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This 20-word Easter word search explores the central events of the Christian Easter narrative for students in Grades 3–5. Hidden words include Resurrection, Calvary, Gethsemane, Golgotha, and Forgiveness, covering key locations, figures, and theological themes. Use it during an Easter unit, as part of religious-education instruction, or as a classroom or home Easter activity.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Easter
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • CALVARY
  • CROSS
  • CRUCIFY
  • DEATH
  • DISCIPLES
  • FORGIVENESS
  • GETHSEMANE
  • GOLGOTHA
  • JERUSALEM
  • JESUS
  • MARY
  • PASSOVER
  • RESURRECTION
  • RISEN
  • SACRIFICE
  • SALVATION
  • STONE
  • TEMPLE
  • TOMB
  • VEIL

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