10 Faith-Based Christian Activities for Easter ✝️🐰🌸
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Easter is a beautiful time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and reflect on the hope and joy of His sacrifice. Here are 10 faith-based Christian activities to help kids and families focus on the true meaning of Easter while having fun together!
1. Resurrection Eggs 🥚📖
Resurrection Eggs are a hands-on way to tell the Easter story using 12 plastic eggs, each containing a small symbol representing Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection.
✅ Fill each egg with items like:
- A donkey figurine (Jesus’ triumphal entry)
- A coin (Judas’ betrayal)
- A piece of cloth (Jesus’ burial)
- An empty egg (the empty tomb—Jesus is alive!)
📖 Read the Bible verse that corresponds with each egg and discuss its significance.
2. Easter Story Time & Bible Verses 📖✝️
Gather children and read the Easter story from the Bible. Some key passages:
📖 Matthew 28:5-6 – He is not here; He has risen!
📖 John 3:16 – For God so loved the world…
📖 Luke 24:6-7 – Remember how He told you…
🎨 Let kids illustrate their favorite scene from the story as a craft!
3. Foot Washing Like Jesus 🦶💧
Teach kids about servant-hearted love by recreating Jesus washing the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-17).
✨ Set up a basin of warm water and take turns washing each other’s feet while discussing why Jesus served others.
🙌 Ask reflection questions:
- How can we serve others like Jesus?
- How does it feel to be cared for by someone else?
4. Christian Easter Egg Hunt ✝️🥚
Instead of candy, fill eggs with Bible verses, small crosses, or prayer cards!
✝️ Ideas for Bible Verse Fillers:
- “He is Risen!” (Matthew 28:6)
- “The Lord is my strength and my song.” (Psalm 118:14)
- “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25)
📜 Bonus: Hide a “Golden Egg” containing a special blessing or a small donation for charity.
5. Make a Resurrection Garden 🌿🌸
Create a mini garden scene representing Jesus’ empty tomb!
🌱 What You Need:
- A small pot or tray
- Dirt & grass seeds (to symbolize new life)
- A small clay pot laid on its side (Jesus’ tomb)
- A stone to roll away (representing the empty tomb)
📖 Read Mark 16:1-6 as a family and discuss the significance of the empty tomb.
6. DIY Cross Craft ✝️🎨
Create a beautiful cross as a reminder of Jesus’ love!
🎨 Craft Ideas:
- Popsicle Stick Crosses – Glue & paint them with bright colors.
- Nail & String Cross – Hammer nails into wood in the shape of a cross & wrap colorful string around them.
- Paper Mosaic Cross – Tear construction paper into pieces & glue them onto a cross outline.
📖 While crafting, discuss why the cross is central to Easter.
7. Easter Worship & Praise Dance 🎶🙌
Have a family worship time with Easter-themed Christian songs!
🎵 Song Ideas:
- “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” 🎶
- “My Redeemer Lives” 🎶
- “Because He Lives” 🎶
👶 For younger kids: Let them use ribbons, scarves, or flags to dance along!
🙏 Afterward, take turns praying and thanking God for Jesus’ resurrection.
8. Christian Easter Card Making & Acts of Kindness 💌🌷
Have kids create Easter cards with Bible verses and uplifting messages.
💌 Card Ideas:
- “Rejoice! Jesus is alive!” ✝️
- “Because He Lives, We Have Hope!” 💛
- “He is Risen!” 🎉
👵 Deliver the cards to:
- Elderly neighbors or family members
- Church members who need encouragement
- Nursing homes or hospitals
🛑 Bonus Challenge: Encourage kids to do one act of kindness for someone each day leading up to Easter.
Make This Easter About Jesus! ✝️
Easter is more than bunnies & eggs—it’s a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, love, and victory over sin. These activities will help kids grow in their faith, understanding, and love for Christ while having fun!
🐣 Which activity are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments below! 😊🌿✨
Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum