Free Resources to Help Children Learn About the Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross depict the Passion of our Lord in a visual and prayerful way.

We thought that we should have a page that not only lists the fourteen Stations of the Cross and gives a visual representation of them, but also free printable resources to use as well. Find all fourteen Stations of the Cross below followed by resources for your little homeschool or CCD class. Download notebooking sheets, a book study project, Montessori cards, posters and more. These printables can help to really bring the richness of the faith to life for learners of all ages. They can be used during the Lenten season as well as anytime throughout the liturgical year.

The Stations of the Cross

	1st Station The Condemnation - Jesus is condemned to death by crucifixion.
	2nd Station The Cross - Jesus takes up his cross.
	3rd Station The 1st Fall - Jesus falls for the first time with the cross.
	4th Station The Meeting - Jesus meets his mother, Mary, on his way.
	5th Station The Cyrenean - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross.
	6th Station Veronica - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
	7th Station The 2nd Fall - Jesus falls for the second time with the cross.
	8th Station The Holy Women - Jesus meets the holy women on his way.
	9th Station The 3rd Fall - Jesus falls for the third time with the cross.
	10th Station The Stripping - Jesus is stripped of his garments.
	11th Station The Crucifixion - Jesus Christ, our Lord, is crucified.
	12th Station The Death - Jesus dies on the cross.
	13th Station The Descent - Jesus is taken down the cross.
	14th Station The Sepulchre - Jesus is placed in the sepulchre or tomb.

Images Copyright L. LaChance, used with permission.

Printable Resources

	Stations of the Cross Montessori Cardss Print out these cards as a way to study and learn about the Stations of the Cross. Print out two copies to create matching games. See our entire Montessori card collection here.
	Stations of the Cross My Book Mini-book Create a simple little eight page mini-book about the Stations of the Cross. This book is a blank version to allow children to complete the book as they desire with ample space for writing, drawing or both. See our entire mini-book collection here.
	Stations of the Cross/Lent Learning Cards Encourage faith formation with these learning cards which focus on the Stations of the Cross and the season of Lent. The Lenten card focuses on the Ash Wednesday and the traditions of Lent including prayer, almsgiving, fasting and self-denial. Fasting is not separated from abstinence for simplicity and space constraints. These are perfect for CCD classes as well. See our entire collection of Catholic learning cards here.
	Stations of the Cross Notebooking Sheets Download this set of twelve notebooking sheets that highlights this saint. With four line spacing options and three different layouts, there is sure to be something for any aged learner. See our entire Faith notebooking sheet collection here.
	Stations of the Cross Poster Set Download this beautiful and vibrant set depicting the fourteen stations of the cross from actual mosaic artwork from our church. These are perfect for classroom use. Laminate them up and you can use them year after year. See our entire collection of faith posters here.
	Stations of the Cross Book Study Stations of the Cross by Fr. Lovasik, S.V.D. in colour Stations of the Cross by Fr. Lovasik, S.V.D. in b/w Use this book activity to help children remember the passion of our Lord's death in the Stations of the Cross. This is a very gentle approach to this most important event. Young tender hearts often have trouble viewing our Lord in suffering. This project uses the wonderful book "The Stations of the Cross" by Fr. Lawrence Lovasik as its base. I have used this project with only two children as well as in a CCD or Religious Ed. classroom setting and it is always well received. See our entire collection of book studies here.
	Little Lesson on the Via Dolorosa (Lenten Study) This 72 page Little Lesson by Michelle Scott is a wonderful way for your family to learn about the Stations of the Cross and the Passion of our Lord. It includes a beautifully written text, lapbooking pieces, notebooking sheets, scripture references, history pieces, lovely artwork, and lots of opportunity for discussion. See the entire collection of Michelle's Little Lessons here.
	Stations of the Cross Word Search Puzzle This puzzle focuses on words associated with the Stations of the Cross including: carries, condemned, cross, crucified, entombed, veronica, passion, mother, falls, fourteen, and more. An answer sheet is provided. See the entire collection of faith based word search puzzles here.