How To Add Faith To Your Easter Celebrations?

1. Reflect on the Easter Story

• Read Scripture: Start Easter by reading the resurrection story from the Bible—Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20 all tell the story of Jesus’ resurrection. You can read these passages as a family or with friends to center your hearts on the true meaning of Easter.
• Pray Together: Take time to pray as a family, thanking God for the gift of Jesus’ sacrifice and celebrating His victory over death.

2. Attend a Church Service

• Easter Sunday church services are a powerful way to celebrate the resurrection. Many churches have special services with music, messages, and communion that help believers reflect on the significance of Christ’s resurrection and the hope it gives.

3. Focus on Easter Symbols

• The Cross & Empty Tomb: Display crosses or empty tomb decorations around your home as reminders of Jesus' sacrifice and His victory over death.
• Lily Flowers: Easter lilies symbolize purity and resurrection. They’re often associated with the joy and new life Christ’s resurrection brings.
• The Easter Egg: Traditionally, Easter eggs represent new life and resurrection. You can incorporate faith-based egg activities, such as filling eggs with Bible verses or using them to teach about Jesus' tomb.

4. Create a Resurrection Garden

• Make a small resurrection garden as a family craft. This can include a small "tomb" (a stone or clay pot) and a cross, along with flowers and grass to represent the new life Jesus brings. As you create the garden, talk about the resurrection story and the significance of the empty tomb.

5. Practice Acts of Service

• Easter is a perfect time to show love and serve others, just as Christ did. Consider volunteering at a local food bank, helping a neighbor, or donating to a charitable cause in honor of the resurrection and Christ's love for us.
• You could also organize an Easter egg hunt with a twist: include Bible verses or small faith messages inside the eggs for the kids to find.

6. Faith-Based Easter Music

• Listen to Christian music that celebrates the resurrection. Songs like “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “Because He Lives,” or “Glorious Day” can help set the tone for worship and praise on Easter morning.

7. Have a Family Devotional

• Gather your loved ones for a simple devotional time. Many devotionals focus on the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week) and the significance of each event from Palm Sunday to the resurrection.
• You can use devotional books or create your own by reading short Bible passages, sharing thoughts, and praying together.

8. Easter Dinner with a Purpose

• As you gather around the dinner table, take a moment to express gratitude for the resurrection of Jesus and the eternal life He offers. Consider using a special Easter prayer to bless the meal and reflect on the hope of new life.

9. Share the Easter Message with Others

• Easter is a great time to share the good news of Jesus' resurrection with those around you. Whether through social media posts, a thoughtful conversation with a friend, or inviting someone to church, don’t miss the opportunity to share the hope of Easter.