Easter Devotions for Families: A Curated Guide of Books, Printables & Readings

This post: A handpicked collection of Easter devotions for families—featuring books, printables, and simple tools to create meaningful Holy Week moments.

During the quiet of Easter 2020, I stumbled into the beauty of Holy Week. With our family at home and our schedule wide open, I started exploring the days leading up to Easter Sunday—known as Passion Week—and something sacred clicked. That pause became a turning point in how I now approach Easter as a mother and a woman of faith.

Since then, I’ve been curating my favorite Easter devotions for families—books, printables, audio readings, and a few meaningful tools to help you and your children walk through Holy Week with intention and grace.

If you’re looking for faith-filled Easter devotions for families, Holy Week resources for kids, or picture books that help make Passion Week meaningful, this post is for you.

These ideas and resources are perfect for family devotions, homeschool routines, or any time you read aloud or do activities with your kids.

(Our family’s Morning Time was how I fit in extras like this when my kids were little. If you’re new to Morning Time, I definitely recommend Better Together by Pam Barnhill.)

Looking for more family inspiration? Check out my favorite devotionals for kids right here.

Easter Devotions for Families: Tools to Enrich Holy Week at Home

1. Make the Most of Holy Week

A thoughtful article for adults or older teens. Includes ideas for observing Holy Week and recommended Gospel readings. Read it here.

2. Holy Week Devotionals by John Piper

Audio devotionals for Passion Week, best suited for older kids and adults. Listen here.

3. The Final Week of Jesus by Max Lucado

A beautifully written devotional book for families to read together during Passion Week. Grab a copy from Amazon.

4. Look to Jesus by Ruth Chou Simons

I love this elegant, picture-card-style Lent devotional set. Features art work and inspiring words by Ruth Chou Simons. Order your set here.

Holy Week Resources for Kids: Devotions, Crafts, and Printables

5. Walking Through Holy Week (Focus on the Family)

A free, family-friendly devotional series covering each day of Holy Week. Explore it here.

6. Passion Week Timeline & Craftivity

My boys loved this hands-on printable! A creative way to reinforce Passion Week events. Cost: $2. Get it here.

7. “The Last Supper” Printable Coloring Page

Celebrate the Last Supper and explore Michelangelo’s artwork with this printable. Cost: $3. Download here.

11 Holy Week + Easter Devotions For Families to Download or Read | Kristy's Cottage blog
11 Holy Week + Easter Devotions For Families to Download or Read | Kristy's Cottage blog

Faith-Filled Picture Books for Easter and Passion Week

8. The Easter Story (Alice in Bibleland)

My youngest son’s favorite Easter picture book. A simple and gentle retelling.

9. Holy Week: An Emotions Primer

A board book for little ones that walks through the emotional moments of Holy Week.

10. The Donkey Who Carried the King by R.C. Sproul

An engaging retelling of Palm Sunday with beautiful illustrations.

11. The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross

A visually rich journey from Eden to Resurrection Sunday. A family favorite!

Easter devotions for families, FREE holy week activities to download or read, + unforgettable Easter picture books for kids.
Easter devotions for families, FREE holy week activities to download or read, + unforgettable Easter picture books for kids.


Your turn.

Do you have a favorite Easter read aloud or Passion Week tradition? Drop a comment below and tell us about it!

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2 Comments

  1. Thanks for this helpful list, Kristy! Perfect for slowing down and reflecting.

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