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How do you explain Easter to small children?

Zachary Rainey
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Rev. Zachary B. Rainey is an ordained minister with over 40 years of ministry and pastoral practice, including over 10 years as a hospice chaplain. He is a graduate of Northpoint Bible College and a member of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

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Only provide age-appropriate information. Babies are born with no fear of fire or electricity, no appreciation of the arts, no language skills, no responsibilities, and no knowledge of God. In regards to Easter, it is enough that an infant or toddler receives loving care that reflects the unselfish love of God found in the meaning of the Easter story. As the child matures, add details from the Gospel narrative. This will provide greater understanding of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Explain Jesus’ motive for such an unselfish love: Jesus gave His life to provide forgiveness, to break down the sinful barriers that people have placed between themselves and God, and to transform selfish people into a loving people.

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How do I explain Easter to a kid that's 4 years old? He knows just a bit about Jesus, he doesn't goes to church.

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Make sure that he understands that things like candy, eggs, and the Easter bunny are not why we celebrate Easter, that Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection and the chance at eternal salvation is why we celebrate. One idea to reinforce this is to call it "Resurrection Sunday" instead of Easter, as this translates to real meaning.

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Where does Jesus live?

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Right now Jesus lives in heaven, but he is also with us here on Earth, watching over us and using the Holy Spirit to guide us in our lives.

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Isn't Easter a pagan holiday?

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Some elements may have originally come from pagan celebrations, but celebrating the Resurrection is definitely Christian.

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