At Home with the Easter Season: Week Four

Paul is struck by a blinding light and is changed forever (Acts 9:1-30). The widow lights a lamp to look for a lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). In Matthew 5:15, Jesus speaks of the light that is not put under a basket but, instead, is placed on a stand to give light to the whole house—and in the same way, we let our light shine for the glory of God. The Gospel of John proclaims Jesus as the light that enlightens everyone (John 1:9). And Jesus restores the sight of the blind man whose eyes can then process the energy of light (John 9).

Talk about: We reflect Jesus’ light by following his teaching and imitating his example in our lives of service, sacrifice, and love. We direct the energy of Jesus’ light of love to good purpose. 

A Light Activity

You will need

• sheets of black construction paper, one for each student
• small items (eraser, toy block) for each student
• a sunny day

What to do

1. Place the sheets of black paper in a sunny place and put a small item in the middle of each sheet. Be sure the sheets of paper and objects are in direct and bright sunlight.
2. After several hours, lift the items from the papers.

Observe: The color of the paper under the items is still black but the rest of the surrounding area is faded.

Talk about: The sun’s light energy has changed the color of the paper. The energy of Jesus’ light changes people’s hearts, moving them to love and serve each other.

You can help your students share the joy and meaning of the season with their families. Encourage children to share the flashlight activity with their family. Make copies of these weekly reflections, spanning seven weeks of the Easter Season, and have students take them home to share.

Click here for At Home with the Easter Season: Week One.

Click here for At Home with the Easter Season: Week Two.

Click here for At Home with the Easter Season: Week Three.


Maryann Ziemer is a published author with teaching experience in pre-K, kindergarten, and seventh-grade religious education. She writes about subjects related to health, science, and education.

Source: CATECHIST Magazine, April/May 2010
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