Lenten Resourses
Holy Week will soon be upon us!
Here are some resources for your classrooms:
As we prepare for our Sacred Triduum and Holy Thursday retreat, I'd like to share the following resources with all of you:
Music for Seder Meal (All three are beautiful! Take your pick):
Last Supper Videos:
Another good Last Supper video:
This is a GREAT song which tells the story of the crucifixion through the eyes of the penitent thief. Good for the older children:
Michael John Poirier, who visited our school earlier this year has some excellent resources on this page. Also, his all his music can be found on his website on this link under music.
"The Pieta" tells the story of the crucifixion through Mary's eyes. Mama's Love is great for the lower grades. Sometimes I have the children color the picture they see in their heads while they are listening to this song. It is a great activity for chilren.
Below are a couple of stories and songs by Michael John:
Mama's Love (below) (2 minute story) **Lower Grade Teachers - sometimes I will have the children color the picture they see in their heads while they are listening to this artist. It could be a great quiet activity**
Pieta Song (below) (8 minute song - should be played immediately after the story)