Comedy & Tragedy Masks
Finding True Joy in Jesus
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In ancient Greek and Roman theater, actors wore masks to show which character they were
portraying, often using the familiar "Comedy and Tragedy" masks to express happiness or sadness.
Happiness is a wonderful feeling. It's great to feel happy! But happiness often depends on what is happening around us. Joy is different. Joy runs deeper and lasts longer because it comes from knowing and following Jesus.
Because of Jesus, it is possible to have joy even during sadness or tragedy. He promised to never leave
us, we are never alone. He understands our pain, disappointment, and struggles (Hebrews 13:5).
The Bible also tells us that God is preparing a new Heaven and a new earth for us. One day, he will wipe away every tear. There will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:4). That is a JOYFUL promise and something wonderful to look forward to!
Jesus tells us to stay close to him and follow him so that his joy will live in us (John
15:9-11). He also warned that in this world we will face trouble, but then he added,
"Take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
Prayer
"Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us, for dying for us, and for promising to wipe away all our tears someday. Help us to follow you so that your joy will be in us. Help us to share your joy with others. Amen."
Today we will make "Comedy & Tragedy" masks to "act out" the things that make us happy and sad, as well as the things that make us joyful in Jesus!
You Will Need: Mask pattern, scissors, black poster board or construction paper, white paper, glue stick, stapler, wooden paint stick.
Directions: Before class design a mask pattern for each child. Children trace the mask pattern on black card stock paper or poster board. Cut two black masks. Cut out face pieces on white paper: eyes, nose, and mouth for both mask patterns, and tears for the sad face. Glue the happy face pieces on one mask, and the sad face pieces on the other mask. Staple the masks to either side of the paint stick.
Copyright 2003 Sarah A. Keith
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