7-Day Easter Devotional for Families
Looking for a meaningful Easter devotional for families? This 7-day guide includes scripture, discussions, activities, and a free printable to help your family celebrate Easter with faith and intention!
One year, as we were tucking the kids into bed on Easter Eve, the questions started rolling in. “How does the Easter Bunny get inside?” “Does he turn the doorknob? Use magic? Come through the vents?!” Their little minds were running wild with logistics, completely missing the point of Easter.
And honestly? I couldn’t blame them. It’s easy to let the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and chocolate overload take center stage. But as parents, we have a beautiful opportunity to slow down and refocus our family’s hearts on Jesus—on the cross, the empty tomb, and the victory that changes everything.
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I created this 7-day Easter devotional for families. It’s designed to help you carve out just a few intentional moments each day to:
✅ Read scripture together
✅ Reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross
✅ Engage in simple discussions (even for wiggly little ones!)
✅ Pray as a family and grow in faith
You don’t need elaborate crafts or a perfect schedule—just an open heart and a few minutes each day. Let’s shift the focus from the bunny to the cross and make this Easter one your family will never forget.
How to Use This Easter Devotional For Families
Finding time to sit down as a family can feel impossible some days. Between school, work, sports, and dinner that somehow always needs to be made, adding one more thing to the schedule might seem overwhelming. But this 7-day Easter devotional for families isn’t about adding stress—it’s about creating meaningful moments that bring you closer to Jesus and to each other.
When To Do This Easter Family Devotional
There’s no perfect time to do this devotional—only the time that works for your family.
Here are a few ideas:
☀️ Morning (Breakfast or Before School) – A short, simple start to the day can help kids carry the message with them.
🌙 Evening (Dinner or Bedtime) – Unwinding with a family discussion and prayer can be a great way to reflect on the day.
📅 Weekend Catch-Up – If weekdays are too chaotic, you can group a couple of devotionals together on the weekend.
The key is consistency over perfection—even if it means discussing Jesus’ resurrection while someone is still chewing their toast.
Keeping It Engaging for All Ages
If your family is anything like mine, you’ve got a mix of ages, attention spans, and energy levels. Here are a few ways to make sure everyone stays engaged:
🎭 Act It Out – Have kids pretend to be part of the Easter story (Who wants to be the donkey?)
🖍 Draw or Journal – Let artistic kids sketch or write what stood out to them.
🗣 Take Turns Leading – Older kids can read the verse, and younger ones can answer simple questions.
🎶 Add Worship – Play a favorite worship song related to Easter before or after the devotional.
Encouraging Deeper Conversations
Easter is more than a story—it’s our story. Jesus’ death and resurrection change everything, and this devotional is an opportunity to help your kids see how faith impacts their everyday lives.
- Ask Open-Ended Questions: Instead of “Did you like today’s story?” try “How do you think the disciples felt that day?”
- Be Honest: If a question stumps you, admit it! Look up answers together.
- Share Personal Stories: How has Jesus changed your life? Kids learn from seeing faith lived out.
The goal isn’t just to teach them about Easter—it’s to help them experience it in a way that strengthens their faith and deepens your connection as a family.
So let’s get started. Just one day at a time, one conversation at a time, one prayer at a time. 💛
Want to learn about Christian Easter Traditions? Read more here!
Day-by-Day Easter Devotional Plan (Holy Week)
This Easter devotional for families walks through the key moments of Holy Week, helping your family experience the story of Jesus in a deeper way. Each day includes a short scripture reading, reflection questions, a family discussion, and a simple activity to bring the lesson to life.
🌿 Palm Sunday: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
📖 Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
🔎 Reflection: What would it have been like to see Jesus riding into Jerusalem?
💬 Family Discussion:
- Why do you think the people were so excited to see Jesus?
- What does it mean to welcome Jesus into our hearts today?
✂️ Activity: Make palm branches out of construction paper and reenact the scene by shouting “Hosanna!” as Jesus’ followers did.
⛪ Monday: Jesus Cleanses the Temple
📖 Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17
🔎 Reflection: Why did Jesus get upset in the temple?
💬 Family Discussion:
- What does this story teach us about keeping our hearts pure?
