Easter has a way of sneaking up on children’s ministry leaders.
Each year, many Sunday school teachers and volunteers find themselves scrambling to plan Lent and Easter lessons. Advance planning can be difficult, especially for churches with limited budgets or volunteer staff.
Sermons4Kids has released a free 11-week Lent and Easter curriculum designed to help churches prepare for the full season. The downloadable pack includes lesson plans, videos, activities, and printable resources for children’s ministry, Sunday school, and homeschool use.
Free Lent and Easter Curriculum for Children’s Ministry
The curriculum spans the full Lent and Easter season, beginning with Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and continuing through His resurrection and post-resurrection appearances.
Included in the free lesson pack:
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11 complete weekly lesson plans with Scripture, teaching points, and discussion questions
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Animated Bible videos aligned with each lesson
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Craft ideas with supply lists and instructions
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Game suggestions that reinforce biblical themes
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Printable activity sheets, including coloring pages and puzzles
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Children’s worship bulletins
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Parent handouts for at-home reinforcement
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Weekly memory verse cards
All materials are provided as downloadable PDFs, allowing churches to print, share with volunteers, or adapt lessons for their specific context.
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Designed for Multiple Ages and Teaching Settings
The lesson plans are structured to work across preschool and elementary age groups, with flexibility for mixed-age classrooms. Activities include options for simplifying or expanding lessons based on the age and size of the group.
Lessons typically run 45 to 60 minutes but can be adjusted for Sunday school, midweek programs, or homeschool schedules.
Key biblical themes covered in the curriculum include:
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Jesus’ temptation and obedience in the wilderness
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God’s faithfulness during seasons of testing
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Jesus’ ministry and miracles
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Palm Sunday and the events of Holy Week
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The Last Supper
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The crucifixion
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The resurrection and empty tomb
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Jesus’ appearances to His disciples
Feedback From Children’s Ministry Volunteers
Sunday school teachers and children’s ministry leaders have noted the clarity and organization of the materials.
One teacher shared that the lessons include clear Scripture connections, memory verses, and multiple activity options suitable for both Sunday and midweek programs.
Another noted the ability to edit and share planning materials with volunteers, making coordination easier across teams.
The ability to customize lessons is especially helpful for churches working within tight budgets or unique classroom situations. Documents can be adapted to fit scheduling needs, teaching styles, or ministry contexts.
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Additional Sermons4Kids Curriculum Options
The free Lent and Easter pack is part of a larger collection of seasonal children’s ministry resources. Sermons4Kids also offers separate multi-week curriculum series focused specifically on Lent and Easter.
Easter lesson series topics include:
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Mary Magdalene and devotion to Jesus
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Palm Sunday
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Holy Week events
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The meaning of the resurrection
Lent-focused lessons explore:
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Jesus’ temptation
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Prayer and spiritual discipline
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God’s faithfulness during hardship
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Preparing hearts for Easter
Sermons4Kids also provides a subscription-based option with year-round lesson planning tools and additional teaching resources.
How Churches Can Access the Curriculum
The free Lent and Easter lesson pack is available through Sermons4Kids.com. After registering with an email address, churches can download the complete 11-week curriculum and begin planning.
Early access allows teachers time to review lessons, gather supplies, and coordinate volunteers before the season begins.
Why This Resource Matters
The weeks leading up to Easter provide a significant opportunity for children to learn about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Clear, well-structured curriculum can help churches teach these foundational stories with confidence.
For churches with limited budgets or volunteer-led ministries, free curriculum options like this remove financial barriers while still offering comprehensive teaching materials.
Whether used in Sunday school, midweek programs, or homeschool settings, this Lent and Easter lesson pack provides a practical framework for guiding children through the core events of the Christian faith.
For more information, visit Sermons4Kids.com.
