Holy Week: A Comprehensive Compilation for Kids
In this Juice Box compilation episode, kids and parents walk through the whole story of Holy Week, from palms to the empty tomb, with simple explanations that help the season feel clear, meaningful, and doable for families.
What Is Holy Week in the Catholic Church for Kids?
Holy Week is the most important week of the year for Christians. It’s when we remember what happened to Jesus at the end of His life on earth, His love, His suffering, His death, and His Resurrection.
It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem, and people wave palms, cheer for Him, and shout “Hosanna!”. On Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we stay close to Jesus as He teaches, prays, and prepares His friends, while the tension grows and some people begin to turn against Him.
Then we enter the Triduum (three holy days): Holy Thursday remembers the Last Supper, the Eucharist, and Jesus washing feet, showing the kind of love that serves. On Good Friday, we remember the Cross and Jesus giving His life for us. Holy Saturday is quiet waiting,
Holy Week ends with Easter, which is the celebration that Jesus is alive. We don’t just remember a sad story. We celebrate the biggest victory ever: Jesus defeats sin and death.
For kids, Holy Week teaches brave love and that Easter hope is real. Jesus chooses goodness even when it’s hard, and that means kids can choose courage, prayer, and kindness too.
Key Takeaways
- Holy Week is the Church’s biggest week because it tells the true story of Jesus’ love, from Palm Sunday through Easter.
- Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with palms and “Hosanna,” celebrating Jesus as King even though hard days are coming.
- The Triduum is the holiest part of Holy Week: Holy Thursday (Last Supper + washing feet), Good Friday (the Cross), and Holy Saturday (quiet waiting).
- Tenebrae uses candles, Scripture, and silence to help kids feel the story. Darkness grows, but the Light of Christ is never destroyed.
- The Cross and Stations of the Cross help kids understand: Jesus suffered because He loves us, and we can walk with Him through hard moments.
- The moral is the heart of Holy Week: love doesn’t end when thing get hard. Jesus stays faithful all the way through, and Easter proves that love wins.
The 8 Days of Holy Week (Kid-Friendly Guide)
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. Jesus rides into Jerusalem, and people cheer like it’s a parade, waving palms and shouting “Hosanna!” Kids can remember: Jesus is our King… but He’s a humble King.
Holy Monday
Holy Monday is a “stay close to Jesus” day. This is a great day for families to slow down and pray a short prayer together, because Holy Week isn’t a rush. It’s a walk with Jesus.
Holy Tuesday
Holy Tuesday is a day to practice listening. Jesus teaches and prepares His friends for what’s coming. For kids, this can be a simple “use your ears and your heart” day. Read one short Gospel line and ask, “What is Jesus teaching me?”
Spy Wednesday
Spy Wednesday remembers the sadness of betrayal during the Holy Week, when someone close to Jesus chooses the wrong path. This is a gentle day to talk about choices: peer pressure, joining the crowd, or doing something you know isn’t right.
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday begins the Triduum. Jesus shares the Last Supper and gives us the Eucharist, and He washes His friends’ feet to show what love looks like: serving, not showing off.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the day we remember Jesus dying on the Cross. It’s sad, but it’s also full of love. The Cross and the Stations of the Cross help kids understand: Jesus didn’t quit. He carried what was heavy because He loves us.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the quiet waiting day. It can feel dark, like Tenebrae, where candles go out one by one. But the key lesson is this: the Light of Christ is still real, even if it feels hidden.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the biggest celebration: Jesus is alive! The tomb is empty, the angels announce good news, and everything changes. This is the day kids should feel in their bones: love wins.
Episode Summary
Holy Week can feel like a lot, so this compilation episode pulls the whole season together in one kid-friendly walk-through. It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem, and people wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna.” It feels like a celebration, but the episode gently explains that Jesus is heading toward the Cross, and He chooses to keep loving anyway.
Next, the video helps families understand the Triduum, the three holiest days of the year. On Holy Thursday, kids learn about the Last Supper and Jesus washing feet, which shows that real greatness looks like serving. Then Good Friday brings the Cross, the Stations, and the truth that Jesus gave His life out of love, even though it was very sad.
The compilation also includes quiet, reflective prayer moments, like preparing our hearts through prayer (even using simple, calming reflection) and the powerful candle prayer of Tenebrae, where the room grows darker as the story unfolds. But the “last candle” reminds kids that Jesus’ light is never truly gone.
Finally, everything points to where Holy Week always points: Easter. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. And that changes what kids can believe about their own lives, too, because with Jesus, hard days aren’t the end of the story.
Episode Highlights
Transcript
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] (light music)
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] (palm rattles)
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:05] Hosanna!
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] Hi, friends. Today, we are celebrating.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:10] Why are we celebrating?
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:11] (water splashes)
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] Guys, it is Palm Sunday.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:14] Do you know what that means?
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] It's a Sunday with palms!
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] That is very true.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:19] But it's even more than that.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:20] (water splashes)
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:23] Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week,
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:26] which is one of the most important weeks of the year.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:29] Father Tim can tell us why this is such an important Sunday
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:33] and why we celebrate with these weird branches.
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:34] "Juice Box."
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:35] (object splats)
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:36] (child giggles)
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:37] What's Palm Sunday?
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:41] Palm Sunday is such a special, special Sunday
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:43] where we get to celebrate Jesus
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:46] coming back to Jerusalem as a King,
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:48] and all of the people of Jerusalem
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] have been waiting for the King to come.
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:53] So they lay down Palm branches,
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:56] that Jesus riding on the donkey can walk over.
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:57] Hee-haw!
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:59] So another cool thing about Palm Sunday
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:02] is that it is the beginning of Holy Week.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:04] What is Holy Week?
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] Holy Week is so special because this is the week
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:10] that we celebrate Jesus' love for us.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:14] We celebrate His life, His death, and His resurrection.
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:15] And so when it comes to Holy Week,
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:18] we save the best for last,
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:21] where the last day of Holy Week we celebrate Easter.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:23] I love Easter baskets.
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:25] Oh, my favorite Easter candy? Reese's eggs.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:27] There's nothing better.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:28] And I think that was Jesus' favorite, too.
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:31] I like eating chocolate bunnies.
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:33] (water splashes)
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:34] But why do we get palm branches?
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] So we get palm branches on Sunday
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:39] because that is what happened in the gospel.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The people were so excited that the King was coming back,
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:45] that they threw palm branches at his feet.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:48] Is that Jesus? Is He coming?
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] We don't really throw branches anymore.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] That may hurt.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:53] But what we do is we hold the palm branches
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:58] to show a sign of respect for Jesus Christ, our King.
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:01] Isn't Jesus a King?
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] Why does He ride a donkey?
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:06] There's a really cool word called a prophecy.
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:09] A prophecy is when someone says something
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:11] that will happen in the future.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:13] Almost like predicting the future.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] The prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament,
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:17] he has a prophecy about Jesus:
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:21] that the King will come riding on a donkey.
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:23] And he predicts this hundreds of years
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:26] before Jesus even set foot on earth.
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:28] Isn't that amazing?
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:28] (children cheering)
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:30] Jesus riding the donkey?
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:34] It makes the Book of Isaiah so real.
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:35] That's awesome sauce.
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:37] What does hosanna mean?
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] Mm.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:40] Hosanna is such a cool word.
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:42] It is an old Hebrew word,
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:44] and I could say over and over and over.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:46] Hosanna, hosanna.
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:46] Hosanna.
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:47] I love saying that word.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:51] And what that word means is giving praise to God,
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:53] and also asking Him to save us.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:56] So when we say this at mass, "Hosanna in the highest,"
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:59] we are saying, "Jesus, we give You all praise.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:02] We love You so much. Please save us."
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:03] (water splashes)
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] What do we do with the palms?
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] So did you know that the ashes
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:09] that we get on Ash Wednesday
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:14] that is traced on our forehead come from burnt palms?
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:16] All the palms that we use on Palm Sunday,
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:20] they're used for all the ashes on Ash Wednesday.
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:21] But for the rest of the year,
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] you can take the palms home
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:27] and place them behind one of your crucifixes,
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] you can put it in your room, under your Bible,
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:31] or under your rosary.
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:33] You can even do a little arts and crafts
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] and make a cross out of the palms.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] You can do so many things
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] that remind you that Jesus is the King of our hearts.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:43] Okay, Juice Boxers.
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:45] I love Palms Sunday, and I hope you do too,
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:49] and I hope you all have an amazing, amazing Palm Sunday.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:52] Just remember, Jesus, He's our King,
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:54] and He is the best King that we can possibly have.
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:58] And so wave those palms high at mass for Sunday
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] and remind yourself you have the best King ever.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:02] Yee!
[00:04:02 --> 00:04:04] (speaker speaks indistinctly)
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:05] (palm rattling)
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:07] Juice Boxers, I hope you have an amazing Holy Week
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] and amazing Palm Sunday.
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:10] I am praying for you so much.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:12] Can't wait to see you next time. Bye, bye.
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:15] Clippity-clop, clippity-clop.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:16] Jesus was so mad.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] Cock-a-doodle-doo!
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:21] So many important things happen during Holy Week.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:22] Blech!
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:23] I asked some of my friends
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:24] to help me tell the story.
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:26] That's amazing.
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:27] Let's go.
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:28] "Juice Box."
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:29] (object splats)
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:30] (child giggles)
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:32] Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday.
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:35] That's the day we get palms at church.
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:38] Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:41] He was a really big deal.
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:43] Jesus told two of His apostles
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:45] to go to the next village
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] and get a donkey that no one had ridden on.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:50] "Excuse me. You're stealing my donkey."
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:52] They told the owner,
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:54] "The master has need of it."
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:56] Oh, okay, I guess.
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:01] Then Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:05] Clipitty-clop, clippity-clop, clippity-clop.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:06] Hee-haw!
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:09] They were throwing lots of palms.
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:11] It was like a red carpet, but it was green.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:12] It was palms.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:16] They were all saying, "Hosanna, hosanna!"
