I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20
The Holy Trinity1st Sunday after PentecostSOMETHING to DRAW
Draw a picture of yourself telling someone about Jesus.Put the words you might say into the speech balloon.
SCRAMBLED WORDS
MOUNTAIN, WORSHIPED, DISCIPLES, BAPTIZE,
OBSERVE, YOU—ALWAYS
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TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 28:16–20
A MAZEThis disciple wants to teach about Jesus across the sea.
Color the waves that will take him to his new land.
SCRAMBLED WORDSUnscramble the words in the sentences below. Print them on the lines. Then print the circled letters on the lines at the bottom. Unscramble them to find out how long Jesus will be with us.
Jesus told His disciples to go to a TINNOMAU.
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There they SPROWHIDE Him.
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Jesus said, “Go therefore and make SPLIDICES of all nations.”
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He said to ABETZIP them.
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He said to teach them to SERVEBO what He had commanded.
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He said, “Behold, I am with OUY . . .”
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Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, . . . proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom. Matthew 9:35
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In the space below, draw a picture of something that frightens you. Then say a prayer. Ask God to protect you from that thing.
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You are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31
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TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 10:24–39
Jesus said that God cares about sparrows. But He cares about you even more. Can you find 10 sparrows hidden in this picture?
See if you can fit words from today’s Gospel into the crossword puzzle. (If you need help, use the word list.)
Jesus told His disciples not to (5 down). He said they should (3 down) His words on the (1 across). He said two (4 across) are sold for a (3 across). But they won’t (5 across) unless God lets them. He said, “Even the (1 down) of your (2 down) are all numbered.“
WORD LIST:
FEAR
HAIRS
HEAD
PENNY
FALL
HOUSETOPS
PROCLAIM
SPARROWS
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Whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. Matthew 10:42
4th Sunday after Pentecost
WORD SEARCH
CODE MESSAGE
WHOEVER RECEIVES YOU RECEIVES ME.
CODE MESSAGEJesus said some important things to His disciples. To learn one, write the correct letter under each number. The key will tell you which letters to write.
1 = A 2 = B 3 = C 4 = D 5 = E 6 = F 7 = G 8 = H 9 = I 10 = J 11 = K 12 = L 13 = M 14 = N 15 = O 16 = P 17 = Q 18 = R 19 = S 20 = T 21 = U 22 = V 23 = W 24 = X 25 = Y 26 = Z key
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TODAY’S READINGSOld Testament:
Jeremiah 28:5–9Gospel: Matthew 10:40–42
A MAZETwo kinds of prophets lived among God’s people at the time of their exile in Babylon. In the Old Testament Reading, we learn Jeremiah was teaching truth and Hananiah was teach-ing lies. Color the circles that lead to the true prophet.
Try to find 12 words from today’s Gospel in the puzzle. You may go up or down, from side to side, or diago-nally. Circle each word as you find it and mark it off the list. The first one has been done for you.
WORD SEARCH
PROPHET
REWARD
CUP
WATER
LITTLE
ONES
TRULY
DISCIPLE
ME
COLD
SENT
LOSE
Hananiah
PEACE!
Jeremiah
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Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
5th Sunday after Pentecost
SCRAMBLED WORDS
THANK, LITTLE, FATHER, REST, LEARN, LIGHT —
GENTLE
DOT to DOTAnimals often wore yokes in Bible times.
To see what a yoke looks like, connect the dots.
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Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30
SCRAMBLED WORDSUnscramble these words from today’s Gospel. Then print the circled letters on the bottom lines to find a word Jesus used to tell about Himself.
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A MAZEThis tired old woman would like to learn from Jesus. Color the circles that will lead her to Him.
Jesus told His disciples His yoke is easy and His burden is GLITH. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
He told tired people to come to Him and He would give them TRES. _____ _____ _____ _____
He said they should NARLE from Him.
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Jesus said, “I KNATH You, Father.”
