Stations of the Cross
The “Stations of the Cross” are 14 artistic representations of Jesus — from when he was condemned to death to when he was laid in the grave. The stations are often displayed on the walls of liturgical churches (Catholic, Lutheran, etc.). The practice of moving from station to station to pray and commemorate Christ’s death (and the events that led up to it) is said to have originated with Saint Francis of Assisi (C. 1181-1226). Historically, the number of stations varied, but in the 18th century, the number was fixed at 14. The practice of praying through the stations of the cross is a popular tradition during Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) and especially on Good Friday. I hope that you find the ideas and links below helpful in creating a meaningful tradition for your family!
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