May 9, 2021 John 20:19 JESUS AND THOMAS
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31Preschool EditionJESUS AND THOMASAfter Jesus died and rose from the dead, he came tovisit the disciples. They were in a room with the doorslocked. Jesus came into the room and said, “Peace bewith you.” He showed them the nail marks on his handsand they knew that it was the Lord. They were happythat He was alive again.Then He breathed on them and said, “Receive the gift ofthe Holy Spirit.”Thomas, one of the followers, was not with them. Laterthey told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said tothem: “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails,and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and placemy hand in his side, I will not believe.”A week later Jesus came to visit them again and toldThomas to touch His wounds. Thomas did. He said, “MyLord, and my God.”Jesus is alive again, and is with us always.WHAT DO YOU THINK?1. After He died and rose, Jesus came to the disciples.Which disciple was not with the others that day?Icon courtesy of Iconographics (www.theologic.com)2. What did the disciples tell Thomas?3. What happened one week after Jesus’ visit?4. What did Jesus tell Thomas?5. Jesus is with us always. Remember this especially when you receive Holy Communion.Let Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If youwould like information on our present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org.We gratefully acknowledge support from the Order of St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story:mp3 audio, coloring sheet, script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool throughhigh school. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31Coloring SheetIcon courtesy of Iconographics (www.theologic.com)Let Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If you would like information onour present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org. We gratefully acknowledge support from the Orderof St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story: mp3 audio, coloring sheet,script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool through high school.Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31Grades K-2 EditionTHOMAS SEES JESUSOne Sunday evening, Jesus’ disciples were together in a room. They closedthe doors because they were afraid of the Jews.Suddenly, Jesus was there with them. He said, “Peace be to you!” andshowed them the nail holes in His hands and the spear hole in His side.The disciples were so happy to see the Lord Jesus! He told them that He wasgoing to send them out to help others learn about God. Then, He breathedon them and told them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” It was a very special timefor the disciples.One disciple, Thomas, was not in the room when Jesus came. Later, when theothers told Thomas what he had missed, he said, “I will not believe unless Ican see—and even touch—the nail and spear marks for myself!”Eight days later, the disciples were together in the closed room again. Thistime, Thomas was with them. Jesus came to them again and again said,“Peace be to you!” Then He went to Thomas and said, “Look, Thomas! Seethe holes in my hands and side? Here, touch them, and believe!”Icon courtesy of Iconographics (www.theologic.com)Thomas answered, “My Lord and my God!”Jesus said, “You believe because you got to see it for yourself. People whodon’t get to see it for themselves, who believe anyway, are blessed.”Jesus did so many other things that couldn’t all be written down. But theones that were written, were written so that we can believe that Jesus is theSon of God. By believing, we can have life!WHAT DO YOU THINK?1. After He died and rose, Jesus came to the disciples. Which disciple was notwith the others that day?2. What did Thomas say when he heard that the other disciples had seen Jesus?3. What happened eight days later?4. What did Jesus tell Thomas?5. Jesus is with us always. Pray always, and believe that He is the Son of God.Let Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If youwould like information on our present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org.We gratefully acknowledge support from the Order of St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story:mp3 audio, coloring sheet, script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool throughhigh school. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31Grades 3-5 EditionOn the evening of that day, the firstday of the week, the doors beingshut where the disciples were, forfear of the Jews, Jesus came andstood among them and said to them:“Peace be to you.”When he had said this, he showedthem his hands and his side. Thenthe disciples were glad when theysaw the Lord.Jesus said to them again, “Peace bewith you. As the Father has sent me,even so I send you.”And when he had said this, Hebreathed on them, and said to them:“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, theyare retained.”Now Thomas, one of the twelve,called the Twin, was not with themwhen Jesus came. So the other disciples told him: “We have seen theLord.” But he said to them: “Unless Isee in his hands the print of thenails, and place my finger in themark of the nails, and place my handin his side, I will not believe.”Eight days later, his disciples wereagain in the house, and Thomas waswith them. The doors were shut, butJesus came and stood among them,and said: “Peace be to you.” Then hesaid to Thomas, “Put your fingerhere, and see my hands; and put outyour hand, and place it in my side;do not be faithless, but believing.”Thomas answered him, “My Lordand my God!” Jesus said to him:“Thomas, you have believed becauseyou have seen me? Blessed arethose who have not seen and yetbelieve.”Now Jesus did many other signs inthe presence of the disciples, whichare not written in this book; butthese are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Sonof God, and that believing you mayhave life in his name.Icon courtesy of Iconographics (www.theologic.com)1. What does the word peace mean? What does it mean to be at peace?2. What kinds of peace do we pray for during the liturgy?3. Who came and stood in the midst of the disciples in this gospel? How doeshe greet them?4. Who stands in our midst during the liturgy and greets us that way?5. Who does he represent or make present to us?6. When does he greet us that way? What do we do after he says that?7. Who or what brings us peace according to this gospel and what we say inthe liturgy?Let Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If youwould like information on our present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org.We gratefully acknowledge support from the Order of St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story:mp3 audio, coloring sheet, script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool throughhigh school. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31Readers’ Theatrethe nails, and place my finger in themark of the nails, and place myhand in his side, I will not believe.Characters: Narrator, Jesus, Disciples, ThomasNarrator:On the evening of that day, the firstday of the week, the doors beingshut where the disciples were, forfear of the Jews, Jesus came andstood among them and said tothem:Jesus:Peace be to you.Narrator:When he had said this, he showedthem his hands and his side. Thenthe disciples were glad when theysaw the Lord.Narrator:Eight days later, his disciples wereagain in the house, and Thomas waswith them. The doors were shut,but Jesus came and stood amongthem, and said:Jesus:Peace be to you.Narrator:Then he said to Thomas,Jesus:Put your finger here, and see myhands; and put out your hand, andplace it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing.Narrator:Thomas answered him,Thomas:My Lord and my God!Narrator:Jesus said to him:Jesus:Thomas, you have believed becauseyou have seen me? Blessed arethose who have not seen and yetbelieve.Narrator:Now Jesus did many other signs inthe presence of the disciples, whichare not written in this book; butthese are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, theSon of God, and that believing youmay have life in his name.Jesus said to them again,Jesus:Narrator:Peace be with you. As the Fatherhas sent me, even so I send you.And when he had said this, Hebreathed on them, and said tothem:Jesus:Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any,they are retained.Narrator:Now Thomas, one of the twelve,called the Twin, was not with themwhen Jesus came. So the other disciples told him:Disciples:We have seen the Lord.Narrator:But he said to them:Thomas:Unless I see in his hands the print ofLet Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If youwould like information on our present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org.We gratefully acknowledge support from the Order of St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story:mp3 audio, coloring sheet, script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool throughhigh school. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31Middle School EditionTHAT YOU MAY HAVE LIFENow Jesus did many othersigns in the presence ofthe disciples, which arenot written in this book;but these are written thatyou may believe that Jesusis the Christ, the Son ofGod, and that believingyou may have life in hisname.On the evening of thatday, the first day of theweek, the doors beingshut where the discipleswere, for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stoodamong them and said tothem: “Peace be to you.”When he had said this, heshowed them his handsand his side. Then the disciples were glad whenthey saw the Lord.Jesus said to them again,“Peace be with you. As theFather has sent me, evenso I send you.”And when he had said this,He breathed on them, andsaid to them: “Receive theHoly Spirit. If you forgivethe sins of any, they areforgiven; if you retain thesins