Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Art Project - Free Download

This craft project is to help children understand that Jesus is truly present in the Holy Eucharist. Although Jesus is hidden, He is truly there. This reality can be very difficult to comprehend. The Eucharist in this craft opens to reveal Jesus.

 The Eucharist in this craft opens to reveal Jesus.

Supplies:

• Glue

• Scissors

• Clear tape

• Printable Chalice and Host (below)

• A sheet of construction paper for the background (blue or black look nice)

• Decorative items like glitter/glitter glue, gems, sequins, etc.

• Crayons to color the chalice and the Eucharist’s rays. (yellow, orange, & red)

Download the Craft Here:

chalice-craft-set.pdf

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Short-cut idea #1:

Print the chalice sheet onto yellow paper and cut out.(No coloring necessary.)

Short-cut idea #2:

Use the chalice sheet as a coloring page and add your decorations onto the white sheet after coloring the page. (This is nice if you hate cutting.)

Instructions:

1. If you  are not using the “short-cut ideas” shown above – Color the chalice and Eucharist rays.

2. Cut out your chalice and Eucharistic rays.

3. Glue the chalice and rays onto the construction paper.

4. Now decorate the chalice and rays with the glitter, gems and sequins or whatever else you choose.  You may also decorate the construction paper background, if desired.

5. Glue the Jesus circle in the Eucharistic ray circle.

6. With a small piece of clear tape, attach the Eucharist circle to create a door that opens to reveal the image of Jesus.

Through this art project, children can imagine how this simple bread and wine

 is truly Our Almighty Lord, Jesus!

May God Bless you,

~Jen-Marie