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:17] "Where's Jesus?
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:18] "He's over here."
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:21] Everyone was like, "Who is this guy?"
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:24] The chief priest didn't believe that Jesus was God.
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:26] "Why is He so important?
[00:05:26 --> 00:05:27] We're more important than Him."
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:31] Then Jesus went to the temple
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] and saw people selling stuff.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] They were selling toys, and animals-
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:40] Chickens, doves.
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:43] Horses, rhinos, cows.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] Jesus was so mad.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:48] A hundred and thousand mad.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:50] He flipped a bunch of tables.
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:51] He made a big mess.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:52] (objects clattering)
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:54] (object shattering)
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:55] (child imitating object shattering)
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:57] "Get outta here!"
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:59] "This is my Father's house.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] What are you doing? You can't sell stuff here.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:03] Get outta here!"
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:06] Jesus stayed in Jerusalem
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:08] and taught the people there.
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] He taught them all types of lessons.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:12] Jesus is a great teacher.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:15] Now it's spy Wednesday.
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:16] (tinkling music)
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:18] Wednesday took a twist.
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:20] Dun, dun, duuun!
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:22] 'Cause there's a spy, a bad one.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Judas.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:25] (tinkling music)
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:27] Judas went to the priests,
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:30] and he told them where Jesus was.
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:32] And they paid him silver.
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:33] That was a really bad thing.
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:35] Best friends hurt you.
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:38] Now the next day, it's The Last Supper.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:39] They were eating dinner.
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] Bread, wine.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] Chicken, hamburgers.
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:44] Donuts.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:45] They were having dinner,
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:47] and Jesus said something crazy.
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:50] What?
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] Jesus told the apostles that one would betray Him.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] All the apostles were really worried.
[00:06:57 --> 00:06:58] "Who is it?
[00:06:58 --> 00:06:59] Is it me? Is it you?"
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:03] But Jesus and Judas knew who it was.
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:06] After they had dinner, Jesus took the bread.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:08] "Take this all of you and eat it,
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:12] for this is my body, which will be given up for you."
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:14] And then He took the chalice.
[00:07:14 --> 00:07:16] "This is my blood."
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:18] The disciples were pretty confused.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:22] Then Jesus and Peter were talking.
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:26] Jesus told Peter that he would betray Him.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:28] And Peter said, "No way, Jesus.
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:30] You're my best friend."
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:31] But he did do it.
[00:07:31 --> 00:07:33] Jesus went to pray in the garden.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:35] He prayed and prayed and prayed.
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:37] Jesus was sweating blood.
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:40] That means Jesus was praying really hard.
[00:07:40 --> 00:07:43] God, I know it's going to be terrible.
[00:07:43 --> 00:07:45] Do I have to do it?
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:47] But if I have to, then I have to.
[00:07:47 --> 00:07:50] The apostles were super sleepy.
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:53] (child snoring)
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:55] (child snoring)
[00:07:57 --> 00:07:59] (child wheezing)
[00:07:59 --> 00:08:00] Jesus woke them up.
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] "Can't you stay awake for one hour?"
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:04] Then things took a turn.
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:07] (child gasps)
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:08] Then the guards came.
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] They arrested Jesus.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:12] "Come on, Jesus, you're arrested."
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:16] They tied Jesus up.
[00:08:16 --> 00:08:18] "You're going to jail."
[00:08:18 --> 00:08:20] Jesus didn't even do anything wrong.
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:22] Peter was so upset.
[00:08:22 --> 00:08:24] He took his sword and-
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:24] (child grunting)
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:28] He was so mad he cut a man's ear off.
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:28] "Oh, my ear!"
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:31] Jesus said, "Peter, calm down."
[00:08:31 --> 00:08:33] But Jesus put the ear back on. Heal.
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:37] "That's super nice, even for our enemy."
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:39] They do it the easy way.
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:41] They're really mean to Jesus.
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:45] They took Jesus to the big dog priests,
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:48] and they were asking him all types of questions.
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:51] While they were doing that, Peter was standing outside.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:54] "Aren't you one of Jesus' apostles?"
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:55] Peter wasn't that brave.
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:57] "I don't know that guy."
[00:08:57 --> 00:08:59] Peter was lying.
[00:08:59 --> 00:09:03] Cock-a-doodle-do! (rooster crows)
[00:09:03 --> 00:09:04] That was only Thursday.
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] Friday was the worst.
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:08] Jesus went to Pilate.
[00:09:08 --> 00:09:10] Pilate wasn't like an airplane pilot.
[00:09:10 --> 00:09:13] Pilate was a very powerful guy.
[00:09:13 --> 00:09:14] He could order people around.
[00:09:14 --> 00:09:16] "Make me a sandwich."
[00:09:16 --> 00:09:17] "Clean my bathroom."
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:19] Pilate wasn't being nice.
[00:09:19 --> 00:09:21] Pilate turned to the people and said,
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:26] "Do you want this bad guy Barabbas or this good guy Jesus?"
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:28] They chose Barabbas.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:29] "Ha, ha, ha."
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:32] I don't think Pilate was expecting that.
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:36] Pilate cared too much about what other people thought.
[00:09:36 --> 00:09:40] To make them feel better, he had Jesus scourged.
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:43] Jesus got hit a lot.
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:45] (child spewing)
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:46] Ow, ow, ow.
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:48] But that wasn't enough for the people.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:50] The crowd started shouting-
[00:09:50 --> 00:09:53] "Crucify Him, crucify Him!"
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:55] Soldiers took Jesus away.
[00:09:55 --> 00:09:58] They dressed Him up like a king and made fun of Him.
[00:09:58 --> 00:10:00] They put a crown of thorns on Him.
[00:10:00 --> 00:10:03] They put a big heavy cross on Him.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:04] "Oh, it's so heavy."
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:06] It was a million pounds.
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:11] Jesus was so tired, and He fell three times.
[00:10:11 --> 00:10:13] A man named Simon came to help Him.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:15] "Do I have to help Him?"
[00:10:15 --> 00:10:17] "Okay, I'll help Him."
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:22] They took Him to the place called the Skull.
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:27] And they nailed Him to the cross, on His hands and feet.
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:28] Boo, boo, boo.
[00:10:28 --> 00:10:29] Pap, pap, pa.
[00:10:29 --> 00:10:33] Jesus was there on the cross thinking about us.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:36] John was the only friend there, a friend.
[00:10:36 --> 00:10:38] Then He saw His mom.
[00:10:38 --> 00:10:39] His mom's name is Mary.
[00:10:39 --> 00:10:41] "She's your mom now. "
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:43] John took care of Mary.
[00:10:44 --> 00:10:45] "I'm thirsty."
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] They gave Him this icky stuff to drink.
[00:10:48 --> 00:10:49] Blech!
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:52] Jesus said, "It is finished," and then Jesus died.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] (somber music)
[00:10:56 --> 00:10:57] People got sad.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] (child wailing)
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:01] They took Jesus down from the cross,
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:04] and they put Him in a tomb-
[00:11:04 --> 00:11:06] And rolled over a rock.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:08] The rock was so heavy.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] This is the story of a star!
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] His friends went to go find Him.
[00:11:14 --> 00:11:15] "You won't believe
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] what I just heard from Mary Magdalene.
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:18] Let's race to the tomb."
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:21] But He wasn't there.
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:23] They saw an angel.
[00:11:24 --> 00:11:25] ♪ Ahh ♪
[00:11:25 --> 00:11:27] Jesus came back to life.
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] He was alive!
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:30] Jesus loves me.
[00:11:30 --> 00:11:31] He died for you.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:32] That's amazing!
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] Wow, I think we did a pretty good job
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:37] of remembering Holy Week.
[00:11:37 --> 00:11:39] Thanks so much for watching, Juice Boxers.
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[00:11:44 --> 00:11:46] See you next time.
[00:11:46 --> 00:11:48] Would you wash your friend's feet?
[00:11:48 --> 00:11:50] Well, Jesus did on Holy Thursday.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:53] Holy Thursday is the first day of the Triduum,
[00:11:53 --> 00:11:57] which is three days of prayer and preparation.
[00:11:57 --> 00:11:59] During Holy Week, we observe this Triduum,
[00:11:59 --> 00:12:01] which starts on Holy Thursday.
[00:12:01 --> 00:12:05] It goes through Good Friday and ends on Holy Saturday.
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:07] Those days are preparing
[00:12:07 --> 00:12:10] for the most important day, Easter Sunday.
[00:12:10 --> 00:12:13] Well, let's talk about Holy Thursday and The Last Supper,
[00:12:13 --> 00:12:15] which starts this important week.
[00:12:15 --> 00:12:17] "Juice Box."
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[00:12:18 --> 00:12:21] Jesus have 12 friends.
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[00:12:24 --> 00:12:26] They were so close to Jesus,
[00:12:26 --> 00:12:29] and they followed Him everywhere.
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:34] One day they shared a special meal.
[00:12:35 --> 00:12:39] That meal was called The Last Supper.
[00:12:39 --> 00:12:42] Before they had dinner,
[00:12:42 --> 00:12:45] Jesus washed all of his friends' feet.
[00:12:45 --> 00:12:48] "Jesus, why are You washing our feet?
[00:12:48 --> 00:12:50] We should wash Your feet."
[00:12:50 --> 00:12:52] "I'm doing this to show you
[00:12:52 --> 00:12:54] how to love and care for others."
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:58] After Jesus washed their feet,
[00:12:58 --> 00:13:01] He took some bread and blessed it:
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:06] "Take and eat, this is my body."
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[00:13:09 --> 00:13:14] Then He took the cup of wine and He blessed it:
[00:13:14 --> 00:13:18] "This is my blood poured out for you."
[00:13:19 --> 00:13:22] Do those words that Jesus said sound familiar?
[00:13:22 --> 00:13:26] During The Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
[00:13:26 --> 00:13:28] The Eucharist is a sacrament
[00:13:28 --> 00:13:31] where bread and wine are transformed into the body
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:32] and blood of Jesus Christ.
