H e is Risen Indeed

He is Risen Indeed!Prayers and activities to

celebrate the Easter Season

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He is Risen Indeed!Prayers and Activities to Celebrate the Easter Season

In this resource you will find:● An explanation of Easter egg psalms and how to use them● 40 verses from the Psalms to use in your Easter egg Psalms● 1 blank page for students to find their own psalms/Bible verses for Easter.● An explanation of the Via Lucis and links to the prayers● A list of the 14 Stations of the Resurrection (Also called the Via Lucis)● A station research sheet● A Via Lucis storytelling assignment and rubric to match● A Via Lucis art assignment and rubric to match● Photos of the Easter egg psalms and sample art projects.

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Easter Egg Psalms

These Easter egg psalms will make a great prayer table decoration in your classroom, and each day of Easter has its own egg/Psalm. I cut the strips with the Psalms and then put one verse in each Easter egg. Then I place the basket on our class prayer table. Each morning a different student picks an egg, opens it, and we use that verse in our morning prayer. I have also included blank strips if you wanted to make your own. I also have students look up Easter verses to include in the eggs- the blank slips work nicely for this.

All the verses I have used come from the New American Bible Revised Edition.

© Emily Appert (faiththatworks.net)

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I will extol you, my God and king;I will bless your name forever and

ever.Psalm 145: 1

Praise the Lord, for he is good;For his mercy endures forever.

Psalm 136: 1

For I know that the LORD is great,That our Lord is greater than all

gods.Psalm 135: 5

You are the God who does wonders;Among the peoples you have

revealed your might.Psalm 77: 15

I will recall the deeds of the LORD;

Yes, recall your wonders of old.Psalm 77: 12

Your way, God, is holy;What god is as great as our God?

Psalm 77: 14

Praise the name of the LORD,Praise, you servants of the LORD.

Psalm 135: 1

Praise the Lord, for the LORD is good!

Sing to his name, for it brings joy!Psalm 135: 3

Praise the God of heaven,For his mercy endures forever.

Psalm 136: 26

I thank you, Lord, with all my heart;In the presence of the angels to you

I sing.Psalm 138: 1


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Awesome is God in his holy place,The God of Israel,

Who gives power and strength to his people.

Blessed be God!Psalm 68: 36

My mouth shall proclaim your just deeds,Day after day your acts of deliverance,

Though I cannot number them all.Psalm 71: 15

God, you have taught my from my youth,To this day I proclaim your wondrous

deeds.Psalm 71: 17

Blessed be LORD God, the God of Israel,

Who alone does wondrous deeds.Psalm 72: 18

We thank you, God, we give thanks;We call upon your name,

We declare your wonderful deeds.Psalm 75: 2

But I will rejoice forever;I will sing praise to the God of

Jacob.Psalm 75: 10

Blessed be his glorious name forever;May he fill all the earth with his glory.

Psalm 72: 19

My lips will shout for joy as I sing your praise;

My soul, too, which you have redeemed.Psalm 71: 23

I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord,

O God, I will tell of your singular justice.Psalm 71: 16

I will always hope in youAnd add to all your praise.

Psalm 71: 14


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You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God;Chant the praises of the Lord.

Psalm 68: 33

Then the just will be glad;They will rejoice before God;

They will celebrate with great joy.Psalm 68: 4

In your choirs, bless God;Lord, Israel’s fountain.

Psalm 68: 27

Bless our God, you peoples;Loudly sound his praise.

Psalm 66: 8

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;Sing of his glorious name;Give him glorious praise.

Psalm 66: 2

All the earth falls in worship of you,They sing of you, sing of your name!

Psalm 66: 4

May the peoples praise you, God;May all the peoples praise you!

Psalm 67: 4

May the nations be glad and rejoice,For you judge the peoples with fairness,You guide the nations upon the earth.

Psalm 67: 5

Blessed be the Lord day by day,God, our salvation, who carries us.

Psalm 68: 20

Confess the power of God,Whose majesty protects Israel,

Whose power is in the sky.Psalm 68: 35


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Sing praise to the LORD, you faithful;Give thanks to his holy memory.

Psalm 30: 5

I say to the LORD,You are my Lord,

You are my only good.Psalm 16: 2

You will show me the path to life,Abounding joy in your presence,

The delights at your right hand forever.Psalm 16: 11

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous;

Exult, all you upright of heart.Psalm 32:11

I will bless you as long as I live;I will lift up my hands, calling on your name.

Psalm 63: 5

You indeed are my savior,And in the shadow of your wings I shout

for joy.Psalm 63: 8

Be strong and take heart,All who hope in the LORD.

Psalm 31: 25

I keep the LORD always before me;With him at my right hand, I shall never

be shaken.Psalm 16: 8

I bless the LORD who counsels me;Even at night my heart exhorts me.

Psalm 16: 7

So that my glory may praise you and not be silent,O LORD, my God,

Forever will I give you thanksPsalm 30: 13


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This is the Day the Lord has made;Let us Rejoice and be glad.

Psalm 118:24

It is good to give thanks to the LORD, To sing praise to your name, Most High.

Psalm 92:2

I will sing of your mercy forever, LORD,Proclaim your faithfulness through all ages.

