The stations of the cross for kids printable mini booklet is included in the stations of the cross three booklet bundle. Michael offers opportunities to pray the stations of the cross communally on fridays during lent. Stations of the cross is a devotional booklet filled with prayers and meditations for each station. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. Also provides other printable pages on the rosary and the creed. We used it at home one friday passing it around for the older children to take turns reading. Pray the stations of the cross lent 20 queen of the holy rosary, phoenix, az prayer booklet we use.
The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. In the 16th century, this pathway was officially entitled the via dolorosa sorrowful way or simply way of the cross or stations of the cross. Stations of the cross printable coloring bookcoloring pages for. The way of the cross the stations of the cross catholic prayers.
In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. Click here for a short bio about the stations of the cross. Stations of the cross updated for 2020 godspacelight. The purpose of this devotion is to focus on the passion of jesus christ. Sold in 10 pack 4 x 6 32 pages perfect to share with your fellow parishioners during the lenten season.
The stations of the cross booklet should already be 14 sized. The good friday celebration of the passion of our lord in spanish follows the stations at 12. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Catholic icing offers a page full of printable stations of the cross. The way of divine mercy these classic reflections on christs passion by st alphonsus retain their timeless relevance especially for the year of mercy. The booklet contains insightful meditations as it follows jesus along the fourteen stations of the cross from pilate condemning jesus to death to jesus being placed in the tomb. The way of the cross stations of the cross booklet 10 pack.
Praying the stations of the cross at home ascension. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. The stations of the cross were prepared for the year of mercy in three formats. To help you explore the stations of the cross with your group, download our free foldable booklet. Your purchase entitles you to print this booklet as many times as youd like for your own households personal use. Concluding prayer is the prayer before a crucifix of st francis of assisi.
The pages will print four images to a page so that the finished product is roughly 4. Traditional catholic printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. Booklet of reflections to download, powerpoint presentation to download, powerpoint video to view on line. The stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion. Alphonsus liguori with famous vincentini stations of the cross. Home stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. We imagine how jesus is feeling and what he is seeing, and then pray with him. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer.
The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. Through the cross to victory published by the slaves of the immaculate heart of mary, vienna. Stations of the cross for kids three booklet bundle. You canfrom your own homeenter into these mysteries. Children 412 learn about this traditional devotion with this interactive sticker booklet. Introduction and how to pray the stations of the cross.
They can be prayed in a variety of ways and places. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. This beautifully illustrated booklet features each of the 14 traditional stations of cross along with a few extra prayers, and words to the beloved hymn, o sacred head surrounded. The inspirational content in this booklet will enrich your lenten journey and bring you closer to. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. Allpowerful and eternal god, for proclaiming the truth your son, jesus. The puppet show is created by jesuit brother edward sheehy.
On each of the pages, it also says the number of the station and what that station is. Using your homemade candelabrum for the stations enhances the atmosphere even further. Great for children to lead the stations in a parish. The version of the service in this booklet comes from the saint augustine prayer book, to be published by forward move ment in 20. The stations of the cross can be prayed by anyone and at any time. Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. Praying the stations of the cross for healing the way of the cross is the most important moment of jesus life for him, and for us. Prayer obedient lord, you asked us each to take up our cross and follow you.
May be used by itself, or paired with the matching recording from the daughters of mary. Then you took up your own cross and led the way not just to calvary, but to the empty tomb and beyond. The stations of the cross can be meditated on as a family or can be used as an act of solitary prayer. The large format and paper bag booklet versions are also only available in this set. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families. The stations invite us to walk jesus via dolorosa, standing witness to his descent from pilates court, his journey beneath his cross through the dusty streets of jerusalem, his stripping, nailing, crucifixion, and descent to the tomb.
Stations of the cross booklets twentythird publications. This we pray in the name of jesus, our crucified lord, the. The pious practice of praying the stations of the cross originated in medieval europe when pilgrims were unable to visit the holy land, so instead visited these holy places through prayer. Leah cathey from minnesota our preschooler was given a booklet at school. The prayers and reflections for each of the stations of the cross are only available in this set, however. Our sunday visitor stations of the cross prayer booklet. If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. A journey in prayer una jornada en fe english and spanish edition. A printer friendly version of the stations a 4 page handout of the stations stations booklet that prints on an 11x17 sheet stations booklet that prints on two 8. Stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page catholic. I believe in god the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in jesus christ, his only son, our lord, who was conceived by the holy spirit, born of the virgin mary, suffered under pontius pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. Stations of the cross minibook 15 page booklet featuring pages that are 4. Stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. Many parishes join as a group and pray the stations of the cross on the fridays of lent to call to mind the passion of christ, that is, the journey jesus took from his condemnation to his death.
Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Just in time for lent, this newlyreleased stations of the cross a booklet is a beautiful, reverent devotion written by columban fr. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. Stations of the cross prayer booklet pdf 1 jesus is condemned to death. The stations of the cross is an ancient spiritual practice that remains vital and important to this day. The stations of the cross booklet catholic prayer books for lent. This is an option that allows you to have three different formats of the book, as well as prayers and reflections for each station. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. Nov 20, 20 stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet from st. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. Far be it from me to glory in anything save in the cross of my lord and redeemer.
Usccb prayer and worship prayers and devotions stations of the cross the following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. Praying the stations of the cross the stations of the cross is so powerful a devotion because we put ourselves in the steps of jesus as he makes his way to calvary for our sake. The stations of the cross for kids printable mini booklet is included in this stations of the cross three booklet bundle. I love this booklet because it takes a very different approach. The prayers and other spoken words in this devotion come from the episcopal churchs book of occasional services. It includes beautiful black and white line art depicting the events of the passion. Stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet. They are enriched by a brief biography of alphonsus, a selection of prayers penned by him, and a word on the history and value of the way of the cross as a way of. The traditional 14 stations of the cross, including the stabat mater verse at every station.
Francis of assisi, the founder of the franciscan order, authored stations of the cross that popularized the devotion throughout the world. Stations of the cross for global justice and reconciliation the stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesus life. By it the world shall be crucified to me, and i to the world, that i may be thine forever. Praying the stations of the cross at home ascension press media. Alphonsus liguori for fridays in lent and all year, stabat mater. The presiding minister may be a priest, deacon, or layperson. The stations of the cross opening prayer stand jesus came with his disciples to a country place called gethsemane, and he said to them, sit down here, while i go over yonder and pray.
Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. For a printable stations of the cross booklet that includes prayers, bible readings, meditations, and the stabat mater hymn, see this listing. Twoinone flip book with english on one side and spanish on the other. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific.
Since each of the pages of the stations of the cross minibook are a quarter of a page, this booklet is four fullsized pieces of paper. Prayers for every station with artwork to aid in meditation. Based on our bestselling audio cd broadcast worldwide by ewtn, ave maria, and other radio networks since 2010. They are presented here as an alternative to the traditional stations and as a way of reflecting more deeply on the scriptural accounts of christs passion. If you dont have a booklet of stations of the cross and youd like to start right away, you can print out a booklet. Yes, such communal prayer is very important, but communal stations are not the only way to pray them. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. Food for the poor offers fourteen stations focused on the suffering of christ in the experience of every person who suffers from poverty or cries out for help.
The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. Stations of the cross printable coloring bookcoloring. Stations of the cross devotions and prayer saint michael. Based on the bestselling holy heroes stations of the cross audio cd broadcast worldwide by ewtn, ave maria, and other radio networks since 2010. Stations of the cross the stations of the cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of jesus christ to calvary. From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. This booklet contains two complete sets of prayers. A journey in prayer una jornada en fe english and spanish edit. In the church using power point slides with the reflection booklet. Stations of the cross franciscan friars of the atonement.
The meditations and prayers were written by the rev. As catholics, we can, and should, foster a spirit of prayer in our own homes. See more ideas about prayer stations, prayers and prayer room. Where noted, prayers are from the book of common prayer. At the cross her station keeping attributed to the fransiscan poet jacopone da todi. The way of the cross stations of the cross booklet 10. The stations of the cross have been prepared in three formats. A bilingual englishspanish dramatic presentation of the stations of the cross is prayed on good friday at 11 am. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back a wonderful audio stations of the cross a priest reads the same words as are in the booklet and as are on with the coloring. Together with these, we use a crucifix and a booklet of meditations suitable for children, although. The stations of the cross, which follow the path of christ from pontius pilates praetorium to christs tomb are a popular devotion in parishes during lent.
Children or you will then cut the pages into fourths and assemble the booklet. Printable stations of the cross are also available. Michael offers opportunities to pray the stations of the cross communally on fridays during lent at 3 pm and at 7 pm in english, and at 6 pm in spanish. There are a number of methods for praying the way of the cross and a legitimate and holy variety of prayers, meditations and hymns that may be employed according to the devotion of the church. Kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of ga. We pray the stations of the cross to live jesus suffering in his passion and the love given to him along the way. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. O beloved cross, i embrace thee, i kiss thee, i joyfully accept thee from the hand of my god.