It’s Holy Week. In this post I’ll share some family ideas for Holy Week. You might like to do something each day or just focus on certain aspects such as Good Friday. Just choose one or two ideas that will work for your family. There are older ideas and links in a previous post I wrote about Holy Week and Easter Family Ideas. However, this post only contains ideas & links I’ve come across since then.
What is Holy Week?
The week just before Easter & the last week of Lent is Holy Week. This is when we
remember the last week of Jesus’ life. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday (also called
Passion Sunday), where we commemorate the triumphant arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem
which is described in all four gospels. Other days in the week include Holy Monday, Holy
Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday. Maundy
Thursday commemorates the Last Supper. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of
Jesus. Easter Sunday then commences the start of the 50 day Easter season.
Palm Sunday Ideas
- What Does This Day Mean? – Handout that explains Palm Sunday
- Make a Peg Leg Donkey
- Hosanna Branch Wavers – made by tracing hands onto green paper
- Attend a Palm Sunday service as a family
Holy Week
- Holy Ground – resources for a household to prepare and enjoy together with activity ideas from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
- Holy Week Activities for Kids – 7 different activities including a Palm Sunday craft & finding ways to serve
- A Do at Home Holy Week Messy Church
- Make a Resurrection Set
- Holy Week Playing Cards – A Journey with Jesus Play Card Set. You can play matching, Old Cross (Old Maid), or Go Fish! Or use the cards to put the Holy Week story in order.
- God’s Big Easter Story: A Holy Week Journey for Families
- Holy Week in the Home – Print a series of cards and use one each day during Holy Week
- Holy Week Devotions – Each day has a reading with questions for younger children, older children, youth, families & singles.
Maundy Thursday
- What Does This Day Mean? – Handout that explains Maundy Thursday
- Easy Unleavened Bread Recipe if you want to have a Passover meal.
- Ideas for a Family Passover Celebration
- Attend a Maundy Thursday service as a family
Good Friday
- What Does This Day Mean? – Handout that explains why we celebrate Good Friday
- Attend Good Friday worship as a family
Holy Saturday
What I’m Planning on Doing for Holy Week
I’ve printed of the Holy Week Devotions which we’ll try and use at dinner time, with whoever is here for dinner. I like the fact that it has questions for different ages & stages.
My plan is to make gluten free hot cross buns for Good Friday. My daughter sent me a photo of some she has made (not gluten free) and they’ve inspired me. I might try a different gluten free recipe this year.
We’ll also be attending worship on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
What are you going to do during Holy Week?
And don’t forget that the season of Easter lasts 50 days and there are many ways you can continue the celebration.
Thank you for this incredible resource! Your Holy Week ideas are both meaningful and practical, offering families a beautiful way to connect with their faith during this sacred time. Truly inspiring and helpful!