Inspired by Simon of Cyrene, who was special because he helped Jesus carrying the cross, one reflects and prays for a special person in ones life while creating ‘a pipe cleaner model’.
Equipment: pipe cleaners
Response: Action
Relationship: Me & Others
Ages
- Kinder
- Early Years
- Primary Years
- Middle Years
- Secondary Years
- Post-Secondary Years

Instructions
Simon was a very generous person for he helped and carried the burden of the One who was suffering. Think of someone you know, someone in your family, or a close friend who is special to you, for example, someone who takes care of you, makes you happy, listens to you and/or encourages you.
- As you think about what makes this person special to you, make a model of them out of pipe cleaners.
- You may say a silent prayer for this special person in your life.
Material
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Facts about Simon of Cyrene |
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Facts about Simon of Cyrene |
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