Seekers and Friends · Week 3 · Grades 3–5
Guided Notes: St. Mary Magdalene
- Name
- Date
- Class
Follow along as your teacher presents. Fill in each section when its slide is on the screen.
A woman from Magdala
Mary came from Magdala, a fishing town beside the blank 1 of Galilee. That is why she is called Mary Magdalene.
The Gospel of blank 2 says Jesus healed her of a great suffering. After that she became one of his disciples.
Mary and other women, such as blank 3 and Susanna, traveled with Jesus and the twelve apostles. They used their own money to provide what the group needed.
Words to know
Write what each word means.
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Disciple | Write your answer |
| Apostle | Write your answer |
| Resurrection | Write your answer |
| Witness | Write your answer |
She stayed, and she was sent
When Jesus was crucified, most of his friends ran away in fear. Mary Magdalene stayed near the cross with his mother.
Early on Sunday she went to the blank 4 and found it open. She stood outside, weeping.
A man asked why she was crying. She thought he was the blank 5. Then he said, “Mary!” She knew at once that it was Jesus, alive.
Jesus sent her to tell the blank 6. She went and announced, “I have seen the Lord.”
Quick check
Who did Mary first think the risen Jesus was? Circle one.
- A A Roman soldier
- B The apostle Peter
- C An angel of God
- D The gardener
Staying or leaving?
Mary stayed with Jesus when it was hard. Sort each choice: is it staying with a friend, or leaving a friend alone? Check one box for each.
| Item | Staying with a friend | Leaving a friend alone |
|---|---|---|
| Sitting with a classmate who is sad | ||
| Quitting the game when a friend starts losing | ||
| Putting your tablet down when a friend talks | ||
| Leaving someone out of the group chat | ||
| Visiting a grandparent who is sick | ||
| Looking at a screen while a friend cries |
Quick check
Why is Mary called the Apostle to the Apostles? Circle one.
- A She wrote one of the four Gospels
- B She was sent to tell them Jesus is risen
- C She was the sister of two apostles
- D She chose who the twelve would be
Think, pair, share
Mary brought the best news ever in person. She said what she had seen with her own eyes. When is it better to tell someone something face to face instead of in a text or a video?
Think: my idea before we talk
Sentence starters: “Face to face is better when ...”“A message on a screen cannot ...”“Mary stayed and told the truth, so I could ...”
Pair: something my partner said
Let us pray
“I have seen the Lord.”
John 20:18
Risen Jesus, you call each of us by name.
Help us stay with friends who are hurting.
Help us share your good news with joy.
St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us.
Amen.
My own prayer or intention:
Well done!
Mary Magdalene stayed at the cross and was the first witness of the Resurrection. Her feast day is July 22.
One thing I learned today:
One question I still have:
Challenge: This week, share one piece of good news face to face, with no screen in your hand.