Easter

“He Shall Rise … with Healing in His Wings”

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Jesus and Mary Magdalene (from Bible videos)

After you’ve studied the scripture passages for this week and reviewed the questions and activities in the manual, consider sharing any of the following articles and activities with your family. These additional resources can assist you as you strive to teach the gospel in your home.

Easter

Enhance your celebration of Easter with the articles and activities below.

Articles

“A Different Perspective on Easter: Five Lessons for Us from Easter in the Book of Mormon.” This article from the Ensign teaches us how we can expand our knowledge of Easter and Jesus Christ through the Book of Mormon.
“They Had a Hope of Christ’s Coming—and We Can Too.” Read this article from the Ensign to see how you can have hope through Christ and prepare for His Second Coming.
“13 Images from Easter Week.” This article from the New Era uses images and symbols from the last week of the Savior’s life to teach us more about Easter.
“The Easter Tree.” In this Friend story, Sophie learns that because of Jesus Christ, her baby brother will live again.

Activities

“Movies to Move You.” This activity from the Ensign recommends three videos to watch that will teach you and your family more about Easter.
“Getting Ready for Easter.” Use this page from the Friend to count down the days until Easter! Each day has a way to remember Jesus and an Easter egg to color.
“Food and Fun.” This activity page from the Friend has instructions for a Christ-centered Easter egg hunt! It also includes a recipe for Easter-egg salad.

Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection

Learn more about Jesus Christ’s infinite sacrifice and His victory over death.

Articles

“And There Shall Be No More Death.” In this general conference address, Elder Paul V. Johnson of the Seventy speaks of the hope he feels because of Christ’s Resurrection and how we will see our loved ones again.
“What Church Leaders Are Saying about the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” This is a collection of inspiring quotations from President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Dale G. Renlund, Sister Becky Craven, and others.
“The Book of Mormon: A Witness of the Resurrection.” This New Era article shares what we can learn about the Savior’s Resurrection from the Book of Mormon and what we can learn about our own resurrection as a result.
“Alonso’s Forever Family.” In this Friend story, Alonso learns that he can be with his family members who have died.

Activities

“Finding Hope through the Resurrection of Christ.” This video shows how various Latter-day Saints find comfort in their testimony of Christ’s Resurrection and how they know they will be able to see their loved ones again someday.
“The First Easter.” Use these cutouts from the Friend Junior section to tell the story of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection.
“A Special Easter Treat.” Read this Friend article as a family to see how Kate learns about Easter through baking. Includes a recipe for Easter rolls.