For Kids: Pentecost 13 (Lectionary 23) | Year C
Opening Song: The Apostles' Creed
Big Idea: God shows us how to live!
Story: The Ten Commandments, 365 Bible Stories and Prayers, pg. 26
Bible Story Video: The Ten Commandments
Say: God gave us these rules because they help us to love Him and love others. Let's look at them and see which ones are about loving God and which ones are about loving other people!
Go through the 10 commandments and explain the ones that might be confusing and ask how we can follow each one in real life.
Song for Kids: The Perfect 10
Activity Sheets or Play
After the song, hand out the activity sheets. Younger children are welcome to play with the Duplos (encourage them to play out a story that fits with the lesson).
End with the Lord's Prayer when the Usher comes to let you know the prayers have started.
Ending Song: The Lord's Prayer