Youth

We know that finding material and ideas for different ages is tricky. But we also know many families are balancing a variety of ages and themselves at home right now.

We want families to be able to engage and grow together, so we didn't want to add different plans for each different ages. What we have done as we created this is considered how young people need to be treated as people who can think and have opinions of themselves and as people who will enjoy different physical activities too. For some that will be following the community trail (you can do it at home if there isn't one locally) and focussing on discussion and learning together, for others it will be using the At home resource and picking out the important bits for you as a family.

Community trail

The community trail is 15 images to help us picture and think about Jesus' journey to the cross. Each image has a QR code that leads you to a Bible passage, reflection questions and short thought.

The questions are written for households, or friends to engage with together.
  • So if there is a community trail nearby you could follow that as a family and explore and discuss together. This is a real opportunity for young people to know their ideas and opinions have value and are part of a conversation. 
  • If there is no community trail, you can still download the images and QR codes and use them as a family. You can print them out or view them on your computer. You could to one a day in the lead up to Easter day. Choose the questions that are most helpful to you (perhaps take in turns to choose the question or questions for that day). You might want to have a quick look at the 'At home' resource for some creative ideas to go alongside.
  • If you are leading a youth group or series, then you could download the images and use these physically or over Zoom. You know the members best so you can pull out the bits that are most interesting or relevant for your context. You might want to have a quick look at the 'At home' resource for some creative ideas to go alongside.​

At home

These sessions are designed to be led by a household together or by a church as part of a small group (probably online or by sending materials home)

Click here for the Youth session download.

The sessions follow the same topics and parts of the story. There is overlap in the questions and response ideas (It includes the cooking and outside ideas). There are additional questions to each, an alternative song and creative ideas to respond.

Additional 'At home' material

Session 1: Excitement

Questions: What are you most looking forward to? What do you think the disciples were expecting to happen?

​Song: Majesty (O the mystery) sung by Josh Gauton​
Session 2: Confusion

Questions: What would you most like someone to explain to you? How can God help in a world of confusion?

​Song: Come as you are by Crowder
Session 3: Fear

Questions: What do you fear? What can overcome fear?

​Song: Oceans by Hillsong
Session 4: Sadness

Questions: What have you most missed in the last year? How can God change that?

​Song: Rescuer by Rend Collective 
Session 5: Joy

Questions: What brings you joy? What does the Easter story mean to you?

Song: Way Maker by Leeland

Safeguarding

Children and adults deserve the best care that the Church can provide. Please call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm. To report any safeguarding concerns or allegations, please contact the Coventry Diocese Safeguarding Team on 024 7652 1345.  Out of office hours, calls to this number will be diverted to our 24-hour helpline.  For all other safeguarding matters, please contact our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

Contributors

This site and the resources on it have been developed by practitioners from across the diocese of Coventry. We are grateful for their support and encouragement. If you have any comments or suggestions then please use the contact us page to get in touch.