Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
Home Activities:
- Traditionally the Orthodox visit the cemetery this day; visit the graves of any family members. Pray for them.
- Make koliva with your child. Recipe enclosed.
- Puzzle for older children. Coloring page.
- Read the story at bedtime each night.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, for the Christians departed this life before us, especially (names), we pray thee give them rest, in the place of Thy rest. Amen.
EASY KOLIVA
Take 1 pound of wheat berries and soak them in water in a large pot. Then drain them and boil for 4 hours in fresh water. Drain again and spread on a large towel to dry. Empty wheat berries into a mixing bowl. Add:
½ cup confectioner’s sugar Optional:
1 tsp cinnamon 2 T chopped parsley
2 cups raisins ½ cup sesame seeds
1 cup chopped walnuts 1 pomegranate, broken into kernels
Pour onto serving tray and make a small hill. Cover with thick layer of confectioner’s sugar and decorate with a candle in the center, crosses of silver candies, and a border of Jordan almonds.
DOUBTING THOMAS MAZE
Thomas wants to see that Jesus is alive. Can you help Thomas find Him?
