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Christian Mosaics

Activity Objective:
The young people will become familiar with an art form used by early Christians to express their faith.
Lesson Outcome:
The young people should be able to describe the role of art in Christian prayer.
Materials
  • Pieces of colored paper
  • White construction paper (1 sheet per young person)
  • Glue
  • Examples of mosaics
Directions:
  • Explain to the young people that a mosaic is an art form that developed during the fourth century and was used to cover the inner walls of basilicas.
  • Show pictures of mosaics and lead the young people in a discussion of the symbols used and what those symbols mean.
  • Direct the young people to create their own mosaics by following these directions:

Choose a design used in the early Church, such as a fish, a cross, the book of life, or the shepherd. Sketch the design lightly on a sheet of white construction paper.

Tear colored paper into small pieces and glue them to the sketch, filling every space inside the outline.

  • Invite volunteers to share their art work. Display the mosaics in a visible place.
Learning Styles:
Art/Space Smart
Approximate Time:
25-30 minutes
Hints:
For the colored paper, you might use crepe paper, construction paper, or torn magazine photos.

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