[00:13:33 --> 00:13:36] We celebrate the Eucharist at every mass,
[00:13:36 --> 00:13:38] where the priest will say the same words that Jesus did
[00:13:38 --> 00:13:40] during The Last Supper.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:46] After dinner, Jesus and His disciples went to the garden.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] And in the garden, Jesus prayed.
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[00:13:57 --> 00:13:59] His friend, Judas, betrayed Him.
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[00:14:01 --> 00:14:03] Jesus was arrested.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] (sword clangs)
[00:14:07 --> 00:14:09] Jesus knew that had to happen.
[00:14:09 --> 00:14:11] Jesus didn't even fight them.
[00:14:11 --> 00:14:13] I would fight them.
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[00:14:14 --> 00:14:16] So on Holy Thursday, we remember The Last Supper
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:19] and how Jesus gave us the gift of the Eucharist
[00:14:19 --> 00:14:21] and began His journey to Easter.
[00:14:21 --> 00:14:23] Thanks for playing with me today, friends.
[00:14:23 --> 00:14:25] See you next time.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:27] Today, let's prepare our hearts for Easter
[00:14:27 --> 00:14:30] with something quiet and reflective.
[00:14:30 --> 00:14:33] As we shape and soothe the sand,
[00:14:33 --> 00:14:35] we'll meditate on the Psalms.
[00:14:35 --> 00:14:38] These ancient prayers lead us closer to Jesus
[00:14:38 --> 00:14:41] as we reflect on His sacrifice and resurrection.
[00:14:41 --> 00:14:43] "Juice Box."
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[00:14:45 --> 00:14:50] Let's start with Psalm 51, a psalm of repentance.
[00:14:50 --> 00:14:52] As we prepare for Easter,
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] this prayer helps us open our hearts to God.
[00:14:56 --> 00:15:01] "Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love;
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:05] according to Your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
[00:15:05 --> 00:15:08] Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:11] and cleanse me from my sin!
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Create in me a clean heart, O God,
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] and renew a right spirit within me.
[00:15:17 --> 00:15:20] Cast me not away with Your presence,
[00:15:20 --> 00:15:22] and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:26] Restore me the joy of Your salvation,
[00:15:26 --> 00:15:28] and uphold me with a willing spirit."
[00:15:30 --> 00:15:32] Watch as the sand takes shape,
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:35] a reminder that God can mold our hearts
[00:15:35 --> 00:15:37] when we ask Him for forgiveness.
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[00:15:44 --> 00:15:47] During Lent, Psalm 130 reminds us
[00:15:47 --> 00:15:49] to cry out to God for His mercy.
[00:15:51 --> 00:15:54] "Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord!
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:57] O Lord, hear my voice!
[00:15:57 --> 00:15:59] Let Your ears be attentive
[00:15:59 --> 00:16:02] to the voice of my pleas for mercy.
[00:16:03 --> 00:16:06] If You, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
[00:16:06 --> 00:16:08] O Lord, who could stand?
[00:16:08 --> 00:16:12] But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared.
[00:16:12 --> 00:16:16] I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
[00:16:16 --> 00:16:18] and in His Word I hope.
[00:16:18 --> 00:16:20] My soul waits for the Lord
[00:16:20 --> 00:16:23] more than watchmen for the morning."
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[00:16:28 --> 00:16:31] As we wait for Easter, this Psalm reminds us
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:36] that God's mercy is always greater than our sins.
[00:16:36 --> 00:16:38] The Psalms also prophesy
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:41] on the death and resurrection of Jesus.
[00:16:41 --> 00:16:44] Psalm 22 gives us a vivid picture
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] of His suffering on the cross.
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[00:16:50 --> 00:16:54] "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?
[00:16:54 --> 00:16:57] Why are You so far from saving me?
[00:16:57 --> 00:17:00] From the words of my groaning?
[00:17:00 --> 00:17:02] I am poured out like water,
[00:17:02 --> 00:17:05] and all my bones are out of joint.
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:09] My heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast.
[00:17:09 --> 00:17:12] They divide my garments among them,
[00:17:12 --> 00:17:15] and for my clothing they cast lots."
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:19] Even in His suffering, Jesus trusted in His Father.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:23] Let's reflect on His sacrifices
[00:17:23 --> 00:17:26] as we watch the sand move and flow,
[00:17:26 --> 00:17:28] just as God's plan unfolded.
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[00:17:52 --> 00:17:56] Psalm 16 gives us a glimpse of the resurrection.
[00:17:56 --> 00:18:01] It says, "For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] or let Your holy one see corruption.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:08] You make known to me the path of life.
[00:18:08 --> 00:18:11] In Your presence, there is fullness of joy.
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:15] At Your right hand, there are pleasures forevermore."
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[00:18:19 --> 00:18:23] This Psalm reminds us that Jesus rose from the dead,
[00:18:23 --> 00:18:26] conquering sin and death forever.
[00:18:27 --> 00:18:30] Just like these circles have no end,
[00:18:30 --> 00:18:32] Easter reminds us of eternal life with God.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:38] (gentle music continues)
[00:18:38 --> 00:18:42] As we journey through Lent, let's reflect on God's mercy,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:46] Jesus' sacrifice, and the joy of His resurrection.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:49] (gentle music continues)
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:54] Thank you for joining us
[00:18:54 --> 00:18:57] in this quiet moment of prayer and reflection.
[00:18:58 --> 00:19:00] We'll see you next time on "Juice Box."
[00:19:00 --> 00:19:05] Until then, may God bless you and keep you in His peace.
[00:19:05 --> 00:19:06] Hi, friends.
[00:19:06 --> 00:19:07] Today, I'll be guiding you
[00:19:07 --> 00:19:09] through the Stations of the Cross.
[00:19:09 --> 00:19:13] Those are special reflections that help us pray and remember
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:16] what Jesus did on His way to the cross on Good Friday.
[00:19:16 --> 00:19:20] It was a sad day, but also the day that Jesus showed us
[00:19:20 --> 00:19:22] how much He loves us.
[00:19:22 --> 00:19:24] I went to go visit these life-sized statues
[00:19:24 --> 00:19:26] that show the Stations of the Cross,
[00:19:26 --> 00:19:28] and I also built them out of Legos.
[00:19:28 --> 00:19:31] Building things helps me understand them better.
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] Let's pray the Stations together.
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:34] "Juice Box."
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[00:19:37 --> 00:19:41] The first station, Jesus is condemned to death.
[00:19:42 --> 00:19:44] Jesus faces Pontius Pilate alone
[00:19:44 --> 00:19:47] without any of His friends or disciples.
[00:19:47 --> 00:19:51] He is accused of many crimes He didn't commit,
[00:19:51 --> 00:19:52] but Jesus stays calm.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] He doesn't argue or yell.
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:56] Jesus was scared,
[00:19:56 --> 00:19:59] but He knew that He had to die for our sins.
[00:19:59 --> 00:20:02] Jesus, we often get scared of things
[00:20:02 --> 00:20:04] that we know will be hard;
[00:20:04 --> 00:20:06] help us to have courage like You did
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:09] and to remember You are always with us.
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[00:20:13 --> 00:20:17] The second station, Jesus takes up His cross.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] The cross was big and heavy.
[00:20:20 --> 00:20:22] It was hard for Jesus to carry it.
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] He was very tired and weak.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] But He still picked up His cross
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:31] and carried it to where He will die, because He loves us.
[00:20:31 --> 00:20:36] Jesus, we sometimes have hard times too and struggle,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:38] those are like our crosses;
[00:20:38 --> 00:20:41] help us carry our crosses like You carried Yours.
[00:20:41 --> 00:20:43] There's nothing we can't handle together.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] The third station, Jesus falls the first time.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:51] The cross is very heavy,
[00:20:51 --> 00:20:52] and He falls on the rough ground
[00:20:52 --> 00:20:55] in front of a big crowd of people.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:56] But Jesus gets back up,
[00:20:56 --> 00:20:59] puts the cross on His back and keeps going.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Jesus, You were hurt but never gave up.
[00:21:02 --> 00:21:06] You understand us when we fall or find something difficult.
[00:21:06 --> 00:21:08] Thank You for showing us how to get back up.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:12] The fourth station, Jesus meets His mother.
[00:21:13 --> 00:21:17] It was very hard for a mom to watch her son suffer,
[00:21:17 --> 00:21:20] but she encourages Him and gives Him strength
[00:21:20 --> 00:21:22] just by being there.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] Mary loves Jesus very much.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:27] He was very happy to see her.
[00:21:27 --> 00:21:29] We are also like Mary's children,
[00:21:29 --> 00:21:31] and she loves us very much.
[00:21:32 --> 00:21:35] Jesus, sometimes we forget how much our parents love us.
[00:21:35 --> 00:21:38] You never forgot how much Mary loved You.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:41] Help us to love her and trust her like You do.
[00:21:43 --> 00:21:48] The fifth station, Simon helps Jesus carry His cross.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Helping Jesus was not part of Simon's plan for the day,
[00:21:51 --> 00:21:54] he just came to see what was going on.
[00:21:54 --> 00:21:56] But soldiers pulled Simon from the crowd
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:59] and ordered he helped Jesus.
[00:21:59 --> 00:22:01] At first, Simon was angry.
[00:22:01 --> 00:22:04] But then he saw how much Jesus needed help.
[00:22:04 --> 00:22:06] Sometimes we don't want to help our friends,
[00:22:06 --> 00:22:10] brothers, and sisters, or parents when we should.
[00:22:10 --> 00:22:13] Jesus, help us to know that when I help others,
[00:22:13 --> 00:22:14] it's like helping You.
[00:22:16 --> 00:22:20] The sixth station, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
[00:22:20 --> 00:22:22] Veronica pushed through the crowd,
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:26] even faced angry soldiers to help Jesus.
[00:22:26 --> 00:22:29] She uses her own veil to wipe away Jesus' blood,
[00:22:29 --> 00:22:32] sweat, and tears from His face.
