16 Christian Easter Coloring Pages – Printables for Kids

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to share the story of Easter with your kids? As a parent, it can be challenging to find activities that not only entertain but also teach the powerful messages of the Bible. It can be tough to explain these profound themes in a way that young minds can easily understand.

That’s why I created a special collection of Christian Easter coloring pages. Each page is designed to tell of the miraculous events leading up to Easter and the resurrection. These coloring pages serve as a foundation for sharing lessons on faith, hope, and renewal with your little ones.

By the end of this post, you’ll have everything you need to help your children visualize and understand these stories. Plus, you’ll get to download these printables for free! 

Palm Sunday Coloring Pages

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey as crowds spread palm branches and cloaks across the road, greeting Him as the promised King.

The Last Supper Coloring Pages

During the Last Supper, Jesus shared a final meal with His disciples, breaking bread and sharing wine which symbolized His body and blood that was to be sacrificed soon.

Jesus Praying Coloring Pages

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, expressing sorrow and seeking strength from God the Father, while His disciples struggled to stay awake.

The Crucifixion Coloring Pages

Jesus was crucified at Golgotha. He endured suffering and death on the cross and offered Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

Cross Coloring Pages

Jesus was nailed to the cross where he was crucified.

The Empty Tomb Coloring Pages

On the third day after His crucifixion, Jesus’s tomb was found empty by women who visited early in the morning which signified His resurrection from the dead.

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene Coloring Page

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene outside the empty tomb. He comforted her and instructed her to tell the disciples of His return.

The Great Commission Coloring Page

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus appeared to His disciples and gave them the Great Commission, instructing them to spread His teachings to all the nations and baptize believers.

Ascension of Jesus Coloring Page

Jesus ascended into heaven in the presence of His disciples, promising them the Holy Spirit and affirming that He would return in the same way He had gone into heaven.

Lessons Kids Can Learn from the Easter Story

As we sit down with our little ones to color the pages depicting the Easter story, we can use this as an opportunity to talk about the following themes:

Faith

• Learning to Trust: Just as the disciples had to learn to trust Jesus’ words that He would rise again, we can help children understand the importance of believing in something even if they can’t see it.
• Faith without Seeing: You can discuss how the people welcomed Jesus as their King, showing faith without fully understanding His mission. It’s a chance to teach kids that faith sometimes means following the path laid out for us, trusting that it leads to good things.

Hope

• Anticipating Goodness: We can explain that just as the tomb was empty, proving Jesus had risen, we too can have hope that no matter how tough things get, there can be a positive outcome if we stay hopeful and follow God.

Renewal

• A Chance to Start Fresh: Explain how the resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate symbol of starting anew, which can be as simple as getting up after a fall, or forgiving someone… anything that requires them to start over fresh again.

Wrap Up

By using these coloring pages and stories from Easter, we’re not just keeping our kids busy with crayons. We’re helping them plant the seeds of faith, cultivate hope, and prepare for renewal in their own lives. 

And as we sit beside them, we too remember these lessons and how they can apply in our own adult lives. Isn’t it wonderful how stories, whether told through words or colors, continue to teach us all?

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