of any, they are retained.”Now Thomas, one of thetwelve, called the Twin,was not with them whenJesus came. So the otherdisciples told him: “Wehave seen the Lord.” Buthe said to them: “Unless Isee in his hands the printof the nails, and place myfinger in the mark of thenails, and place my handin his side, I will not believe.”Icon courtesy of Iconographics(www.theologic.com)Eight days later, his disciples were again in thehouse, and Thomas waswith them. The doorswere shut, but Jesus cameand stood among them,and said: “Peace be toyou.” Then he said toThomas, “Put your fingerhere, and see my hands;and put out your hand,and place it in my side; donot be faithless, but believing.”Thomas answered him,“My Lord and my God!”Jesus said to him:“Thomas, you have believed because you haveseen me? Blessed arethose who have not seenand yet believe.”WHAT DO YOU THINK?1. How does Thomasreact to the newsthe disciples givehim?2. How might you react to similarly unbelievable news?3. What specificallydoes Thomas needin order to believethis news? How dowe know that?4. How does Jesusrespond to Thomas’stated need?5. What questions ordoubts do you havethat make it difficultfor you to believesometimes?6. What does Thomas’story suggest aboutthose doubts?7. What does this gospel suggest abouthow Jesus will respond to yourdoubts?Let Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If youwould like information on our present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org.We gratefully acknowledge support from the Order of St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story:mp3 audio, coloring sheet, script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool throughhigh school. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 9, 2021Thomas SundayJohn 20:19-31High School EditionTHAT YOU MAY HAVE LIFEWHAT DO YOU THINK?On the evening of that day, the first dayof the week, the doors being shut wherethe disciples were, for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood among them andsaid to them: “Peace be to you.”1. How does Thomasreact to the newsthe disciples givehim?When he had said this, he showed themhis hands and his side. Then the discipleswere glad when they saw the Lord.2. How might you reactto similarly unbelievable news?Jesus said to them again, “Peace be withyou. As the Father has sent me, even so Isend you.”3. What specificallydoes Thomas need inorder to believe thisnews? How do weknow that?And when he had said this, He breathedon them, and said to them: “Receive theHoly Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any,they are forgiven; if you retain the sins ofany, they are retained.”Now Thomas, one of the twelve, calledthe Twin, was not with them when Jesuscame. So the other disciples told him:“We have seen the Lord.” But he said tothem: “Unless I see in his hands the printof the nails, and place my finger in themark of the nails, and place my hand inhis side, I will not believe.”Eight days later, his disciples were againin the house, and Thomas was with them.The doors were shut, but Jesus came andstood among them, and said: “Peace beto you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Putyour finger here, and see my hands; and4. How does Jesus respond to Thomas’stated need?Icon courtesy of Iconographics (www.theologic.com)put out your hand, and place it in my side;do not be faithless, but believing.”Thomas answered him, “My Lord and myGod!” Jesus said to him: “Thomas, youhave believed because you have seenme? Blessed are those who have not seenand yet believe.”Now Jesus did many other signs in thepresence of the disciples, which are notwritten in this book; but these are writtenthat you may believe that Jesus is theChrist, the Son of God, and that believingyou may have life in his name.5. What questions ordoubts do you havethat make it difficultfor you to believesometimes?6. What does Thomas’story suggest aboutthose doubts?7. What does this gospel suggest abouthow Jesus will respond to yourdoubts?Let Us Attend! is published by the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education (www.antiochian.org). If youwould like information on our present programs and future initiatives, contact Mrs. Carole Buleza at aodce@antiochian.org.We gratefully acknowledge support from the Order of St. Ignatius which funds, in part, the work of the Department.Pre-12Visit www.antiochian.org/LetUsAttend for free downloads related to this Gospel story:mp3 audio, coloring sheet, script for readers’ theater, and handouts for preschool throughhigh school. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AODCE.B
May 09, 2021 · Thomas to touch His wounds. Thomas did. He said, “My Lord, and my God.” Jesus is alive again, and is with us always. Icon courtesy of Iconographics (www.theologic.com) JESUS AND THOMAS May 9, 2021 Thomas Sunday John 20:19-31 Preschool Edition WHAT DO YOU THINK? 1. After He died and rose, Jesus came to the disciples.
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