A Children's Play of the Stations of the Cross
An Adaptation from the Holy Bible
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*Narrator: As Jesus hung in agony, he prayed for his enemies. He asked God to forgive the mean people who put Him on the cross. Jesus: Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do . . . It is finished. Narrator: Jesus died after hanging on the cross for three hours. There was an eclipse of the sun, and darkness came over the sky. The earth trembled, and there was an earthquake. One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side. Blood and water poured out, and some of the soldiers who witnessed all of this came to believe in Jesus. Soldier: Truly, this was the Son of God! Narrator: Soldiers took His body off the cross and laid him on Mary’s lap. Then, they buried Him in a tomb cut out of rock. The tomb was donated to Mary and the disciples by Joseph, one of Jesus’ friends. They laid Jesus’ body in the tomb. Ending Option 1 *Narrator: On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead. He overcame death, sin, and won Heaven for all who would choose to follow Him. Let us remember what Jesus has done for us, and let us rejoice for He is living. Let Him live within us.
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About the Book
In this play, The Stations of the Cross become meaningful for children as they reenact Jesus' story and depict His suffering, sacrifice, and love. This book includes the script for A Children's Play of the Stations of the Cross, personal writing sections, directing notes annotated along the side of the script (for the young actor's ease of reading), pictures and directions for costumes/props, suggestions on how to tweak the play to make it suitalbe for your needs, and sample letters. If you are unable to put this play together at this time, it still serves as a fantastic read. Reading through this is a great way to introduce young children to the Stations of the Cross, and it is also helpful for anyone, regardless of age, to reflect on Jesus' Passion. "I have had the honor of viewing this play as written and directed by Heather Cleaver, and I have also been honored to have co-directed this play three times . . . What makes this play spectacular is how the characters come alive so that the audience feels both the characters’ pain and their joy."―Karen Plichta, Primary School Teacher
About the Author
Heather Cleaver has been teaching in the Catholic Schools for more than ten years through the Archdiocese of Chicago. She acquired her Master’s Degree in Education through the University of Illinois at Chicago. Heather has taught preschool, first grade, and second grade. She has also taught Mathematics while employed through the Catapult Program for first through seventh grade. She has taken the role of Choir Director for four consecutive years at her school. For the past six years, Heather has produced plays at her school with help from co-workers and the dedication of her students. Heather’s passions include spending time with her family, crocheting, bike-riding, gardening, and practicing yoga. She currently resides in Illinois.