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Using Sacred Art to Bring the Faith Alive

How to Use

Because sacred art is a proven way to infuse your classroom with beauty while encouraging fruitful discussions, we have included several images below, along with ways to bring the painting to life.

How to Use

Because sacred art is a proven way to infuse your classroom with beauty while encouraging fruitful discussions, we have included several images below, along with ways to bring the painting to life.

Art featured in Spirit of Truth: Our Life in Jesus (2nd Grade)

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas

Thomas doubted Jesus' Resurrection until he himself touched Jesus' side. Teach your students not to be a "doubting Thomas".

c. 1601-1602, Caravaggio
What Our Lord Saw From the Cross

What Our Lord Saw From the Cross

Present to your students a unique perspective of the crucifixion!

c. 1886-1894, James Tissot
Christ Washing the Disciples’ Feet

Christ Washing the Disciples’ Feet

Jesus presents a radical change to what it means to serve others. Help show your students with this image.

c. 1616, Dirck van Baburen
The Sacrifice of Isaac

The Sacrifice of Isaac

The New Testament lies hidden in the Old Testament. Hep your students uncover it with this image.

c. 1617, Caravaggio
San Damiano Cross

San Damiano Cross

This cross has great significance! Reflecting on all the tiny figures on the borders of the cross will be very fruitful for your students!

Replica after 1100 original
 
Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Did your students know that Jesus spent the first four years of His life in Egypt? Show them this image to help you tell the story of the flight into Egypt!

c. 1879, , Luc-Olivier Merson
The Annunciation

The Annunciation

This image smoothly initiates class discussion and also begins a brief review of the previous unit!

c. 1508-1519, Juan de Flandes
Adoration of the Shepherds

Adoration of the Shepherds

Reflecting on this peaceful image helps your students to more clearly imagine the amazing mystery of the Incarnation!

c. 1622, Gerard van Honthorst
The Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity

This image challenges us to meditate on the Passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which God planned since the very beginning.

c. ~1500-1550, Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
King David in Prayer

King David in Prayer

We all sin against God every day. King David in this image gives an excellent example of repentance and reverence!

c. 1637, Pieter de Grebber
Baptism of Christ

Baptism of Christ

The Holy Spirit descended onto Jesus during His baptism in the form of a dove. Jesus prayed reverently while He was being baptized.

c. 1472-1475, Verrocchio
The Annunciation

The Annunciation

Show your students a simple yet beautiful image of the Annunciation.

c. 1450,Bl. Fra Angelico