This Palm Sunday assembly helps children understand the significance of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It begins with a moment of stillness before diving into the Bible story from Matthew 21:1-11. Children imagine being part of the joyful crowd welcoming Jesus as He humbly rides a donkey symbolising peace while people wave palm branches, a sign of victory. The assembly explains that Jesus is a different kind of king, bringing love and humility instead of power and war.
The “Respond” section encourages reflection on how we welcome Jesus in our lives by showing kindness and love. It highlights Palm Sunday as the beginning of Holy Week, reminding us of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice.
Finally, the assembly ends with a prayer and a call to go forth spreading joy, just as the people of Jerusalem did.
It has an approximate running time of 20 minutes and is suitable for whole school primary assembly audience. It was written for a Catholic school but can easily be adapted.
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