Introduction:
- The teacher starts the lesson with a game called “Find the common denominator.”
- She shows the children three seemingly unrelated items: syrup, dirt, and a diaper.
- She asks the children what these items have in common.
- The answer is that they can all make you dirty.
Dirtiness
- The teacher explains that just like we can wash away dirt from our bodies, we can also wash away dirt from our hearts.
- She explains that sin makes our hearts dirty.
- She says that Ash Wednesday is a day to remind us that we are all sinners.
Ash Wednesday
- The teacher explains that on Ash Wednesday, people go to church and get ashes put on their foreheads.
- She explains that the ashes are a reminder that we are all sinners and that we will one day die.
- But she also says that there is good news!
Good News
- The teacher explains that Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins.
- She says that just like soap washes away dirt from our bodies, Jesus washes away the sin from our hearts.
- She says that Lent is a time to remember what Jesus has done for us and to focus on growing closer to God.
Conclusion:
- The teacher ends the lesson by encouraging the children to pray and to think about how they can serve others.
- She says that Lent is not about giving things up, but about adding things to our lives, such as more time in prayer, Bible study, and helping others.
Additional Notes:
- This lesson is appropriate for young children.
- The teacher uses simple language and relatable examples to explain complex concepts.
- The lesson is also positive and hopeful, emphasizing God’s love and forgiveness.
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