You don’t need a big plan to teach the Stations of the Cross effectively! Here are some simple and meaningful ways to bring this devotion to life:

1. Pray the Stations Together

Set aside time during Lent or Holy Week to walk through the Stations of the Cross as a class or family. Many parishes offer a prayer service, or you can use a simple booklet to guide your reflection at home or in the classroom. The most important thing is to do it and help kids to see the Stations as an important part of our faith.

2. Stations of the Cross Symbols Sort Activity

Get students thinking by asking them to match items to the Stations of the Cross. I like to give the students a pile of creative symbols and items and encourage them to get creative while matching them to the stations. Then, have students explain why they chose each item. I include some obvious symbols, like a small cross, as well as more abstract symbols, such as shells, rocks, string, etc. The more abstract symbols help students think creatively instead of simply matching items. Check out this post for more info.

3. Scripture & Stations of the Cross Activities & Games

Help students get familiar with the stations by sorting them in order or playing games to remember the order of the stations. These sorting cards can help with that, and this post talks about my favorite sequencing games!

Write out Bible verses that correspond to each Station and challenge students to match them correctly. This reinforces biblical connections and deepens understanding of the Passion. This is included as a part of the Stations of the Cross Presentation where students reflect on the scriptural basis of the stations and write their own prayers. This makes the Stations of the Cross SO personal as students make their own connections (and can lead their own prayers!).

4. Act Out the Stations

Assign roles for each Station, letting students act out key moments of Jesus’ journey. This kinesthetic approach helps bring the story to life in an interactive and memorable way. I do have a PowerPoint with suggested motions–it’s made for young students, but older kids would love the chance to reflect on their own motions.

✝️ 7. Stations of the Trivia Cards

• Interactive trivia game for engaging Stations of the Cross learning
• Two play options: traditional trivia or walk-around-the-room activity
• Covers 14 Stations plus historical insights on saints and traditions

✝️8. Stations of the Cross Reading Comprehension Packet

• Three reading levels for differentiated learning (upper elementary, middle school, high school)
• 10 multiple-choice & 10 discussion questions for deeper understanding
• Mini-poster activity to help students summarize key ideas

✝️9. Stations of the Cross Student Presentation Project

• Step-by-step outline with Bible verses for each Station
• Prewriting worksheet to help students reflect on the Stations
• Example slides and rubric for clear expectations

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These worksheets are designed to match each week’s Mass readings, making them perfect for engaging young hearts and minds during the liturgy.

• ✝️ Weekly Gospel Connection:
  • Each bulletin includes a coloring page that reflects the week’s Gospel reading.
• ✨ Saint of the Week:
  • Each week highlights a Catholic Saint, inspiring kids with the stories of holy men and women.
• ✍️ Weekly Activities:
  • Kids can dive into fun activities, which are different every week. The bulletins may include Psalm tracing, mazes, color-by-number, puzzles, and word searches.
• ✔️Mass Liturgy Outline:
  • The top of each bulletin features an outline of the Mass, helping kids learn the order and structure of the liturgy as they follow along.