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Hi Julie

I had to extend religious services from time to time because volunteers ran them and they were kind of short

First make a song book of hymns or perhaps you have one

Choose the residents favorites

This could be an activity extension

Some of my favorites are

This is the day

Jesus loves me

Amazing grace

The old rugged cross

In the garden

Count your blessings

This song happens to be one of my favorites because it can lead to a discussion about what the residents are blessed with

Along those lines we did the ABC's Of what we are thankful for or whatever is related to Easter

I like to alternate songs and discussion

In fact you can discuss the hymns you are singing you can talk about going to church

I like to discuss them too

Also you can discuss Easter and how they celebrated it

Another good topic for discussion is kindness and forgiveness

Here are some ideas on golden Carers that might be helpful to you

https://www.goldencarers.com/15-ways-to-celebrate-world-prayer-

day/4386/

https://www.goldencarers.com/samples-of-prayers/4174/

You could also

You could try reminiscing about any special prayers, Sunday school and church picnics. Did they use Rosary beads? Do they remember their first communion, confirmation? How about favourite hymns? What do they feel when they see photos of young animals or beautiful sunsets/nature? Have they been to other religious services/weddings etc and noticed the difference to their own? Do they remember what priests,nuns or clergymen wore? eg habit,wimple,dog collar.

Here are some ideas specific to Easter

https://www.goldencarers.com/easter-quiz---religious-2/7084/

https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Easter+&search_tag=Activity

Hi again Julie

This might help you also

https://www.goldencarers.com/10-spiritual-activities-for-people-with-alzheimers-disease/4271/

https://www.goldencarers.com/15-ways-to-celebrate-world-prayer-day/4386/

https://www.goldencarers.com/comments/20812/

Hello Julie - A nice little hymn is called:All things bright and beautiful -

REFRAIN

All things bright and beautiful

All creatures great and small

All things wise and wonderful

The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens

Each little bird that sings

He made their glowing colours

He made their tiny wings.

REFRAIN

The purple headed mountains

The river running by

The sunset and the morning

That brightens up the sky.

The cold wind in the winter

The pleasant summer sun

The ripe fruits in the garden

He made them everyone.

REFRAIN

The tall trees in the greenwood

The meadows where we play

The rushes by the water

To gather every day.

REFRAIN

He gave us eyes to see them

And lips that we might tell

How Great is God Almighty

Who has made all things well.

REFRAIN

This can also be read out as a poem.

Our clients loved to sing and clap their hands.

A happy Easter to you all.

I played it on the piano, and played just one or two verses and choruses, up to you how many you want to do, Just a suggestion.

Gwyneth

Hi Julie, here are some more ideas:

https://www.goldencarers.com/30-easter-celebration-ideas-songs-poems/7129/