[00:22:32 --> 00:22:34] This made it easier for Jesus to keep going.
[00:22:34 --> 00:22:37] Jesus, help us to be more like Veronica
[00:22:37 --> 00:22:39] and be willing to take a risk
[00:22:39 --> 00:22:41] to help someone else who is struggling.
[00:22:42 --> 00:22:46] The seventh station, Jesus falls the second time.
[00:22:46 --> 00:22:49] The cross is getting heavier and harder to carry
[00:22:49 --> 00:22:51] as Jesus becomes more tired.
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:53] But while He's carrying the cross,
[00:22:53 --> 00:22:57] He's thinking of all the people He loves, including you.
[00:22:57 --> 00:22:58] This keeps Him going.
[00:22:58 --> 00:23:03] Jesus, life is hard sometimes, but You know that.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:04] When I struggle and fall,
[00:23:04 --> 00:23:07] please catch me and give me strength to keep going,
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:09] just like You did.
[00:23:09 --> 00:23:13] The eighth station, Jesus meets the woman of Jerusalem.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] Some of the women that knew Jesus and heard His teachings
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:18] were crying at the sight of His pain
[00:23:18 --> 00:23:20] now carrying the heavy cross.
[00:23:20 --> 00:23:23] Jesus told the women not to cry for Him
[00:23:23 --> 00:23:25] because He is doing the Father's will,
[00:23:25 --> 00:23:27] but to cry for the people who are sinning
[00:23:27 --> 00:23:29] because they need help.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:32] Jesus, help me to be a faithful and caring friend
[00:23:32 --> 00:23:34] and to think of myself less.
[00:23:35 --> 00:23:38] The ninth station, Jesus falls the third time.
[00:23:38 --> 00:23:40] Jesus falls again,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] but instead of helping Him, the soldiers just beat Him
[00:23:43 --> 00:23:45] and yell at Him louder.
[00:23:45 --> 00:23:48] Jesus didn't get mad at them; He forgave them.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] Jesus, please help us to forgive
[00:23:50 --> 00:23:53] the people that did or said hurtful things to us,
[00:23:53 --> 00:23:55] just like You forgive everyone.
[00:23:57 --> 00:24:00] The 10th station, Jesus is stripped of His clothes.
[00:24:01 --> 00:24:04] After a very long and difficult walk up the hill,
[00:24:04 --> 00:24:07] the soldiers want to embarrass Jesus even more
[00:24:07 --> 00:24:09] by taking off His clothes.
[00:24:09 --> 00:24:11] But Jesus doesn't feel ashamed
[00:24:11 --> 00:24:14] because He knew His Father in heaven loved Him
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:17] and everyone there, even those that were hurting Him.
[00:24:18 --> 00:24:20] Jesus, thank You for showing us
[00:24:20 --> 00:24:23] we don't have to feel ashamed in front of God.
[00:24:23 --> 00:24:25] Remind us to go to You when we need help,
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:27] even if we are embarrassed.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] The 11th station, Jesus is nailed to the cross.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:36] The soldiers hammer nails into Jesus' hands and feet.
[00:24:36 --> 00:24:40] They lifted up the cross and put it in its place.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Jesus is in even more pain than ever,
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:44] but He still doesn't get angry or yell.
[00:24:44 --> 00:24:46] He starts to pray out loud,
[00:24:46 --> 00:24:49] asking God to forgive the soldiers
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:51] and the people who want to kill Him.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] Jesus, it's very difficult to love when you're in pain
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:56] or when you're angry.
[00:24:56 --> 00:24:58] It's even harder to forgive those people.
[00:24:58 --> 00:25:00] Please help those that are feeling pain
[00:25:00 --> 00:25:03] and those that need Your love.
[00:25:03 --> 00:25:06] The 12th station, Jesus dies on the cross.
[00:25:06 --> 00:25:09] When Jesus died, the ground started to shake
[00:25:09 --> 00:25:13] and the sky got dark, even though it was daytime.
[00:25:13 --> 00:25:15] This made everyone very scared.
[00:25:15 --> 00:25:17] They saw that Jesus was innocent
[00:25:17 --> 00:25:19] and that they had made a big mistake.
[00:25:19 --> 00:25:23] Jesus, help me to admit when I make mistakes.
[00:25:23 --> 00:25:24] Help me to say I'm sorry.
[00:25:25 --> 00:25:28] I love You and I want to do the right thing.
[00:25:29 --> 00:25:33] The 13th station, Jesus is taken down from the cross.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:38] Jesus died and is taken down from the cross.
[00:25:38 --> 00:25:40] His mother, Mary, holds Him in her arms.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:44] His friends, John and Mary Magdalene, are there also.
[00:25:44 --> 00:25:47] Their hearts must have been broken.
[00:25:47 --> 00:25:49] They don't know what's going to happen next.
[00:25:49 --> 00:25:51] It feels like everything has gone wrong.
[00:25:52 --> 00:25:55] Jesus, we don't always understand what God is doing.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:59] Help us to have faith that God loves us, and is with us,
[00:25:59 --> 00:26:01] and that He knows what is best.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:07] The 14th station, Jesus is laid in the tomb.
[00:26:09 --> 00:26:11] A rich man named Joseph of Arimathea
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:14] gave Jesus His own burial cave
[00:26:14 --> 00:26:16] because Jesus didn't have a place to be buried.
[00:26:16 --> 00:26:18] They rolled a big rock
[00:26:18 --> 00:26:20] over the entrance of the tomb to close it.
[00:26:20 --> 00:26:22] This seems like the end of the story,
[00:26:22 --> 00:26:25] everyone must've felt very sad and lonely
[00:26:25 --> 00:26:27] now that Jesus was gone,
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:29] but we know that Jesus will rise.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:32] Jesus, thank You for dying for us
[00:26:32 --> 00:26:34] so that we can get to heaven.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] Even though Your death was so sad,
[00:26:36 --> 00:26:40] we now have hope because You will rise from the dead.
[00:26:40 --> 00:26:43] Help us to have hope when things seem dreadful.
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[00:26:47 --> 00:26:51] Thank you for praying the Stations of the Cross with me.
[00:26:51 --> 00:26:53] Jesus' story can be hard to think about,
[00:26:53 --> 00:26:57] but Jesus did all of that because He loves us.
[00:26:57 --> 00:26:59] By doing the Stations of the Cross,
[00:26:59 --> 00:27:03] we can walk with Jesus just like He walks with us every day.
[00:27:03 --> 00:27:04] See you next time.
[00:27:05 --> 00:27:08] Today, I want to pray with you
[00:27:08 --> 00:27:12] a very, very special prayer called Tenebrae.
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:16] Tenebrae means darkness and shadow.
[00:27:16 --> 00:27:18] During this prayer, we light candles.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:21] And then after we do a reading,
[00:27:21 --> 00:27:24] we extinguish one of the candles.
[00:27:24 --> 00:27:26] The room gets darker and darker
[00:27:26 --> 00:27:29] after each candle is extinguished,
[00:27:29 --> 00:27:34] and that reminds us how the world got darker and darker
[00:27:34 --> 00:27:37] as Jesus suffered and died for us.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:40] So amidst all the other candles going out,
[00:27:40 --> 00:27:44] one candle remains, the light of Jesus.
[00:27:44 --> 00:27:48] So, today, we are going to use seven different candles,
[00:27:48 --> 00:27:51] and we're gonna read from the Gospel of Mark.
[00:27:51 --> 00:27:56] So my invitation for all of us is to quiet down
[00:27:56 --> 00:28:00] and prepare our hearts to really pay attention to Jesus.
[00:28:00 --> 00:28:02] "Juice Box."
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[00:28:13 --> 00:28:15] In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
[00:28:15 --> 00:28:18] and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
[00:28:18 --> 00:28:22] Grace to you and peace from God our Father
[00:28:22 --> 00:28:24] and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[00:28:24 --> 00:28:25] Amen.
[00:28:25 --> 00:28:28] Blessed be the name of the Lord our God-
[00:28:28 --> 00:28:30] Who redeems us from sin and death.
[00:28:30 --> 00:28:32] For us and for our salvation,
[00:28:32 --> 00:28:37] Christ became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
[00:28:37 --> 00:28:39] Blessed be the name of the Lord.
[00:28:40 --> 00:28:42] (solemn music)
[00:28:42 --> 00:28:43] "As soon as morning came,
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] the chief priests with the elders and the scribes,
[00:28:46 --> 00:28:51] that is, the whole Sanhedrin, held a council.
[00:28:51 --> 00:28:54] They bound Jesus, led Him away,
[00:28:54 --> 00:28:56] and handed Him over to Pilate.
[00:28:57 --> 00:29:01] Pilate questioned Him, 'Are you the King of the Jews?'
[00:29:02 --> 00:29:05] He said to him in reply, 'You say so.'
[00:29:07 --> 00:29:10] The chief priests accused Him of many things.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:15] Again Pilate questioned Him, 'Have you no answer?
[00:29:15 --> 00:29:17] See how many things they accuse you of.'
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:20] Jesus gave him no further answer,
[00:29:20 --> 00:29:23] so that Pilate was amazed."
[00:29:24 --> 00:29:28] So Jesus was accused for something He did not do.
[00:29:28 --> 00:29:31] Boys and girls, have you ever experienced that?
[00:29:31 --> 00:29:34] Being accused of something that you didn't do?
[00:29:34 --> 00:29:37] Jesus knows how that feels,
[00:29:37 --> 00:29:39] and so you can give that to Him.
[00:29:39 --> 00:29:42] You can tell Jesus about it because He knows.
[00:29:42 --> 00:29:47] ♪ At the cross her station keeping ♪
[00:29:47 --> 00:29:52] ♪ Stood the mournful mother weeping ♪
[00:29:52 --> 00:29:56] ♪ Where He hung, the dying Lord ♪
[00:29:57 --> 00:29:59] "Now on the occasion of the feast
[00:29:59 --> 00:30:03] he used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:05] A man called Barabbas
[00:30:05 --> 00:30:08] was then in prison along with the rebels
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:10] who had committed murder in a rebellion.
