The Way of the Cross
This interactive version of the Stations of the Cross was created by students in the Primary and 6th grade classes. Each visual representation was redered by one of the students. The final production you see, including scripting, filming and editing, was assisted by classroom teachers Brian Fulmer and Leanna Schmitt. The concept and text was adapted from The Way of the Cross for Children written by John Harfmann and Deborah Holly.
One way to use this visual as an aid to your own meditation is to pause the play after each Station and reflect on the message. Listed below are just a few examples.
First Station |
Jesus is condemned |
Jesus, help me to always accept what God wants me to do. |
Second Station |
Jesus takes up his Cross |
Jesus, give me the strength to do the things I don't like to do. |
Third Station |
Jesus falls the first time |
Jesus, help us to keep trying to do our best for you. |
Fourth Station |
Jesus meets His mother |
Jesus, help us to be grateful for those who love us. |
Fifth Station |
Simon helps to carry the Cross |
Jesus, make us ready and willing to help our neighbor. |
Sixth Station |
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
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Jesus, help us to thoughtful in all that we do in Your name. |
Seventh Station |
Jesus falls the second time |
Jesus, give me the strength to please You even when my friends refuse to do what is right.
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Eighth Station |
Jesus speaks to the women and children
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Jesus, help me to pay attention to the needs of others. |
Ninth Station |
Jesus falls a third time |
Jesus, even when I make mistakes, give me the strength to try again and again.
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Tenth Station |
Jesus is stripped of his clothing |
Jesus, help me to not be worried about what others say about me. Make me strong. |
Eleventh Station |
Jesus is nailed to the Cross
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Jesus, help us to put up with the hard things in our world. |
Twelfth Station |
Jesus dies on the Cross |
Jesus, help us to be willing to work and share for You and for other people. |
Thirteenth Station |
Jesus is taken down from the Cross
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Jesus, teach us to care for everyone. |
Fourteenth Station |
Jesus is laid in the tomb |
Jesus, help us learn how to always share with others. |
Optional:
Fifteenth Station |
The Resurrection |
Jesus, we rejoice with You and pray for our own day of glory. |
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