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Children's Activity
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Teachers: One of the most common phrases in today's lesson is, "Peace be with you." It is said by Jesus several times. It is important to the story of Thomas because Thomas must have felt very uncomfortable with his inability to believe the story that Jesus was alive. When Jesus said, "Peace be with you," he might have meant that Thomas shouldn't be so hard on himself for not believing and instead, doubting. But Jesus probably knew how hard it would be to believe. It is important that children recognize that doubt is a part of faith. The children could make posters to hang in their rooms that say: PEACE BE WITH YOU. You could find scraps of wallpaper or wrapping paper and cut block letters two-inch by two-inch for the words. Give the children glue and let them pick out the letters they need for the poster. Let the children mount them on a 12-inch by 18-inch piece of heavy paper or tagboard. Attach yarn for hanging. Send home with the children.
Parents: Talk with your children about some of the religious doubts you may have had as a child. Children are probably more comfortable knowing that others have doubts, too, and that it's okay not to be sure.
Parents: Talk with your children about some of the religious doubts you may have had as a child. Children are probably more comfortable knowing that others have doubts, too, and that it's okay not to be sure.