[00:30:11 --> 00:30:15] The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them
[00:30:15 --> 00:30:16] as he was accustomed.
[00:30:18 --> 00:30:22] Pilate answered, 'Do you want me to release to you
[00:30:22 --> 00:30:23] the King of the Jews?'
[00:30:23 --> 00:30:26] For he knew that it was out of envy
[00:30:26 --> 00:30:29] that the chief priests had handed Him over.
[00:30:29 --> 00:30:31] But the chief priests stirred up the crowd
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:34] to have him release Barabbas for them instead.
[00:30:34 --> 00:30:36] Pilate again said to them in reply,
[00:30:36 --> 00:30:38] 'Then what do you want me to do
[00:30:38 --> 00:30:42] with the man you call the King of the Jews?'
[00:30:42 --> 00:30:45] They shouted again, 'Crucify Him.'
[00:30:45 --> 00:30:47] Pilate said to them, 'Why?
[00:30:47 --> 00:30:49] What evil has He done?'
[00:30:51 --> 00:30:54] They only shouted the louder, 'Crucify Him.'
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:00] released Barabbas to them
[00:31:00 --> 00:31:02] and, after he had Jesus scourged,
[00:31:02 --> 00:31:07] handed Him over to be crucified."
[00:31:07 --> 00:31:11] The crowd shouted at Jesus, "Crucify Him.
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:12] Crucify Him,"
[00:31:12 --> 00:31:15] when Jesus didn't do anything wrong.
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:20] Have you ever joined the crowd in doing something
[00:31:20 --> 00:31:23] that you shouldn't have done that you knew wasn't right?
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:30] ♪ Deep the woe of her affliction ♪
[00:31:30 --> 00:31:34] ♪ When she saw the Crucifixion ♪
[00:31:34 --> 00:31:39] ♪ Of the sole begotten One ♪
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] "The soldiers led Him away inside the palace,
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort.
[00:31:47 --> 00:31:50] They clothed Him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns,
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:52] placed it on Him.
[00:31:53 --> 00:31:58] They began to salute Him with, 'Hail, King of the Jews,'
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:00] and kept striking His head with a reed
[00:32:00 --> 00:32:02] and spitting upon Him.
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:05] They knelt before Him in homage.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] And when they had mocked Him,
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] they stripped Him of the purple cloak,
[00:32:10 --> 00:32:13] dressed Him in His own clothes,
[00:32:13 --> 00:32:15] and led Him out to crucify Him."
[00:32:16 --> 00:32:20] Boys and girls, Jesus was mocked.
[00:32:20 --> 00:32:22] Jesus was made fun of.
[00:32:22 --> 00:32:26] Have you ever been mocked or made fun of?
[00:32:26 --> 00:32:29] Jesus knows how that feels.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:33] And He wants to be with you when you are mocked,
[00:32:33 --> 00:32:37] and when you are made fun of, and you can always go to Him
[00:32:37 --> 00:32:39] because He knows what that feels like.
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] ♪ Him who saw, for our salvation ♪
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:50] ♪ Mocked with cruel acclamation ♪
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:54] ♪ Scourged, and crowned with thorns entwined ♪
[00:32:54 --> 00:32:57] "They pressed into service a passer-by,
[00:32:57 --> 00:33:02] Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country,
[00:33:02 --> 00:33:06] the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross."
[00:33:06 --> 00:33:09] So Jesus needs help.
[00:33:09 --> 00:33:11] And so Simon is called out of the crowd
[00:33:11 --> 00:33:14] to help Him in His struggle.
[00:33:14 --> 00:33:16] Have you ever needed help,
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:20] and have you ever felt the desire to help others?
[00:33:21 --> 00:33:26] ♪ Saw Him then from judgment taken ♪
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:31] ♪ And in death by all forsaken ♪
[00:33:31 --> 00:33:35] ♪ Till His spirit He resigned ♪
[00:33:35 --> 00:33:37] "They brought Him to the place of Golgotha,
[00:33:37 --> 00:33:40] which is translated Place of the Skull.
[00:33:40 --> 00:33:43] They gave Him wine drugged with myrrh,
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:46] but He did not take it.
[00:33:46 --> 00:33:48] Then they crucified Him and divided his garments
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:52] by casting lots for them to see what each should take.
[00:33:52 --> 00:33:55] It was nine o'clock in the morning when they crucified Him.
[00:33:56 --> 00:33:59] The inscription of the charge against Him read,
[00:33:59 --> 00:34:02] 'The King of the Jews.'
[00:34:02 --> 00:34:05] With Him they crucified two revolutionaries,
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] one on His right and one on His left.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:10] Those passing by reviled Him,
[00:34:10 --> 00:34:14] shaking their heads and saying, 'Aha!
[00:34:14 --> 00:34:16] You who would destroy the temple
[00:34:16 --> 00:34:18] and build it in three days,
[00:34:18 --> 00:34:21] save yourself by coming down from the cross.'
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes,
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:28] mocked Him among themselves and said,
[00:34:28 --> 00:34:32] 'He saved others; He cannot save himself.
[00:34:32 --> 00:34:34] Let the Messiah, the King of Israel,
[00:34:34 --> 00:34:38] come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.'
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:42] Those who were crucified with Him
[00:34:42 --> 00:34:44] also kept abusing Him."
[00:34:46 --> 00:34:49] Boys and girls, this is the moment of the Crucifixion.
[00:34:49 --> 00:34:52] Jesus is nailed to the cross.
[00:34:52 --> 00:34:55] What do you think it felt like,
[00:34:55 --> 00:34:57] and what do you think Jesus was thinking about?
[00:34:59 --> 00:35:01] Do you think He was thinking about you?
[00:35:03 --> 00:35:06] Do you think He loves you so much that, even in this moment,
[00:35:06 --> 00:35:07] He was thinking about you?
[00:35:11 --> 00:35:15] ♪ Who, on Christ's dear mother thinking ♪
[00:35:15 --> 00:35:20] ♪ Such a cup of sorrow drinking ♪
[00:35:20 --> 00:35:24] ♪ Would not share her sorrows deep ♪
[00:35:24 --> 00:35:27] "At noon darkness came over the whole land
[00:35:27 --> 00:35:30] until three in the afternoon.
[00:35:30 --> 00:35:34] And at three o'clock, Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
[00:35:34 --> 00:35:39] 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani,' which is translated,
[00:35:39 --> 00:35:43] 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'
[00:35:43 --> 00:35:47] Some of the bystanders who heard it said,
[00:35:47 --> 00:35:49] 'Look, He is calling Elijah.'
[00:35:49 --> 00:35:52] One of them ran, soaked a sponge with wine,
[00:35:52 --> 00:35:56] put it on a reed, and gave it to Him to drink, saying,
[00:35:56 --> 00:35:59] 'Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to take Him down.'
[00:36:00 --> 00:36:05] Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed His last.
[00:36:06 --> 00:36:10] The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two
[00:36:10 --> 00:36:12] from top to bottom.
[00:36:12 --> 00:36:14] When the centurion, who stood facing Him,
[00:36:14 --> 00:36:18] saw how He breathed His last, he said,
[00:36:18 --> 00:36:21] 'Truly this man was the Son of God!'
[00:36:21 --> 00:36:25] There were also women looking on from a distance.
[00:36:25 --> 00:36:28] Among them were Mary Magdalene,
[00:36:28 --> 00:36:30] Mary the mother of the younger James
[00:36:30 --> 00:36:33] and of Joses, and Salome.
[00:36:33 --> 00:36:37] These women had followed Him when He was in Galilee
[00:36:37 --> 00:36:38] and ministered to Him.
[00:36:38 --> 00:36:40] There were also many other women
[00:36:40 --> 00:36:43] who had come up with Him to Jerusalem."
[00:36:43 --> 00:36:45] Boys and girls, Jesus Christ,
[00:36:45 --> 00:36:48] who is truly God and truly man,
[00:36:48 --> 00:36:53] gave His life for us on the cross because He loves us.
[00:36:54 --> 00:36:58] There are many people who weren't there at the Crucifixion.
[00:36:58 --> 00:37:01] Would you stay with Jesus at the cross?
[00:37:03 --> 00:37:07] ♪ Jesus, may her deep devotion ♪
[00:37:07 --> 00:37:12] ♪ Stir in me the same emotion ♪
[00:37:12 --> 00:37:16] ♪ Fount of love, Redeemer kind ♪
[00:37:16 --> 00:37:18] "When it was already evening,
[00:37:18 --> 00:37:20] since it was the day of preparation,
[00:37:20 --> 00:37:23] the day before the Sabbath,
[00:37:23 --> 00:37:27] Joseph of Arimathea, a distinguished member of the council,
[00:37:27 --> 00:37:31] who was himself awaiting the kingdom of God,
[00:37:31 --> 00:37:34] came and courageously went to Pilate
[00:37:34 --> 00:37:37] and asked for the body of Jesus.
[00:37:37 --> 00:37:40] Pilate was amazed that He was already dead.
[00:37:40 --> 00:37:41] He summoned the centurion
[00:37:41 --> 00:37:44] and asked him if Jesus had already died.
[00:37:44 --> 00:37:47] And when he had learned of it from the centurion,
[00:37:47 --> 00:37:49] he gave the body to Joseph.
[00:37:50 --> 00:37:53] Having brought a linen cloth, he took Him down,
[00:37:53 --> 00:37:55] wrapped Him in the linen cloth
[00:37:55 --> 00:38:00] and laid Him in a tomb that had been hewn out of a rock.
[00:38:00 --> 00:38:04] Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.
[00:38:06 --> 00:38:09] Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses,
[00:38:09 --> 00:38:12] watched where He was laid."