Psalm 89:1

I will bless the LORD at all times;His praise shall be always in my mouth

Psalm 34:2

In him our hearts Rejoice;In his holy name we Trust.

Psalm 33:21

Sing to him a new song;Skillfully play with joyful Chant.

Psalm 33:3

Magnify the LORD with me;And let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 34:4

The heavens praise your marvels, LORD,Your loyalty in the assembly of the Holy ones.

Psalm 89:6

You make me jubilant, Lord, by your deeds;At the works of your hands I shout for Joy.

Psalm 92:5

Give thanks to the Lord,for he is good,His mercy endures forever.

Psalm 118: 29


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Via Lucis Resources

Many Catholics are familiar with the devotional prayer of the Stations of the Cross, but not as many know about the Via Lucis, or 14 Stations of the Resurrection. These fourteen stories from the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles tell the story of the resurrected Christ in all his appearances during the forty days of the Easter season.

You can pray the Via Lucis the same way you would pray the stations. You can find a set of the prayers at: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55486/via-lucis-way-of-the-light

They follow a format similar to the tradition prayers of the Stations of the Cross.

When using these resources in my class, I usually assign the stories so that we will end up with a complete set of the Stations of Light. Students research one story, then retell it from the point of view of one of the characters in the story. (In my Lent resources you will find a similar activity using the stations of the cross.) Students also create a “stained glass window” of the station using construction paper.

This resource contains: a list of the Via Lucis Stations, a story research sheet, a story telling worksheet, a rubric for the story and directions and a rubric for the artwork.


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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55486/via-lucis-way-of-the-light

The Via Lucis (Way of Light)14 Stations of the Risen Lord

1. Jesus rises from the dead: Matthew: 28:5-6

2. The disciples discover the empty tomb: John 20:3-8

3. Christ appears to Mary Magdalene: John 20:14-18

4. Jesus appears on the road to Emmaus: Luke 24: 13-19, 25-27

5. Christ is recognized in the breaking of bread: Luke 24:28-35

6. Christ appears to the disciples: Luke 24:36-43

7. Christ gives the power to forgive sins: John 20:19-23

8. Christ strengthens the faith of Thomas: John 20: 24-29

9. Christ appears by the Lake of Tiberias: John 21:1-9, 13

10. Christ forgives Peter and entrusts him to feed his sheep: John 21:15-17

11. Christ sends out the disciples into the whole world: Matthew 28:16-20

12. Christ ascends into heaven: Acts 1:6-11

13. Mary and the disciples wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit: Acts 1:12-14

14. Christ sends the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:1-6


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Via Lucis Story Sheet

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Title of the Resurrection Story:

NumberRoman numeral

Where and when is this story happening? Use as many details from

the Gospels or Acts as possible.________________________________

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Who are the people in this story? List them here:

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Draw the scene using as much color and detail as you can.


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Name: _________________________________________ Date:

Now that you have researched one of the 14 Stations of the Resurrection in the Via Lucis, imagine you are one of the characters in this station. What was it like for you

to be there for this Easter story? Using details from the Gospels and your own imagination, retell the story of this station from the point of view of the character you

chose. Attach more paper if you need it.

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CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Setting Many vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place.

Some vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place.

The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but the author didn\'t supply much detail.

The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place.

Characters The main characters are named and clearly described in text. Most readers could describe the characters accurately.

The main characters are named and described. Most readers would have some idea of what the characters looked like.

The main characters are named. The reader knows very little about the characters.

It is hard to tell who the main characters are.

Focus on Assigned Topic

The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic.

Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic.

Some of the story is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic.

No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned topic.

Creativity The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used her/his imagination.

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used her/his imagination.

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use her/his imagination.

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.

Accuracy The story follows the timeline of Jesus's passion and the details provided in gospel accounts.

The story mostly follows the timeline of Jesus's passion and the details provided in gospel accounts. There is only 1 mistake.

The story mostly follows the timeline of Jesus's passion and the details provided in gospel accounts. There are 2-3 mistakes.

The story somewhat follows the timeline of Jesus's passion and the details provided in the gospel accounts. There are 4 or more errors.

Via Lucis Story Rubric


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The Via Lucis (Way of Light)Name: Station:

Art Project- Stained Glass Window

Now that you have researched and written about a specific station of light, create an

artistic representation of this station using colored paper on black construction paper to

look like a stained glass window. Your artwork should include the characters and setting

of the story using shapes and colors.

Use the rubric to make sure your project meets all the requirements. Don’t forget to put

your name, the title of the station and the number of the station on the back of the art.

Categories 4 3 2 1

Color Colors are used effectively to tell the story and create beautiful art. A wide variety of colors is used.

Colors are used effectively to tell the story and create beautiful art. A variety of color is used.

There is some use of color, but more would make the story more beautiful.

There is little/no use of color to tell the story.

Details The details clearly match the Bible story. There are many specific details.

The details match the Bible story but are not specific.

Some of the details match the Bible story but there are 1-2 mistakes.

The details do not match the Bible story. There are more than 2 mistakes.

Effort The project is clearly the student’s best effort.

The project shows good effort from the student.

The project shows some effort from the student.

The project shows little effort from the student.

Use of class time

The student was always on task and never distracted others.

The student was mostly on task and never distracted others.

The student was mostly on task and sometimes distracted others

The student was off task and sometimes distracted others.


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