Category: Website Calendar. At each station, as mentioned above, we have a reflection read by one of our priests. Sometimes, we have one, sometimes none. "Through my experience in the Living Stations of the Cross, I found that we can only understand a tiny bit of the pain Our Lord went through during His passion, " he says. Parchment colored scroll for Pilate (we put his lines on the scroll). Loyola Press Living Stations Script. What: The Stations of the Cross created by West Milton woodcarver, John Bookwalter. Thirty children, dressed in tunics created by volunteer moms, participated this year. Do we demand that we have things our way?
It usually takes 15 minutes to complete all the Stations. The origins of the practice of praying the Stations of the Cross are believed to be connected to early Christians retracing Jesus' steps from the site of his condemnation by Pontius Pilate to the place of his death. Forth to preach and heal and suffer, till on Calvary He died. In years gone by, we left boxes of costumes at the door for anyone who wanted to dress up. "People have used the Stations of the Cross as a way to compare the suffering of various people to the suffering of Christ. I am always so appreciative of the priests and deacons who take the time during the busiest liturgical week of the year, to minister to the children and families to lead them closer to Jesus. Allow for a least a couple of hours to organize everyone, plan costumes, read through the script, decide where each station will be, and teach the children the program. One of the eagerly anticipated Lentin events at Emmanuel Catholic Church in Dayton is an annual dramatic reenactment by young church members incorporating narration, meditations, acting and song. Performances ended last week, on Good Friday, with cast leading congregation in a holy ceremony venerating the cross. SummaryIn seven well-described steps, Jennifer Elia shows how to bring a Living Stations program to your parish to let the children live the Stations of the Cross. The script includes a Narrator part for each station that explains what happened, any lines the actors say, a congregational response for each station, and questions delivered by the priest to get the children thinking about how each station pertains to their lives today. Don't forget to organize musicians.
These costumes, again, can be something simple like a couple of yards of fabric with a head hole, just make sure they are obviously costumes for each part. He grew up in Transfiguration Parish and we asked him to make new stations for outdoor prayer and meditation based on Pope John Paul's more accurate scriptural references. Dayton Church Supply in downtown Dayton is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that carries products for both churches and home. This year we have a pianist, a flutist, and a violinist, playing various pieces. I think the most important part is having a priest involved in the process. I use a Stations of the Cross coloring book for the summary of the Station and so the children can see the positions they need to be in to act out each Station. These are used for the two criminals; they slip their hands through the ropes, so it looks like they are also on crosses). Boards with nails partially hammered in. For more than 30 years, a number of local faith organizations have collaborated to host a downtown Dayton Good Friday Walk for Justice and Peace in which the traditional devotional practice is paired with contemporary social justice issues.
One actor told Peterson that tears began to well up in her eyes as she practiced her monologue. That practice continues today on the path known as the Via Dolorosa ("The sorrowful road. About half of the actors are new to the program each year, which Peterson views as a good thing. For a sixth consecutive Lenten season, which annually precedes Easter, the church drama ministry produced 10 showings of "Living Stations: Were You There? " Swords and chest plates for guards.
We use the dice, hammers, and boards with nails to provide "sound effects" but also to get the children involved in a hands-on way. We try our hardest to have children do this part as well. The love of our parents for us is so very great. Clubs and Activities. "We have beads for meditation and prayer with the Stations on them, an olive wood crucifix with the stations and a new item for children with little windows that can be closed after they pray each station.
Bringing the stations to life. Here is a sample: Station Four: Jesus meets His mother, Mary. Cross-Country (5-8). Father Stan Mader, on Sunday. "It's been an awe-inspiring thing.
Props are very important, but remember, they do not need to be elaborate. The experience, says Bill Platfoot, was very moving. Image credit: Photos courtesy of Sr. Zeitmet, SND. A wide variety of meditation booklets and pamphlets are available at the store, including those written especially for children. Wait about 8-10 seconds. Costumes can be as elaborate or simple as you choose.
At each station, the participant (Mary, Veronica, etc. ) However, we also open the walk itself up to any children in attendance that day. Now, you need to find some props. It took him about six to eight months; he finished in 2003.
A beautiful outdoor walk. Locate an Overhead Projector. Parent Seminar Topics Survey. PRIEST: How do you show love for your parents? Where: Beginning at Courthouse Square with stops through downtown. One of the loveliest places to walk the Stations is at the Transfiguration Center. Sr. Nanette M. Zeimet, SND, MLA, is a licensed third-grade elementary school teacher, taught religious education for 13 years, and a Master Catechist who has had two religious games published by Creative Teaching LLC.