Saint Mary Magdalene: Witness of Easter for Kids
Updated: Oct 3
Mary Magdalene followed Jesus in gratitude and remained close during sorrow. At the empty tomb, the risen Jesus called her by name and sent her to announce the good news.
This story and its classroom pages explore mercy, grief, and Easter hope. The resources keep the Gospel account central and welcome gentle questions about difficult passages.
Available free on YouTube since July 13, 2026. Watch the complete video above. Runtime: 4:45. 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
How did Mary follow Jesus?
Why was she grieving at the tomb?
What helped her recognize Jesus?
What did Jesus send her to do?
A message of hope
Create a card celebrating that Jesus is risen. Add a kind sentence for someone who needs encouragement. Share it with an adult’s guidance; do not promise that sadness will disappear or force a grieving person to feel cheerful.
A note for parents and teachers
The story draws on Luke 8 and John 19-20 with dramatized inner thoughts and simplified scenes. The Bible does not identify Mary Magdalene as a prostitute. Evil spirits in the biblical account do not justify labeling a child’s illness or distress. Faithful love never requires remaining in an unsafe situation.
Pray together
Risen Jesus, thank you for calling us with love. Comfort sorrowful hearts and help us share your hope. Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for us. Amen.
Learn more
Original video release: July 13, 2026. Website article and teaching resources added October 3, 2026.
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