God is Love: Lenten Cross Project

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit, Amen."

We are learning about the Easter Story, and have focused on a very important symbol in our faith; the cross. Jesus suffered and died on the cross for each one of us. The cross is a powerful symbol that reminds us how much God loves us.

With the help of our Grade 7 buddies, we were able to make beautiful matchstick crosses as a reminder of God's love!

This activity was a perfect way to spend an afternoon! The older buddies patiently guided their little buddies through the craft. There were many opportunities for the Grade One's to count out matches (already lit, cooled and very safe to touch, of course), and the buddies were very helpful in assisting with the glue and double-checking the intricate pattern.

Thank you, buddies, for all of your help! We had so much fun working together with you!

After leaving the crosses over the weekend to dry, we were able to cut them out. Here are a few of the Lenten Matchstick Crosses!

Be sure to stop by our hallway bulletin board to see all of the finished crosses!