Lent Week 3: DIY Lenten Cross

 

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St John of God loved Jesus and didn’t like to see suffering without doing something about it. Make your own cross to keep Christ ever present before you as a visual reminder of His suffering and sacrifice that redeemed the world.

What you’ll need:

  • 2 Paddlepop sticks
  • Playdough or plasticine (our playdough recipe is here)
  • Purple fabric or ribbon (1.5cm x 15cm)
  • Craft glue
  • Scissors

What to do:

Trim one paddlepop stick by about 4cm.

Glue this to another paddlepop stick to make your cross.

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Leave to dry. Once dry drape your fabric over the cross like this:

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Use some glue to hold in place. Leave to dry.

Make a small mound out of playdough or plasticine.

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Press your cross into the middle.

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All done and you could add this to your Lenten prayer space.

 

 

 

Originally posted 2015-03-04 10:30:53.

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