Spirituality Resources

To Parents and Catechists: It has always been part of our tradition to use the arts to teach about Jesus. This faith experience uses theatre to help your youngster get into the story of the cure of the soldier's servant. Following that is an exercise that the children can simply color, or add to, but definitely talk about. You might want to talk about what you can do for people who are ill in your family or neighborhood.

Jesus, the Welcomer

Read the Gospel story from Matthew 8:5-13. Then create a little play.

Narrator: The scene is: _____________________________________________________

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Roman: (hopefully) _____________________________________________________

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Jesus: (immediately) ______________________________________________________________________

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Roman: (surprised) _______________________________________________________________________

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Jesus: (amazed, turning to the Jewish people) __________________________________________________

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Jesus: (lovingly, to the Roman) _____________________________________________________________

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What did Jesus show by healing the Roman officer's servant? ______________________________________

What does this story teach me? ______________________________________________________________

Jesus Forgiver and Healer
This is another wonderful story from the life of Jesus. Jesus once cured a paralyzed man. You can read about it in the Bible (Luke 5:17-26). Put the story in the correct order by numbering the boxes. Underneath each picture, write what you think is being said.