[00:38:14 --> 00:38:16] So boys and girls, remember,
[00:38:16 --> 00:38:19] we don't blow out the last candle,
[00:38:19 --> 00:38:23] but we hide the candle and we hide the light.
[00:38:23 --> 00:38:28] This represents that Jesus is still with us,
[00:38:28 --> 00:38:31] that He remains even though we may not see Him.
[00:38:31 --> 00:38:33] He is always there,
[00:38:33 --> 00:38:36] and the light of Christ is always burning.
[00:38:36 --> 00:38:38] So boys and girls, in this moment,
[00:38:38 --> 00:38:43] we remember the earth breaking as Jesus died;
[00:38:43 --> 00:38:48] the earth shook because the world was broken
[00:38:48 --> 00:38:50] when Jesus died.
[00:38:50 --> 00:38:52] And so, boys and girls,
[00:38:52 --> 00:38:55] can you make a really, really loud noise like an earthquake,
[00:38:55 --> 00:38:58] like the earth shaking, and join me in doing that?
[00:38:59 --> 00:39:02] (ground rumbling)
[00:39:06 --> 00:39:08] Boys and girls, let's just take a moment
[00:39:08 --> 00:39:13] to remember and think about how much Jesus loves us.
[00:39:13 --> 00:39:16] (solemn music)
[00:39:18 --> 00:39:23] Even in darkness, even when things seem so, so dark,
[00:39:24 --> 00:39:29] the light of Jesus is still shining and it never goes out.
[00:39:29 --> 00:39:30] Okay, boys and girls,
[00:39:30 --> 00:39:33] now we're going to pray the Litany of Light.
[00:39:33 --> 00:39:35] And your response is-
[00:39:35 --> 00:39:37] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:37 --> 00:39:41] In these days of shadows and darkness-
[00:39:41 --> 00:39:43] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:43 --> 00:39:46] For our sisters and brothers who are sick and struggling-
[00:39:46 --> 00:39:48] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:48 --> 00:39:51] In my doubt and in my worry-
[00:39:51 --> 00:39:53] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:53 --> 00:39:55] In moments when hope eludes me-
[00:39:55 --> 00:39:57] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:57 --> 00:39:59] When we fear for those we love-
[00:39:59 --> 00:40:01] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:01 --> 00:40:04] When we dread the darkness of nightfall-
[00:40:04 --> 00:40:06] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:06 --> 00:40:10] When sleep will not come and our hearts are anxious-
[00:40:10 --> 00:40:12] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:12 --> 00:40:15] When morning breaks and we enter a new day-
[00:40:15 --> 00:40:17] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:17 --> 00:40:20] When we are needed by family and friends-
[00:40:20 --> 00:40:22] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:22 --> 00:40:25] When we are called to love without counting the cost-
[00:40:25 --> 00:40:27] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:27 --> 00:40:31] When the crosses we bear seem more than we can carry-
[00:40:31 --> 00:40:33] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:33 --> 00:40:37] Lord Jesus, light in our darkness,
[00:40:37 --> 00:40:41] stay close to us and take away any darkness
[00:40:41 --> 00:40:43] that is surrounding us.
[00:40:43 --> 00:40:45] Get rid of any fear
[00:40:45 --> 00:40:48] or anything that is preventing us from You.
[00:40:48 --> 00:40:52] Help us to enter into a beautiful Holy Week
[00:40:52 --> 00:40:55] so that we can always be close to You
[00:40:55 --> 00:41:00] and remind us that You are our light in the darkness.
[00:41:00 --> 00:41:03] Jesus, we love You. Amen.
[00:41:04 --> 00:41:06] In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
[00:41:06 --> 00:41:08] and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
[00:41:08 --> 00:41:10] Boys and girls, thank you so much
[00:41:10 --> 00:41:12] for joining me in praying Tenebrae.
[00:41:12 --> 00:41:17] Sometimes the story of the Crucifixion is hard to hear,
[00:41:18 --> 00:41:22] but it's your story, and it's my story,
[00:41:22 --> 00:41:25] and it's Jesus's story for us.
[00:41:25 --> 00:41:28] Jesus loves you so, so much
[00:41:28 --> 00:41:31] that, even in all of this darkness,
[00:41:31 --> 00:41:33] we still have Him as the light.
[00:41:33 --> 00:41:36] The Tenebrae service is often prayed
[00:41:36 --> 00:41:39] either on Holy Thursday or Good Friday of Holy Week.
[00:41:39 --> 00:41:42] If your parish offers Tenebrae this week,
[00:41:42 --> 00:41:44] ask your parent if you can go.
[00:41:44 --> 00:41:47] This reminds us of the darkness
[00:41:47 --> 00:41:50] so that when we celebrate Easter,
[00:41:50 --> 00:41:53] the light is that much brighter.
[00:41:53 --> 00:41:55] And a special thank you to Grace Elaine
[00:41:55 --> 00:41:58] from Sing With Grace for the music in today's episode.
[00:41:58 --> 00:41:59] You could find more
[00:41:59 --> 00:42:01] about her Catholic music resources for families
[00:42:01 --> 00:42:03] in the description below.
[00:42:03 --> 00:42:07] Don't forget to subscribe to "Juice Box" for more prayers.
[00:42:07 --> 00:42:09] I love you, praying for you.
[00:42:09 --> 00:42:10] Goodbye, we'll see you next time.
[00:42:12 --> 00:42:14] Easter is the most important holiday
[00:42:14 --> 00:42:16] in our Catholic faith.
[00:42:16 --> 00:42:19] But do you know what happened on Easter morning?
[00:42:19 --> 00:42:22] How do we know Jesus wasn't in the tomb?
[00:42:22 --> 00:42:23] Who was there?
[00:42:23 --> 00:42:25] (bright music)
[00:42:25 --> 00:42:28] Let's learn more about what happened that day
[00:42:28 --> 00:42:31] by playing with this Easter Playset from Saintly Heart.
[00:42:31 --> 00:42:32] Let's go.
[00:42:33 --> 00:42:35] "Juice Box."
[00:42:35 --> 00:42:35] (object splats)
[00:42:35 --> 00:42:37] (child giggles)
[00:42:37 --> 00:42:41] After Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday,
[00:42:41 --> 00:42:42] some of His friends took Him down
[00:42:42 --> 00:42:46] and placed Him in a dark cave called a tomb.
[00:42:50 --> 00:42:53] A heavy stone was rolled in front of the cave entrance.
[00:42:53 --> 00:42:55] Jesus' disciples were very sad
[00:42:55 --> 00:42:58] that they could not see Jesus anymore.
[00:42:58 --> 00:43:01] A guard was told to stand in front of the tomb.
[00:43:02 --> 00:43:03] (Dilly grunts)
[00:43:03 --> 00:43:05] "I don't want anyone to steal His body
[00:43:05 --> 00:43:08] and say He rose by himself.
[00:43:08 --> 00:43:11] I'm going to be here all day and all night."
[00:43:11 --> 00:43:14] The disciples were scared of the guards,
[00:43:14 --> 00:43:16] so they ran away and hid together.
[00:43:17 --> 00:43:20] The guards stood there all night and all day.
[00:43:20 --> 00:43:23] On Sunday, very early in the morning,
[00:43:23 --> 00:43:26] Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James
[00:43:26 --> 00:43:28] went to the tomb of Jesus.
[00:43:28 --> 00:43:30] "I brought these special oils and spices
[00:43:30 --> 00:43:34] to anoint and honor Jesus," said Mary Magdalene.
[00:43:34 --> 00:43:38] "But the stone is so large. How will we move it,"
[00:43:38 --> 00:43:39] asked the other Mary.
[00:43:39 --> 00:43:41] "Hmm."
[00:43:41 --> 00:43:43] But when they arrived to the tomb,
[00:43:43 --> 00:43:45] there was a great earthquake.
[00:43:45 --> 00:43:46] "Whoa! What's happening?"
[00:43:46 --> 00:43:48] Suddenly an angel appeared.
[00:43:48 --> 00:43:50] He was glowing like lightning
[00:43:50 --> 00:43:53] and His clothes were white as snow.
[00:43:53 --> 00:43:57] He rolled back the stone that was in front of Jesus' tomb.
[00:43:57 --> 00:43:59] The guard was so afraid of Him
[00:43:59 --> 00:44:01] that he shook and became like a dead man.
[00:44:02 --> 00:44:06] The angel said to the woman, "Do not be afraid,
[00:44:06 --> 00:44:09] for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
[00:44:09 --> 00:44:11] He is not here.
[00:44:11 --> 00:44:13] He has risen, just as he said.
[00:44:14 --> 00:44:16] Go quickly and tell His disciples
[00:44:16 --> 00:44:18] He has risen from the dead."
[00:44:18 --> 00:44:20] Just as they were about to run,
[00:44:20 --> 00:44:21] Jesus appeared in front of them.
[00:44:22 --> 00:44:23] ♪ Alleluia ♪
[00:44:23 --> 00:44:24] "Greetings," Jesus said.
[00:44:24 --> 00:44:26] "Jesus, you have risen!
[00:44:26 --> 00:44:29] You truly are God! We love you!"
[00:44:29 --> 00:44:33] "Go tell the other disciples that I have risen."
[00:44:33 --> 00:44:36] Mary quickly ran to find Peter and John
[00:44:36 --> 00:44:38] and told them what happened.
[00:44:38 --> 00:44:41] (bright music)
[00:44:50 --> 00:44:52] "What Jesus said what happened has happened.
[00:44:52 --> 00:44:54] He has risen from the dead.
[00:44:54 --> 00:44:55] His tomb is empty."
[00:44:56 --> 00:44:58] "We must go see for ourselves."
[00:44:58 --> 00:45:01] "I'll race you there, Peter."
[00:45:01 --> 00:45:03] The two disciples ran to the tomb.
[00:45:04 --> 00:45:06] (Dilly panting)
[00:45:06 --> 00:45:09] John beat Peter there and took a peek,
[00:45:09 --> 00:45:12] but was too nervous to go into the tomb.
