Stations of the Cross

The “Stations of the Cross” are 14 artistic representations of Jesus — from when he was condemned to death to when he was laid in the grave. The stations are often displayed on the walls of liturgical churches (Catholic, Lutheran, etc.). The practice of moving from station to station to pray and commemorate Christ’s death (and the events that led up to it) is said to have originated with Saint Francis of Assisi (C. 1181-1226). Historically, the number of stations varied, but in the 18th century, the number was fixed at 14. The practice of praying through the stations of the cross is a popular tradition during Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) and especially on Good Friday. I hope that you find the ideas and links below helpful in creating a meaningful tradition for your family!
Stations of the Cross Ideas
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			Stations of the Cross Cards By The Bookworm Free to print!
			Stations of the Cross Coloring Pages By St. John the Baptist Church Free to print!
			Stations of the Cross Craft By Inside My Domestic Church Directions can be found here.
			Stations of the Cross Eggs (18 Day Activity) By Catholic Icing Free printables can be found here.
			Stations of the Cross Placemats By Episcopal Atlanta Free to print!
			Stations of the Cross Prayer Booklet By St. John the Baptist Church Free to print!

Below are some additional ideas available for purchase. Note that some of these products may have affiliate links; this will not impact your cost in any way.


			Stations of the Cross Cards (8×10) Available at Amazon.com
			Stations of the Cross Cards (4×6 or 8×10) Available at CHC
			Stations of the Cross Grotto Kit Available at Amazon.com See an example here.
			Flip Easel to Display SOC Cards Available at Amazon.com