The aim of the Holy Week bag is to provide a resource that can be used daily between Palm Sunday and Easter Day that will enable families to reflect on the Easter story and to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Theme
Holy Week, Jesus, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
Biblical References:
Matthew 21:1-11, John 3:16-17, Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75, Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50, Matthew 26:26-28, Luke 23:33-43, Luke 23:56b, Matthew 28:1-10
To teach that the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey was a very special day for the Jewish people because Jesus was declaring that He was the long-awaited Messiah through this action.
To teach that on Palm Sunday Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah (God's King) when He entered Jerusalem riding a donkey. He is a humble, courageous and servant king, whose glory was seen when He laid down His life on the cross.