Session 5: The Feast of the Epiphany

The Feast of the Epiphany marks the day the wise men reached the Holy Family, (Jesus, Mary & Joseph) by following the star in the sky. This year our church celebrates The traditional date for the Feast of the Epiphany is January 6, but some countries celebrate it on the Sunday after January 1st.

Parents, please read the following Bible passage with your children: 

Matthew 2:1-12  The Visit of the Magi

Below is a cartoon re-enactment of the Bible story for visual learners. Watch:

 

Activity:  Three Kings Craft

Directions: Make this easy craft with your children and attach a picture of your three kings to this 

lesson in Level 2 Google Classroom.  

 

Supplies: 

3 cardboard cylinders from an empty roll of paper towels or toilet paper

construction paper 

scissors (with a parent's help or safety scissors) 

markers or crayons 

glue stick

 

How to create your kings: 

Take three cardboard cylinders, about the same height. decorate with construction paper to create a

face and clothing. Use a scissors and glue stick to finish your kings.

Use this picture as a model, (below). Of course yours don't have to look exactly like this. Be creative

and have fun.  

 

I can't wait to see your kings! 

 

  

Extra: Watch raw footage clips of Pope Francis celebrating The Epiphany Mass at the beautiful Vatican in Rome. Our parish will also celebrate this day on Sunday, Jan. 3rd. Check the OLS bulletin online for Mass times.