[00:45:12 --> 00:45:16] He saw the linen clothes laying there, but no Jesus.
[00:45:16 --> 00:45:19] When Peter caught up, he went to the tomb to check it out.
[00:45:19 --> 00:45:21] "Peter, what do you see?"
[00:45:21 --> 00:45:24] "I don't see Jesus in here, John,
[00:45:24 --> 00:45:26] but I see the cloth He was wrapped in
[00:45:26 --> 00:45:28] and the cloth that was on His face.
[00:45:28 --> 00:45:30] It's all neatly folded up."
[00:45:32 --> 00:45:36] "Peter, I believe He has risen. This is amazing!"
[00:45:36 --> 00:45:38] For many days after Easter morning,
[00:45:38 --> 00:45:41] Jesus appeared to many disciples and other people.
[00:45:41 --> 00:45:43] Everyone was so happy.
[00:45:43 --> 00:45:46] He gave His disciples an important mission:
[00:45:46 --> 00:45:49] go out into the world and tell everyone what has happened,
[00:45:49 --> 00:45:53] make disciples and teach people what I have taught you.
[00:45:53 --> 00:45:56] We say alleluia, which means praise the Lord.
[00:45:57 --> 00:45:59] Let's all say it together. Alleluia.
[00:46:02 --> 00:46:04] I love the story of Easter.
[00:46:04 --> 00:46:06] It's so sad that Jesus had to die in the cross,
[00:46:06 --> 00:46:10] but then it's so amazing how He rose from the dead.
[00:46:10 --> 00:46:12] Not only did He come alive in person,
[00:46:12 --> 00:46:14] but He comes alive inside of our hearts
[00:46:14 --> 00:46:18] and makes us brand new so that we can be near Him forever.
[00:46:18 --> 00:46:22] Nothing can ever separate us from God's love again,
[00:46:22 --> 00:46:23] that's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:46:23 --> 00:46:26] Thanks again to Saintly Heart for this Easter set.
[00:46:26 --> 00:46:28] It was so fun to play with.
[00:46:28 --> 00:46:30] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:46:31 --> 00:46:34] Hi, friends. Look what I have today.
[00:46:34 --> 00:46:39] I was out, walking in the field, when I saw a colorful egg.
[00:46:39 --> 00:46:42] And then I saw another one, and another one.
[00:46:42 --> 00:46:44] So I collected all of the eggs
[00:46:44 --> 00:46:46] and I put them in this basket,
[00:46:46 --> 00:46:49] a basket full of Easter eggs.
[00:46:49 --> 00:46:52] Do you see all these different colors?
[00:46:52 --> 00:46:56] There's pink, and there's green, and orange,
[00:46:56 --> 00:46:58] and blue, and yellow.
[00:46:58 --> 00:47:00] So many different colors.
[00:47:00 --> 00:47:03] But these aren't just regular Easter eggs.
[00:47:03 --> 00:47:04] Hmm?
[00:47:04 --> 00:47:09] I think that inside each Easter egg is a surprise.
[00:47:09 --> 00:47:12] A surprise that tells us the true story of Easter.
[00:47:12 --> 00:47:16] The story of Jesus.
[00:47:17 --> 00:47:18] Are you ready?
[00:47:18 --> 00:47:20] Let's go open them together.
[00:47:20 --> 00:47:21] "Juice Box."
[00:47:21 --> 00:47:22] (object splats)
[00:47:22 --> 00:47:23] (child giggles)
[00:47:23 --> 00:47:25] Do you hear them?
[00:47:25 --> 00:47:26] (water splashing)
[00:47:26 --> 00:47:28] It sounds like splashing,
[00:47:28 --> 00:47:30] and the egg is kind of wet.
[00:47:32 --> 00:47:33] Ah, (chuckles) it's water.
[00:47:34 --> 00:47:37] Jesus died for our sins.
[00:47:37 --> 00:47:41] Then on Easter, He rose to give us new life
[00:47:41 --> 00:47:43] as sons and daughters of God.
[00:47:43 --> 00:47:46] During baptism, when the water is poured
[00:47:46 --> 00:47:48] and washes away our sins, (baby whines)
[00:47:48 --> 00:47:50] we become part of God's family.
[00:47:50 --> 00:47:52] Let's open another egg.
[00:47:52 --> 00:47:54] (eggs clatter)
[00:47:54 --> 00:47:55] What could it be?
[00:47:55 --> 00:47:56] Let's open it.
[00:47:57 --> 00:48:02] Ooh, (gasps) it's a little lamb.
[00:48:02 --> 00:48:04] What sound does a lamb make?
[00:48:04 --> 00:48:05] Baa!
[00:48:05 --> 00:48:10] In the Bible, Jesus is called the Lamb of God.
[00:48:10 --> 00:48:13] Lambs are so cute and soft,
[00:48:13 --> 00:48:14] (lamb bleats)
[00:48:14 --> 00:48:16] and their fleece is as white as snow.
[00:48:17 --> 00:48:22] A long time ago, lambs were offered as a sacrifice to God.
[00:48:22 --> 00:48:26] A sacrifice is something given completely in love.
[00:48:26 --> 00:48:31] Well, Jesus became the perfect sacrifice, the Lamb of God.
[00:48:32 --> 00:48:36] He gave His life to take away all the sins of the world.
[00:48:36 --> 00:48:39] Now, these little lambs remind us
[00:48:39 --> 00:48:42] of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:48:42 --> 00:48:45] Okay, little lamb, let's open some more eggs.
[00:48:45 --> 00:48:46] (eggs clatter) (lamb bleats)
[00:48:46 --> 00:48:48] Let's open another one. Ooh.
[00:48:48 --> 00:48:50] (object clatters)
[00:48:50 --> 00:48:52] That's a fun sound.
[00:48:52 --> 00:48:54] (gasps) Whoa, look at this.
[00:48:55 --> 00:48:59] It's a cross with Jesus on it.
[00:48:59 --> 00:49:01] The cross is where Jesus died.
[00:49:01 --> 00:49:05] But the cross is also the greatest sign of love,
[00:49:05 --> 00:49:09] because Jesus chose to give His life to us
[00:49:09 --> 00:49:10] here on the cross.
[00:49:10 --> 00:49:15] In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
[00:49:16 --> 00:49:20] Every time we do that, we remember Jesus on the cross.
[00:49:20 --> 00:49:22] (eggs clatter)
[00:49:22 --> 00:49:23] Let's open another one.
[00:49:23 --> 00:49:25] I like this big blue egg.
[00:49:26 --> 00:49:28] Ooh, that sounds interesting. What's in there?
[00:49:28 --> 00:49:30] Let's open it.
[00:49:30 --> 00:49:31] Ooh.
[00:49:32 --> 00:49:35] (gasps) It's a Roman guard.
[00:49:35 --> 00:49:38] After Jesus died, He was placed in a tomb.
[00:49:38 --> 00:49:42] A tomb is like a cave where someone was buried.
[00:49:42 --> 00:49:45] Roman guards were sent to watch the tomb of Jesus
[00:49:45 --> 00:49:47] so no one would take His body.
[00:49:47 --> 00:49:50] But even though the guards stood at the tomb
[00:49:50 --> 00:49:55] all day and all night, something amazing happened.
[00:49:55 --> 00:49:59] Mm, maybe another egg will tell us
[00:49:59 --> 00:50:01] what that amazing thing was.
[00:50:01 --> 00:50:02] Let's open another egg.
[00:50:02 --> 00:50:03] (eggs clatter)
[00:50:03 --> 00:50:04] Let's see what it is.
[00:50:05 --> 00:50:09] (gasps) It's a rock?
[00:50:09 --> 00:50:11] (dismayed music)
[00:50:11 --> 00:50:12] Ohh.
[00:50:12 --> 00:50:16] A huge stone was rolled in front of Jesus' tomb.
[00:50:16 --> 00:50:19] Can you pretend to roll a big rock with me?
[00:50:19 --> 00:50:20] Let's push.
[00:50:20 --> 00:50:22] (dramatic music)
[00:50:22 --> 00:50:25] (speaker grunts)
[00:50:25 --> 00:50:27] (ground rumbling)
[00:50:27 --> 00:50:29] (dramatic music continues)
[00:50:29 --> 00:50:30] (audio dings)
[00:50:30 --> 00:50:33] Oh, that rock was really heavy.
[00:50:33 --> 00:50:36] But on Easter morning, the stone,
[00:50:36 --> 00:50:39] that big, heavy stone that was in front of Jesus' tomb
[00:50:39 --> 00:50:41] was rolled away.
[00:50:41 --> 00:50:44] Who do you think would roll such a heavy stone away?
[00:50:44 --> 00:50:47] Hmm, someone really strong.
[00:50:47 --> 00:50:50] (eggs clatter)
[00:50:50 --> 00:50:51] Let's open up another pink egg.
[00:50:53 --> 00:50:53] Whoa.
[00:50:54 --> 00:50:58] When Jesus died, His friends wrapped Him up in cloth
[00:50:58 --> 00:51:00] and placed Him in the tomb.
[00:51:00 --> 00:51:02] But when the disciples came back,
[00:51:02 --> 00:51:04] the cloths were still there.
[00:51:04 --> 00:51:07] Jesus didn't need them anymore.
[00:51:07 --> 00:51:09] Because He wasn't dead,
[00:51:09 --> 00:51:11] He had risen from the dead.
[00:51:11 --> 00:51:13] The cloths were left behind to show us
[00:51:13 --> 00:51:17] that death was finished and Jesus was alive.
[00:51:17 --> 00:51:18] (fanfare music)
[00:51:18 --> 00:51:20] We have a few more eggs left. Let's go open them.
[00:51:20 --> 00:51:22] (eggs clatter)
[00:51:22 --> 00:51:24] Whoa, this egg is stuffed.
[00:51:24 --> 00:51:25] Let's see what's inside.
