We offer these stations as a resource for use by parishes during the season of lent or on good friday. Stations of the cross in both traditional and scriptural versions. Johns parish church on the creighton university campus. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured. So i thought a pocket sized book of the prayers for stations of the cross would be pretty handy. The stations of the cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of jesus christ to calvary. The stations of the resurrection great focus for the. The photos of the stations of the cross are courtesy of st. Stations of the cross activities, worksheets, and coloring.
Catholic for life, catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. The stations of the cross is a wonderful devotion for you to practice with your class during lent. Stations of the cross mini book or notebooking page. Because by th y holy cross, th ou hast redeemed the world. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. The stations of the cross walk alongside christ on the journey of his passion and remember our brothers and sisters both around the world and in our own cities who experience suffering and poverty each day. Stations of the cross in new york city, february 14april 1, 2018. The stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesus life. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. When they tired of their sport, they put his clothes on him again, and led him away to be crucified. Stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet. The stations of the cross for our times have been devised by the faith development services team at the request of the vicars forane of the diocese.
Then the roman soldiers took him, beat him, and spit on him. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families. To print as a booklet please select booklet from the print options on your computer. The stations of the cross or the way of the cross, also known as the way of sorrows or the via crucis, refers to a series of images depicting jesus christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. If possible, devote some of your class time to the preparation for or participation in the stations of the cross.
Absolutely love this detailed traditional set of the stations of the cross that works perfectly as a coloring book. The pages will print four images to a page so that the finished product is roughly 4. You can go through with prayers for each station just like the stations of the cross. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. Jan 29, 2018 stations of the cross for kids reflection booklet. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. The 14 stations of the cross also known as the way of the cross, via crucis, via dolorosa, way of sorrows has been a christian devotional practice going back to the time of st. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. Stations of the cross is an awesome prayerful activity to do as a family. Stations of the cross printable coloring book free. Its a great idea to go over the stations of the cross with children during lent. The stations of the resurrection great focus for the easter.
The sorrowful mysteries beadbybead picture prayer book last hours of jesus bilingual stations of the cross prayer booklet the sorrowful mysteries and the passion of jesus. This includes all of the same items as the paper bag album, but each station is its own full standard sheet of paper with the reflections and then room to write or draw at the bottom. Reflection booklet this version of the project adds in reflections for children on each of the stations of the cross. Alphonsus liguori let each one, kneeling before the high altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining. Stations of the cross the stations of the cross is a lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia by timeline media. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. Here are some printable stations of the cross resources for kids. Use these stations of the cross activities and printables to help teach about christs passion and death or prepare your students. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and. We adore you, o christ, and we bless you, because by your. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. Heres a pdf you can print to go through the stations.
The devotion arose first in jerusalem among the christians who dwelt there out of veneration for those sacred spots which were sanctified by the suffering of our divine redeemer. After success with the public art pilgrimage model they used in london in lent 2016 and then later in washington, dc, aaron rosen and a team of other theologians and art writers decided to organize a contemplative journey across manhattan. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. Mar 02, 2014 the stations of the cross booklet should already be 14 sized. It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. In order to make this work and be easy for adults and kids alike, there is a cover and then one fullsized page for each station of the cross. For additional coloring and word activities related to the catholic faith, visit. The stations of the cross is a lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon.
When they came to golgotha, the place called the skull, they crucified jesus and the robbers, one on his right and the other on his left. Perfect for lent, learning about the stations of the cross or way of the cross, or any time of year, this post contains a set of stations of the cross word search printables for kids as well as other stations of the cross resources for kids. The stations of the cross booklet should already be 14 sized. The way of the cross coloring pages perfect for children and adults, these coloring pages depict the scriptural way of the cross as introduced by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. Station jesus carries his cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. It involves meditating at way stations on the way to the cross, recalling jesus journey along the via dolorosa in jerusalem on good friday. May 09, 2011 you can go through with prayers for each station just like the stations of the cross. Stations of the cross st stephen lutheran church in. The illustrations are from the recently restored stations of the cross at the church of the immaculate conception, farm street, london, by kind permission of the parish priest, fr andrew cameronmowat sj. Each station begins with a portion of the stabat mater, the 12th century hymn of the crucifixion at the cross her station keeping attributed to the. In the medieval period, when pilgrimage to jerusalem was popular, people there began to walk the traditional path jesus took from his arrest to his passion and death. Stations of the cross printable coloring book free by kristen rabideau updated on march 8, 2018 march 9, 2018 4 comments on stations of the cross printable coloring book free ive gotten so many requests for this, im sorry its taken a long time to get up on the blog a stations of the cross printable coloring book. From the holy city this devout exercise was introduced into europe.
Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. Also, i highly recommend printing this set of stations of the resurrection with art for meditation from family at feast and feria. Each station begins with a portion of the stabat mater, the 12th century hymn of the crucifixion at the cross her station keeping attributed to the fransiscan poet jacopone da todi. He went out to what is called the place of the skull, which in hebrew is called golgatha. It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, and the sun was darkened, and the curtain of the temple was torn in the middle. The stations of the cross are an ancient form of christian devotion. The traditional 14 stations of the cross or way of the cross. Also provides other printable pages on the rosary and the creed stay safe and healthy. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of. Traditional and modern meditations the way of the cross leads us to contemplate the passion of our lord and savior jesus christ, to consider his great love for us, his humility, and the glory of the perfect offering he made in the work of our redemption. The stations of the cross from ancient times, christians have made pilgrimages to holy places.
Because not everyone could travel to jerusalem, the church began to offer. Home stations of the cross mini book or notebooking page. Printable stations of the cross for children catholic icing. It includes beautiful black and white line art depicting the events of the passion. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Stations of the cross king of peace episcopal church. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images to.
This site is offered by creighton university s collaborative ministry office. Perfect for lent, learning about the stations of the cross or way of the cross, or any time of year, this post contains a set of stations of the cross word search printables for kids as well as other stations of the cross. Many parishes join as a group and pray the stations of the cross on the fridays of lent to call to mind the passion of christ, that is, the journey jesus took from his condemnation to his death. Nov 20, 20 stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet from st. If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. In this collection, you will receive 2 pages in one pdf file. Station jesus is nailed to the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Many people do stations more routinely during lent, and often on fridays. When we find ourselves traveling on good friday to be with family on easter i always print a stations of the cross booklet to take with us so we can pray them on the drive. Stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. Mar 14, 2011 its a great idea to go over the stations of the cross with children during lent. Catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Stations of the cross for protestants and catholics the.
Stations of the cross printable coloring bookcoloring. Amen then jesus told his disciples, if any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take of their cross and follow me. The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. Feel free to share this activity with your family or students, but please consider a donation to support our mission of celebrating our catholic faith. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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