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He was glad God let TILLET children know things about Him. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
He said, “No one knows the Son except the THREAF.” _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
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As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. Matthew 13:23
6th Sunday after PentecostSOMETHING to DRAWIn the space below, draw a picture of the crop that grew from seeds in good soil.
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HIDDEN PICTURETo find out who this seed eater is, color the spaces with dots.TODAY’S
GOSPELMatthew 13:1–9, 18–23
CROSSWORD PUZZLETry to fit words from today’s Gospel into the crossword puzzle. (If you need help, use the word list.)
Jesus told about a (5 across) who sowed some (7 across). Some fell on the (1 across). (3 down) ate it. Some fell on (6 across) places. The (9 across) soon killed it. Some fell with (2 down). They choked it. But some fell on good (8 down). It grew (10 across). Jesus said the seed is like God’s (4 down).
WORDTHORNS
PATHROCKYSOWERBIRDS
SEEDSSUNSOILGRAIN
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The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. . . . The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. Matthew 13:37–39
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HIDDEN MESSAGE
HE WHO HAS EARS, LET HIM HEAR.QXDLEIFZ
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HIDDEN MESSAGESometimes Jesus finished a story with a special sentence. To find out what it is, circle every third letter in the puzzle. Then print them on the lines below and divide them into words.
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TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
THEN THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE
LIKE THE SUN.
EMPTY SQUARESTry to fit Jesus’ words into the
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WORD SEARCH
Try to find 12 words from today’s Gospel in the puzzle. You may go up or down, from side to side, or
diagonally. Circle each word as you find it and mark it off the list. The
first one has been done for you.
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The kingdom of heaven is like treasure. Matthew 13:44
8th Sunday after PentecostSOMETHING to DRAW
Below is a treasure chest.
Draw as many treasures in it as you can.
Living in God’s kingdom is better than treasures!
PICTURE PUZZLESCRAMBLED WORDS
PITCHER, PIE, PENGUIN, PUMPKIN, PALM, PINEAPPLE, PILLOW, PUPPY, PUDDLE, PARROT, PICTURE, PUTTER,
PADDLES
TREASURE, FIELD, PEARL, EVERYTHING, FISH, UNDERSTOOD—HEAVEN
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TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52
PICTURE PUZZLEThis man is off to sell everything he owns so he can buy the pearl. How many things beginning with the letter P can you find in the picture? There are at least twelve.
SCRAMBLED WORDSUnscramble the words in each sentence. Print them on the lines. Then print the circled letters on the lines at the bottom. Unscramble them to learn what kingdom Jesus talked about in today’s Gospel.
Jesus told a story about ARTERUSE.
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He said a man found it in a FLIDE and sold everything to get it.
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He said a man found a PLARE of great value.
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He sold VERYNIGHTE to get it too.
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He told about a net that caught many SHIF.
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His disciples DOONSTERDU His stories.
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They all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. Matthew 14:20
9th Sunday after PentecostHIDDEN NUMBERThe disciples filled baskets with left-overs after Jesus fed the crowd. To find out how many baskets they filled, color the spaces with dots.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 14:13–21
CROSSWORD PUZZLETry to fit words from today’s Gospel into the crossword puzzle. (If you need help, use the word list.)A (2 down) of people followed Jesus. He healed (1 across) people. But soon it was (9 across), and the people needed (5 across). The disciples had only (8 down) bread (6 down) and two (3 across). Jesus told the people to (4 down) down. He (10 down) thanks and broke the loaves. Over five (7 across) people got enough to eat!
WORD LIST:
FISH
GAVE
FOOD
SICK
EVENING
THOUSAND
CROWD
SIT
FIVE
LOAVES
SOMETHING to DRAW Draw faces for the people below.
How did the sick people look before Jesus healed them?
How did the disciples look after Jesus fed the crowd?
How did the sick people look after Jesus healed them?
How did the disciples look when they knew the crowd was hungry?