[00:51:26 --> 00:51:28] (speaker gasps)
[00:51:28 --> 00:51:31] There's one, (jaunty music)
[00:51:31 --> 00:51:32] two,
[00:51:33 --> 00:51:36] three women.
[00:51:36 --> 00:51:39] These are three women who loved Jesus very much.
[00:51:39 --> 00:51:41] We have Mary Magdalene,
[00:51:41 --> 00:51:45] Mary the mother of James, and Salome.
[00:51:45 --> 00:51:48] Early on Easter morning, the women went to the tomb.
[00:51:49 --> 00:51:50] But when they arrived,
[00:51:50 --> 00:51:52] the stone had already been rolled away
[00:51:52 --> 00:51:57] and the tomb was open, and someone was waiting for them.
[00:51:57 --> 00:52:00] Okay, let's put this one away and open up another one.
[00:52:00 --> 00:52:03] (eggs clatter)
[00:52:03 --> 00:52:05] Did you see this yellow egg? It's so bright.
[00:52:05 --> 00:52:07] I wonder what's inside.
[00:52:08 --> 00:52:10] It's an angel!
[00:52:10 --> 00:52:13] The angel that was waiting at the tomb.
[00:52:13 --> 00:52:15] The angel said something amazing.
[00:52:15 --> 00:52:17] He said, (clears throat)
[00:52:17 --> 00:52:20] "Do not be afraid.
[00:52:20 --> 00:52:24] Jesus is not here. Jesus has risen!"
[00:52:24 --> 00:52:27] That means Jesus rose from the dead.
[00:52:27 --> 00:52:28] He's alive!
[00:52:28 --> 00:52:32] Can you say, "He is risen"?
[00:52:32 --> 00:52:34] He is risen!
[00:52:34 --> 00:52:36] Did anyone else go to the tomb?
[00:52:36 --> 00:52:38] Hmm, let's see.
[00:52:38 --> 00:52:41] (eggs clatter)
[00:52:41 --> 00:52:45] Mm, I don't think we've opened a green egg yet.
[00:52:45 --> 00:52:47] What's in here?
[00:52:48 --> 00:52:53] (gasps) We have one, two men.
[00:52:54 --> 00:52:56] Who are these two guys?
[00:52:56 --> 00:53:00] These are Jesus' apostles, Peter and John.
[00:53:00 --> 00:53:03] They were His friends and followers.
[00:53:03 --> 00:53:05] They heard that the tomb might be empty,
[00:53:05 --> 00:53:07] so they ran to go see it.
[00:53:07 --> 00:53:09] Can you run with me?
[00:53:09 --> 00:53:10] Come on, let's run.
[00:53:10 --> 00:53:12] (whimsical music)
[00:53:12 --> 00:53:13] Come on, run faster.
[00:53:13 --> 00:53:17] (whimsical music continues)
[00:53:18 --> 00:53:22] When they got to the tomb, they looked inside,
[00:53:22 --> 00:53:26] but all they saw was the cloth, and Jesus was gone.
[00:53:26 --> 00:53:29] Where did Jesus go? What happened to Jesus?
[00:53:29 --> 00:53:31] Let's keep opening some more eggs.
[00:53:31 --> 00:53:33] (eggs clatter)
[00:53:33 --> 00:53:37] Friends, this egg is the most important egg.
[00:53:37 --> 00:53:40] Everything that we've opened before this,
[00:53:40 --> 00:53:45] like the friends, the cross, the rock, or the angel,
[00:53:45 --> 00:53:48] they all lead up to this egg.
[00:53:48 --> 00:53:49] Let's shake it.
[00:53:50 --> 00:53:51] (audience gasps)
[00:53:51 --> 00:53:53] What do you think is inside?
[00:53:53 --> 00:53:54] (audience gasps)
[00:53:54 --> 00:53:56] Let's open it.
[00:53:56 --> 00:53:58] (suspenseful music)
[00:53:58 --> 00:53:58] It's
[00:54:00 --> 00:54:01] Jesus!
[00:54:01 --> 00:54:03] (audience cheering) (audience applauding)
[00:54:03 --> 00:54:06] Jesus truly died on the cross.
[00:54:06 --> 00:54:08] His friends put Him in the tomb.
[00:54:08 --> 00:54:12] But on the third day, something amazing happened.
[00:54:12 --> 00:54:14] Jesus rose from the dead.
[00:54:14 --> 00:54:16] He came back to life.
[00:54:16 --> 00:54:19] He defeated sin, He defeated death,
[00:54:19 --> 00:54:22] and now He's alive forever.
[00:54:22 --> 00:54:23] Weew! Yay!
[00:54:26 --> 00:54:28] That's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:54:28 --> 00:54:32] Jesus didn't stay in the tomb, He is risen.
[00:54:32 --> 00:54:35] Can you say that with me? Jesus is risen!
[00:54:35 --> 00:54:36] (eggs clatter)
[00:54:36 --> 00:54:38] We still have some eggs.
[00:54:38 --> 00:54:39] (eggs clatter)
[00:54:39 --> 00:54:41] What else can they be?
[00:54:41 --> 00:54:41] (eggs clatter)
[00:54:41 --> 00:54:44] Let's open this pink one.
[00:54:46 --> 00:54:48] Oh, a bunny.
[00:54:48 --> 00:54:49] (bunny toy squeaks)
[00:54:49 --> 00:54:52] Now, bunnies aren't in the Easter story in the Bible,
[00:54:52 --> 00:54:54] but they do remind us of something important.
[00:54:54 --> 00:54:58] Bunnies became a symbol of new life.
[00:54:58 --> 00:55:01] And Easter is the greatest story of new life
[00:55:01 --> 00:55:05] because Jesus gave us new life.
[00:55:05 --> 00:55:09] In the springtime, we see new life everywhere.
[00:55:09 --> 00:55:12] Flowers grow, baby animals are born,
[00:55:12 --> 00:55:13] like baby bunnies.
[00:55:13 --> 00:55:15] Will you hop like a bunny with me?
[00:55:15 --> 00:55:18] Hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
[00:55:18 --> 00:55:20] (eggs clatter)
[00:55:20 --> 00:55:23] (chicks chirping)
[00:55:23 --> 00:55:25] Do you hear that?
[00:55:26 --> 00:55:28] Where is that sound coming from?
[00:55:29 --> 00:55:31] I think it's in this one.
[00:55:32 --> 00:55:35] (gasps) It's a little baby chick.
[00:55:36 --> 00:55:40] Chicks start their life inside of an egg.
[00:55:40 --> 00:55:43] From the outside, it just looks like a shell.
[00:55:43 --> 00:55:46] But on the inside, something really special is happening.
[00:55:46 --> 00:55:50] One day, the shell will break open
[00:55:50 --> 00:55:53] and out comes new life.
[00:55:53 --> 00:55:55] Does that remind you of something?
[00:55:55 --> 00:55:56] Hmm.
[00:55:57 --> 00:56:00] The tomb on Easter morning, that's right.
[00:56:00 --> 00:56:05] The tomb was closed, but then Jesus came out alive.
[00:56:05 --> 00:56:08] Just like the chick comes out of the egg,
[00:56:08 --> 00:56:13] Jesus rose from the tomb and brought new life to the world.
[00:56:13 --> 00:56:15] (eggs clatter)
[00:56:15 --> 00:56:17] We've opened a lot of eggs today.
[00:56:17 --> 00:56:19] We have one more.
[00:56:19 --> 00:56:20] Let's open it.
[00:56:22 --> 00:56:27] Look, a little boy and a little girl.
[00:56:27 --> 00:56:28] Just like you.
[00:56:28 --> 00:56:30] The Easter story isn't just something
[00:56:30 --> 00:56:32] that happened long ago,
[00:56:32 --> 00:56:34] you're part of that story too.
[00:56:34 --> 00:56:37] So when we celebrate Easter,
[00:56:37 --> 00:56:39] we're celebrating something that Jesus did
[00:56:39 --> 00:56:41] for the whole world.
[00:56:41 --> 00:56:44] He did it for you, and He did it for me.
[00:56:44 --> 00:56:47] That means we can follow Jesus,
[00:56:47 --> 00:56:51] love others, and share the good news.
[00:56:51 --> 00:56:52] (eggs clatter)
[00:56:52 --> 00:56:54] That was so much fun.
[00:56:54 --> 00:56:57] I loved opening all those surprise Easter eggs with you.
[00:56:57 --> 00:56:58] Which one is your favorite?
[00:56:58 --> 00:57:01] Let's say the Easter message together. Ready?
[00:57:01 --> 00:57:04] Jesus is risen. Alleluia!
[00:57:04 --> 00:57:06] Don't forget to subscribe to "Juice Box"
[00:57:06 --> 00:57:08] so you don't miss any surprises.
[00:57:08 --> 00:57:10] Happy Easter, friends.
[00:57:13 --> 00:57:14] "Juice Box."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Holy Week for kids?
Holy Week is the week when Christians remember what happened to Jesus right before Easter. It includes Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Jesus dying on the Cross, and His Resurrection. It’s important because it shows how much Jesus loves us.
What happens during Holy Week in order?
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. Then come Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, and Spy Wednesday, when Jesus teaches, prays, and the week gets more serious as betrayal draws near. Next is the Triduum: Holy Thursday (Last Supper and washing feet), Good Friday (Jesus dies on the Cross), and Holy Saturday (quiet waiting). Finally, Easter Sunday celebrates that Jesus rises from the dead. It’s one story that moves from love, to sacrifice, to victory.
What is the Triduum (explained for kids)?
The Triduum is three holy days during Holy Week: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. These days help us focus on Jesus’ greatest love, His sacrifice, and prepare our hearts for Easter. Think of it like the “most important three days” of the whole year.
What is Tenebrae and why do we do it in Holy Week?
Tenebrae is a candle prayer service during Holy Week where candles are extinguished one by one as we hear the Passion story. The darkness helps kids understand the sadness and seriousness of what Jesus went through. But one light remains, reminding us that Jesus’ light is never destroyed.
How can families celebrate Holy Week at home with kids?
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