Resources for Mission and Ministry with children based on Candlemas.
Below are links to a number of resources to help you with your ministry. Many of the resources are not produced or endorsed by the Diocese. Please ensure that the resource is right for both your tradition and context before using. Do contact childrenandfamilies@elydiocese.org if you have any questions or need further help or support.
Candlemas (the Church Festival celebrating the presentation of Jesus in the temple) is celebrated 40 days after Christmas on 2 February. When Mary & Joseph brought their baby to the temple 40 days after He was born, Simeon recognised that Jesus was the one he had been waiting for, the Light of the World. When Anna saw the baby, she too saw the hope Jesus would bring.
- Free resources and activities for Candlemas for a children’s session, or to use as appropriate for an all-age service from Roots on the web
- Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity for Candlemas
- A selection of simple Candlemas crafts from Flame Creative
- Let's meet Anna and Simeon, a simple craft idea from lettheirlightshine
- Make a paper 2D Candle
- Make a paper 3D Candlemas candle
- All age service resources for Candlemas from BRF Ministries
- Resources suitable for use in Schools to explore the feast of Candlemas from assemblies.org.uk
- A prayer to use at Candlemas from engageworship
Did you know Snowdrops are also known as Candlemas Bells?
Some of the first wildflowers to appear at this time of year are snowdrops. Often found in churchyards, these little flowers were traditionally used to decorate churches for the festival. Now of course as wildflowers they are left to grow in their natural habitat.
- Make Snowdrop Suncatchers for Candlemas with Sun Hats & Wellie Boots