- Are there any distractions in our lives that keep us from focusing on God?
🧹 Activity: Work together to clean a room in your home as a symbol of cleansing our hearts to make space for God.
💡 Tuesday: Jesus’ Teachings on Faith
📖 Scripture: Mark 12:28-34
🔎 Reflection: What is the greatest commandment, and how can we live it out?
💬 Family Discussion:
- Why do you think love is the most important commandment?
- How can we show love to others, even when it’s difficult?
💌 Activity: Write love notes to each family member, sharing something you appreciate about them.
💔 Wednesday: Judas’ Betrayal
📖 Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16
🔎 Reflection: What do you think was going through Judas’ mind?
💬 Family Discussion:
- Have you ever felt tempted to do something you knew was wrong?
- How can we choose faithfulness to Jesus over temptation?
🙏 Activity: Write prayers asking God to give you a faithful heart, then place them in a jar to pray over during the week.
🍞 Thursday: The Last Supper
📖 Scripture: Luke 22:14-20
🔎 Reflection: What did Jesus mean when He said, “Do this in remembrance of me”?
💬 Family Discussion:
- How does communion help us remember Jesus’ sacrifice?
- What are ways we can serve others like Jesus served?
🥖 Activity: Share a small meal of bread and juice together as a family, discussing what it means to remember Jesus.
✝️ Friday: The Crucifixion
📖 Scripture: Luke 23:44-49
🔎 Reflection: Why did Jesus willingly die for us?
💬 Family Discussion:
- How does Jesus’ sacrifice show God’s love for us?
- What does it mean that our sins are forgiven?
📝 Activity: Write down sins or worries on paper, pray over them, and then shred or burn them as a symbol of Jesus taking them away.
⏳ Saturday: Waiting in Faith
📖 Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66
🔎 Reflection: How do we trust God when things feel uncertain?
💬 Family Discussion:
- How do you think Jesus’ followers felt on this day?
- Have you ever had to trust God when you didn’t understand what was happening?
🕯 Activity: Spend a few moments in quiet prayer, reflecting on God’s faithfulness.
🌅 Sunday: The Resurrection!
📖 Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
🔎 Reflection: How does Jesus’ resurrection give us hope?
💬 Family Discussion:
- How does knowing Jesus is alive change how we live?
- What is something you want to thank Jesus for today?
🎉 Activity: Celebrate with a joyful Easter breakfast and play worship music to thank God for the gift of Jesus!
This devotional is designed to fit into your family’s rhythm with flexibility and grace—whether you go through all seven days or just a few, the most important thing is making space to focus on Jesus’ love and victory. 💛
Free Printable Easter Devotional Guide
To help your family dive deeper into the Easter devotional for families, I’ve created a free printable guide! This PDF includes:
✅ Daily Scripture readings for Holy Week
✅ Reflection questions to spark meaningful conversations
✅ Family activities and crafts to bring the Easter story to life
✅ Simple prayers to guide your time together
This devotional is perfect for busy families who want to keep Christ at the center of Easter in an easy and engaging way.
Print it out, keep it on the table, and use it as a guide throughout the week!
Final Thoughts: Easter Devotional for Families
I hope your home will be filled with meaningful conversations, laughter, and moments of deep reflection. Easter is more than just a holiday—it’s the foundation of our faith, a reminder that Jesus’ love and sacrifice changed everything.
But the beauty of Easter doesn’t have to end when the baskets are emptied and the eggs are found. How can we carry this spirit of hope, gratitude, and faith into everyday life?
- Continue family devotions – Set aside time each week for Scripture reading, discussion, and prayer. It doesn’t have to be long—even 10-15 minutes can make a lasting impact.
- Live out the message of Easter – Look for small ways to love, serve, and forgive daily, just as Jesus did.
- Create new family traditions – Whether it’s a weekly meal where you talk about faith or a service project to bless others, find ways to keep your hearts focused on Christ beyond the holiday.
Easter is the beginning of a greater story—the story of redemption, renewal, and new life in Christ. May your family walk forward with renewed faith, deeper love, and the joy of knowing that He is risen! 🙌✨
