A Rock (Represents the tomb.)

2 Sticks (Represents the cross.)

Large Leaves (Represents the palm leaves laid in the streets in

Jerusalem.)

Nails (Represents the nails used to secure Jesus to the cross.)

Bread (Represents the bread Jesus broke and gave to His

disciples.)

Something Red (Represents the blood Jesus spilled in the Garden

of Gethsemane.)

White Cloth (Represents the only thing found in the tomb.)

An Empty Easter Egg (Represents Christ’s Resurrection.)

Printable Resurrection Set Little printable character dolls for kids to play with and retell the Easter story.

Angel Jesus

Roman Soldier Mary, the mother of Jesus

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Easter Coloring Book A coloring book that tells the story of Christ’s last days.

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Easter Coloring Book A coloring book that tells the story of Christ’s last days.

THE EASTERSTORY GAME

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Grab your family, your scriptures, and a set of dice to test you knowledge of the Easter story!

Take turns rolling the die and moving down the game board. First person to the end wins.

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the people greeted Him

with cheers and by waving palm

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Jesus cleansed

the temple

At the last supper Jesus blessed and

administered the sacrament. Move ahead 2 spaces.

Jesus is crucified between

two thieves.

Jesus is buried in a tomb.

Mary and other women find the tomb

open and empty.

An angel appears and says “He is

Risen!” Move ahead 1 space.

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Jesus suffered in the Garden

of Gethsemane. Who fell asleep?

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denied Christ?

Jesus is questioned by Pilate. Go back 2

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Christ is Resurrected!

BONUS EASTER BASKET TAG S

Finish off your Christ-Centered Easter Countdown with Christ-Centered Easter Tags for your family. Then, simply fill each Easter basket with a thoughtful, and fun, reminder of the Savior.

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easter basket tags Fold tags over the top of a candy bag {ziplock} filled with chocolate Easter eggs.

Jesus loves you - no “egg”ceptions.

1 Peter 5:7

Jesus loves you - no “egg”ceptions.

1 Peter 5:7

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easter basket tags Fold tags over the top of a candy bag {ziplock} filled with Goldfish crackers.

Be fishers of men. Mark 1:17

Be fishers of men. Mark 1:17

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easter basket tags Fold tags over the top of a candy bag {ziplock} filled with any Easter candy or suprise.

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No bunny loves you like Jesus.

easter basket tags Fold tags over the top of a candy bag {ziplock} filled with chocolate bunnies or bunny-shaped Peeps..

No bunny loves you like Jesus.

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