Lent Week 5 for Kids | Jesus Raises Lazarus
Mary and Martha grieve their brother Lazarus. Jesus enters their sorrow, weeps, and calls his friend from the tomb in the life-giving sign recorded in John 11.
The teaching pages recall the event without turning it into a promise that every loss will be reversed on earth. Children explore Jesus' compassion and practice words of patient care for someone who is sad.
Available free on YouTube since March 16, 2026. Watch the complete video above. Runtime: 2:10. Suggested ages: about 7–11.
Free teaching resources
Use these printable materials at home, in a Catholic classroom, in homeschool, or in parish religious education. The complete four-page packet includes a two-page leader guide with discussion questions, answer cues, an activity, prayer, and teaching notes, plus two student response options. Choose Draw & Tell or Read & Write to suit the child. PDFs are US Letter and suitable for black-and-white printing.
Talk about it together
Why were Mary and Martha grieving?
What did Jesus do before raising Lazarus?
What happened when Jesus called Lazarus?
How can you support someone grieving?
Near in sadness
Make a gentle support card with three boxes: Listen, Be Present, and Ask for Help. Add a respectful phrase in each, such as I am here or Would you like company? Connect them with Jesus' care for his friends. Do not require the card to be sent to a bereaved person.
A note for parents and teachers
The video includes death, grief, and a tomb. Preview it sensitively and explain that Lazarus' return is a particular Gospel sign, not a promise about every bereavement.
John 11 presents a unique sign; it does not promise that all deceased loved ones return to earthly life. Lazarus returned to mortal life, unlike Jesus' glorified Resurrection. Grief is not weak faith and should not be rushed.
Pray together
Jesus, stay near those who grieve. Help us offer patient care and trust your promise of life. Amen.
Learn more
Original video release: March 16, 2026. Website article and teaching resources added October 3, 2026.
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