Encounter the Risen Christ and contemplate the love of God with this free coloring page of a simplified San Damiano cross. Great activity and prayer for kids! Check out this free coloring activity to create a 3D San Damiano cross using only paper, scissors, glue, and your favorite coloring medium. San Damiano Cross coloring page, my drawing based on the original Romanesque rood cross in the Basilica of Saint Clare in Assisi, Italy.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOADABLE DIGITAL FILE. 1) Download and print the San Damiano activity page. 2) Color the crucifix and borders.
- - - Leave the areas with an X uncolored because these areas will not be visible after assembly and wax from crayons might resist glue. 3) Cut on all the dotted lines. - - - Adults should very carefully cut out the pattern.
4) Fold on the solid lines. 5) Glue the X marked tabs to the backside of the. Free printable Jesus Coloring Pages in PDF format, ready to download and print for peaceful, meaningful coloring time.
This coloring sheet portrays the San Damiano Cross, rich with iconographic meaning. At its center stands Christ on the cross, his arms extended, yet depicted alive and strong, symbolizing His triumph over death. The surrounding figures-Mary, John, angels, and saints-testify to the community of believers and the witness of faith.
Decorative lilies at the base evoke purity, resurrection, and. Catechist Meagen Farrell created this simplified coloring page of the San Damiano cross for contemplation in the Easter season. She found it worked best with colored pencils for children in CGS levels 2-3 along with a larger version of the cross for reference.
This modified coloring page retains the following elements. Thank you! The workbook includes an 8.5" x 11" size coloring page of the San Damiano Cross, but also includes a larger cross that can be assembled to the size of 19" x 14". You can print the pieces of the large Cross on cardstock, color them, and mount the assembled cross on cardboard to create your own wall hanging of this very special icon cross!
The San Damiano Cross is the cross before which St. Francis of Assisi prayed in 1205 when he heard Christ's call: 'Francis, rebuild my Church, which is falling into ruin.' The image of Christ is central, surrounded by angels, saints, and witnesses who point to the glory of the Resurrection. Unlike typical crucifixes, the San Damiano Cross highlights Christ's triumphant posture.