Jesus Is Risen: An Easter Play for Children - Paperback

by Claudette Francis (Author)

Jesus is Risen... an Easter play written especially for children, gives an account of the Resurrection of Jesus in a unique and different way. Through the form of a fictional trial, presided over by Judge Arnold, key witnesses like Mary Magdalene, Peter, Cleopas, and Thomas are given a VOICE in an entertaining, inspirational and educational performance. The writer offers an easy way for children to learn about the most significant event in the Bible. The more than forty Scriptural quotes and references used in the drama serve to stretch, strengthen, and deepen their faith in Jesus, the Son of God, who gave his life for the sins of the whole world. A set of ten questions, blank pages for children's drawings, and a Resurrection Word Find, make this book a unique teaching tool for parents and teachers.

Author Biography

Claudette Francis devoted more than half a century to teaching children in Elementary schools, in her native country Guyana, and in Canada. Francis used drama as a popular form of teaching, and she adapted stories into plays for her students, who performed them on stage. Francis is now retired and lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is spending a portion of her retirement years to continue writing drama, and other inspirational books. She is also the author of ''The Mystery of the Resurrection," "The Mystery of the Nativity," "Study Guide and Workbook to accompany the Mystery of the Nativity," and "Children's Bible Stories Workbook."