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He came to them, walking on the sea. Matthew 14:25
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EMPTY SQUARES
IS IT TRUE?
DOT to DOTThe wind blew this poor thing around in today’s Gospel. Connect the dots to see what it is.
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T
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Matthew 14:22–33
IS IT TRUE?Draw a happy face beside the sentences that are true. Draw a sad face beside the sentences that are not true.
1. Jesus went into the hills to pray alone.
2. The disciples got on camels.
3. Jesus walked on water to get to the boat.
4. The disciples thought He was a ghost.
5. Peter was not afraid when he walked on the water.
6. The disciples called Jesus the Son of God.
EMPTY SQUARESSee if you can fit Jesus’ words into the squares below. One word has been done for you.
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She came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, help me.” Matthew 15:25
11th Sunday after PentecostSOMETHING to DRAWYou can ask Jesus to help people you love too. In the space below, draw a picture of someone you would like Jesus to help.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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CROSSWORD PUZZLESee if you can fit words from today’s Gospel into the cross-word puzzle. (If you need help, use the word list.)
A (4 down) came to (1 across). She asked Him to heal her (6 across). Jesus did not say a (5 across). His disciples wanted to (2 down) the woman away. Then the woman (3 down) before Him. “Lord, (9 down) me!” she said. At last, Jesus said, “Woman, you have great (8 across)!” And He (7 down) her daughter.
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TODAY’SGOSPEL
Matthew 15:(10–20) 21–28
WORD LIST:
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FAITH
HELP
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JESUS
KNELT
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WOMAN
DOGS
CRYING
CRUMBS
MERCY
FAITH
WORD
WORD SEARCH
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Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you!” Matthew 16:16–17
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SCRAMBLED WORDS
EMPTY SQUARES
SOMETHING to DRAWDraw faces for Peter.
How did he look when Jesus asked the question?
How did he look when Jesus praised him?
DISCIPLES, PEOPLE, BAPTIST, ELIJAH, PROPHETS, PETER,
CHRIST—BLESSED
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SCRAMBLED WORDSUnscramble the words in the sentences. Print them on the lines. Then print the circled letters on the bottom lines. Unscramble them to find out what Jesus called Peter.
TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 16:13–20
Jesus asked His SLIPESCID a question. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
“Who do EPLOPE say the Son of Man is?” He asked. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Some people said He was John the STABPIT. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Some people said He was HEALIJ. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Some people said He was one of the SHROPPET. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Then PREET spoke. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
He said, “You are the STRICH, the Son of the living God.” _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
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Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. Matthew 16:22
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B A T P L A Y A K E L E P R U D A P H O H G R I R O S E L C A M R A B O N I S S A S A N A B A N N O D D U F F Y O B O L M O L E Y O W O W H A M B E E
HIDDEN MESSAGEJesus said anyone who wants to come after Him must do something. To find out what it is, circle every third letter in the puzzle. Then print them on the lines below and divide them into words.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
HIDDEN MESSAGE
TAKE UP HIS CROSS AND FOLLOW ME.
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TODAY’S GOSPEL
Matthew 16:21–28
SUFFER PETER GODKILLED NEVER MANRAISED KINGDOM CROSSSAVE LIFE LOSE
N E V E R Q K W S S O R C E I D R G E V A S N E E P O Z X O G S F E Q D N L D I F T F W Z A O A U E Q I W Z M R S R D E L L I K
WORD LIST:
NEVER JESUS THIRD SUFFER LIFE
PETER RAISED KILLED JERUSALEM GOD
CROSSWORD PUZZLE See if you can fit these words from today’s Gospel into the crossword puzzle. (If you need help, use the word list.)
(2 across) told His disciples He must go to (2 down). There He would (1 down) and be (8 across). But on the (3 across) day, He would be (5 down) to (7 across). “(6 down), Lord!” said (4 across). But Jesus said Peter thought like a man, not like (9 across).
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