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Bible comic colouring page
Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb Bible Comic Colouring Page for Kids
A printable Bible comic colouring page based on Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb. Children colour the panels and read or listen to the captions to follow the story. Story focus: Jesus dies on the cross to save us. On the third day, the stone is rolled away. Jesus appears alive to His friends.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 15–25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- 1 A4-size printable PDF
- Comic-style Bible story layout
- Black and white line art (easy to photocopy)
- Clear captions for young readers
- A4 size (ready to print)
Your download files
- MaryMagdaleneFindstheEmptyTomb_John20.pdf: 1 page
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Following several illustrated panels and reading speech or story text adds a literacy demand to the colouring.
Read panels aloud and help children follow their order. Check the story and wording before using it with younger children.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons. An adult reader may be helpful for younger children.
Time & preparation
One comic page, including colouring. Shared reading and discussion are additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: John 20:1–18
Mary Magdalene finds Jesus’ tomb open and later remains outside weeping. At first she does not recognise Jesus; when he calls her by name, she recognises him and goes to tell the disciples.
Main takeaway: Mary’s encounter moves from grief to recognition and sharing the resurrection news.
While you colour the panels
Read the panels in order, pausing at a change in a character’s action or understanding.
Pause at the question about why Mary is weeping and at Jesus speaking her name. Keep her experience distinct from a general summary of every Easter account.
Younger learners can describe an action in one panel. Older learners can compare a caption with its Bible passage and discuss what a short comic leaves out.
Questions to explore
- Why was Mary crying?
- What helped her recognise Jesus?
- What message did she take to the disciples?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: MaryMagdaleneFindstheEmptyTomb_John20.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Is this a comic to read or a colouring sheet?
It combines both on one page: outlined comic panels with story captions. Read the panels in sequence, then colour and talk about the illustrated moments. It is a flat printable, with no paper mechanism to assemble. Printed captions include “She sees the stone rolled away and runs to tell the disciples” and “Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb early in the morning”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. MaryMagdaleneFindstheEmptyTomb_John20.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Printer paper and colouring pencils or crayons. An adult can read the captions and help children follow the order of the panels.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Read panels aloud and help children follow their order. Check the story and wording before using it with younger children. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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