Last Supper/Holy ThursdayObjectives: The students will be able to- retell the story of The Last Supper
- explain that at the Last Supper Jesus offered his life to his Father and gave himself to us in Holy Communion
- identify The Last Supper as a Passover meal and that the purpose of celebrating the Passover meal was to remember how God delivered the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt
- identify the reason we celebrate Communion is to remember that Jesus delivered us from the slavery of sin when he died on the cross
Review: Prayer, Take Home Sheet, and vocabulary from last week’s lesson and also
Objects Used as Mass cards: (show picture cards that we have done thus far)
Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)
Lie- to say something that is not true.
Servant- somebody who serves or works for another
Betray- not being loyal, giving out information to harm another, not helping another
Garden of Gethsemane- the olive grove just outside Jerusalem where Jesus was betrayed after the Last Supper (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Deny- to say something not true, to not do something for someone, saying you do not know them
Plan:Read story: The Last Supper and ask questions from the sheet and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today.
Activities:Introduce activities: Why do they call this event “The Last Supper”?
sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me object lesson with coloring page
childrensermons.com- The Last Supper object lesson
dltk-bible.com- The Last Supper (click on 2) lesson plan with coloring page, crafts, games, mini book, snacks, take home sheet, puzzles, etc.
kidsclubs4jesus.com- Wash Disciples’ Feet, The Last Supper lessons with puzzles, coloring sheet, Bible readings, questions, memory verses, key points, object lesson, drama, puppets, etc. (These files are set up and formatted so that they can be easily made into weekly booklets for your children's ministry, youth ministry, etc., with 4 sheets of legal paper and two staples).
children.calvarychapel.com- The Last Supper, The Master Becomes A Servant lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
sundayschoolkids.com- The Last Supper lesson with activities
Crafts:Introduce craft: How can we remember the reason we celebrate Communion?
rotation.infopop- Craft for The Last Supper
The children will explore the events and meaning of The Last Supper while creating chalices.
familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com- Corpus Christi Mosaic Craft
*You can also decorate the chalices with sequins, rhinestones, glitter, etc.
dltk-bible.com- Last Supper Key Chain
This simple keychain craft reinforces the memory verse from John 6:35.
Holy Thursday/Last Supper Craft by catholicicing.com- an easy craft based on the famous Leonardo da Vinci
Last Supper painting.
Games:Introduce game: Who ate with Jesus at the Last Supper? His disciples. Let’s see if there are enough chairs for everyone to sit. (Play Musical Chairs)
Musical ChairsLine up alternate facing chairs, one less than the number of children playing. (Example: If there are 10 players, place 9 chairs). The players move round the chairs while the music is on. When the music stops they have to sit down on a free chair. The player without a chair is out and let that player be the one to stop the music the next time. Remove one chair each time the music is played. Repeat until you have only 2 players and 1 chair. The one to sit down first on the last chair is the winner.
Introduce game: What do you know about the Last Supper? Let’s find out.
The Last Supper Trivia Game Questions- (use questions from Last Supper File Folder Game that is below.)
BaseballDivide the class into two teams. Establish in the classroom, a first base, second base, third base, and home. Determine in advance how many innings will be played. Team #1 is up at bat first and line up along the chalkboard. The first player is asked a question from the teacher, if they are correct, they advance to first base. If they are incorrect, they go to the end of the line and it counts as an out. The second batter is then asked a different question. Each correct answer allows the batter to advance one base. The game continues like baseball until there are three outs. After three outs, Team #2 has their turn at bat. Whichever team has the most runs, wins.
BasketballNeed: one small ball (or two balled up pieces of paper), two chairs, one trashcan.
Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Divide the class into two teams. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Ask the first person in Team #1 a question. If they are correct, they get to try to make a basket. If they make a basket, their team gets a point. If they do not get a basket, their team does not receive a point. After the first player has his turn, he then goes to the end of Team #1’s line. It is now Team #2’s turn. The team with the most points wins.
This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.
Last Supper File Folder Game: Play individually or in teams and work your way around the game board answering questions about the Last Supper. If you are correct you roll a die and move your marker in your row in any direction you want. If you land on a colored space, you can move on row toward the center with “Last Supper”. Play continues until a team or player reaches “Last Supper”.
Directions- Print out Directions, cut it out, and glue on front of file folder.
Game Board- Print out Game Board, trim, and glue on the inside of the file folder. Make sure the directions are on the front of the file folder. Laminate or cover file folder with clear contact paper to make it last.
Question Cards- Use these questions or make your own. Print Question Game Cards out on card stock. Cut out Question Game Cards. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last. (Use only the questions that reflect your student’s abilities.)
*These questions are in accordance with the new Roman Missal that is to be implemented on November 27, 2011.Question Cards- Use these questions or make your own. Print Question Game Cards out on card stock. Cut out Question Game Cards. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last. (Use only the questions that reflect your student’s abilities.)
Snacks:Introduce snack: What happened on Holy Thursday? Jesus had the Last Supper with his disciples.
dltk-kids.com- Last Supper Snack
Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:The Last Supper- Color the shapes with letters from the word REMEMBRANCE. What did Jesus share with the disciples? (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 72).
365 Activities for Kids- Find the cups on November 15th.
More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Last Supper puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 6 - 11).
comingtofaith.com- Jesus Gives Us Himself
Use the code to color the stain glass window.
biblewise.com- Jesus took two things from the table and told the followers that these would forever be used to remember His death. To find out, complete the two dot-to-dots.
sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of life (word search)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life (word shape)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life (crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the Bread of Life (jumble)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life (missing letters)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank at the bottom of the paragraph.
Homework: Prayers and
Take Home Sheet (It is in MS Word and can be changed any way you like according to your student’s abilities.)
