Resurrection Garden
A meaningful, hands-on way to teach children about Jesus' journey to the cross and resurrection
Equipment
- A large bowl
- A small planting pot
- Potting mix or soil
- A stone to cover the open side of the planting pot
- Six smalls twigs
- Twine (or glue)
- Pebbles
- Small plants of your choice (Note 1)
- A spray bottle filled with water
- A face mask and gardening gloves (Note 2)
Instructions
- Wearing a face mask and gardening gloves, fill a large bowl with a layer of potting mix/soil (Note 1).
- Lay the small planting pot on its side, partially buried in the soil.
- Place the stone over the tomb opening (this will be rolled away on Easter morning).
- Place the plants in position, adding more potting mix/soil where needed.
- Construct three small crucifixes out of the twigs, fastening them with twine or glue. Place the crucifixes behind the tomb.
- Using pebbles, create a path leading to the tomb.
- With the spray bottle filled with water, gently soak the resurrection garden. Water it daily in the beginning and every few days thereafter.
Notes
- Be mindful that some plants require more sunlight than others. Try choosing plants suitable for indoors; otherwise, be sure to give your garden enough sunlight.
- Bagged potting mix is a living product and contains microbes, some of which can be unhealthy for us. It is recommended to use a face mask and gardening gloves when handling potting mix, especially for children.