Holy Week 2026
Greater Love
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You’re invited to remember the events of the last week of Jesus Christ’s mortal life, when He overcame sin and death so each of us can do the same. As you learn of Him, feel His love, and follow His example, you will find the peace, hope, and joy that comes from being His disciple.
March 29 - 1 hour service
Day 1: “Hosanna in the Highest”
Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem to fulfill His final, sacred mission. The crowd welcomed Him with palm leaves and cried, “Hosanna in the highest,” or “Please save us.” For generations, the people in Jerusalem had been waiting for the Messiah to come and save them from oppression. Imagine the joy of being in the crowd, welcoming the Savior with palm leaves. What would you do to welcome someone who could free you?
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- What can you do this week to joyfully welcome the Savior into your life?
- On this Palm Sunday, join us by attending a Church service as we welcome Jesus Christ into our hearts and lives. You can use the meetinghouse locator to find a service near you.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “The Lord’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem” (video), Gospel Library
- “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” Hymns, no. 69
- New Testament Seminary Student Manual (2023), 209–10
- Gary E. Stevenson, “And We Talk of Christ,” Liahona, May 2025, 56–59
- Ronald A. Rasband, “Hosanna to the Most High God,” Liahona, May 2023, 108–12
Activities for Children
March 30
Day 2: “The House of Prayer”
Have you ever struggled to feel peace because of the chaos and noise around you? When Jesus Christ entered the temple, it was full of confusion and noise instead of peace and holiness. He cleared the merchants and noise, and cleansed the temple because it was a holy place. He can do the same for us. Because of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, we can find peace and holiness as we strive to remove distraction and sin from our lives.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- What distractions are keeping you from finding time to focus more on Jesus Christ?
- Think of a change you can make today to clear away the confusion and noise around you. Pray for help to make that change in your life.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “Jesus Cleanses the Temple” (video), Gospel Library
- “More Holiness Give Me,” Hymns, no. 131
- New Testament Seminary Student Manual (2023), 211–12
- D. Martin Goury, “Be Thou Clean,” Liahona, Nov. 2024, 42–44
- Tad R. Callister, “The Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2019, 85–87
Activities for Children
March 31
Day 3: “Love Thy Neighbour”
At times, it can feel like the world is full of hate, despair, and loneliness. But Jesus Christ taught that we can make a difference when we keep the two great commandments—loving God and loving our neighbors. Christ’s life was the perfect example of how to show love for God and others. And then Christ showed the greatest love of all through His Atonement, which included His suffering for our sins, His death on the cross, and His Resurrection from the grave.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- How can you show greater love to others?
- List the names of three people you can show greater love for. How can you show your love for them?
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “The Greatest Commandment” (video), Gospel Library
- “Love One Another,” Children’s Songbook, no. 136
- For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices [2022], 10–14
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Love of God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 21–24
- Gary E. Stevenson, “Bridging the Two Great Commandments,” Liahona, May 2024, 104–7
Activities for Children
April 1
Day 4: “A Good Work”
A woman anointed Jesus with costly ointment. Some people were critical of the way she showed her devotion to the Savior. Jesus Christ knows that our best efforts to show our love and devotion will not be perfect. Being a devoted disciple doesn’t mean being perfect but rather continually trying to be more like Jesus Christ.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- What good work can you do today to show your devotion to the Savior?
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “Bread of Life, Living Water,” Hymns—For Home and Church, Gospel Library
- Scripture Helps: New Testament [2024], 97
- D. Todd Christofferson, “Worship,” Liahona, May 2025, 75–80
- Kristin M. Yee, “The Joy of Our Redemption,” Liahona, Nov. 2024, 57–60
Activities for Children
April 2
Day 5: “In Remembrance of Me”
During the Passover, the people remembered how they had been saved by the blood of the lamb, sacrificed for them. On the night of the Passover, Jesus gathered His disciples for the Last Supper. He gave them bread and wine as sacred symbols of His body and blood, which would be sacrificed for them. He taught them to always remember Him. He then went to the Garden of Gethsemane, where He began His suffering for our sins.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- What sins are you willing to repent of and overcome to help you remember the Savior’s suffering for you? Record your experience of repentance.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “The Last Supper” (video), Gospel Library
- “The Savior Suffers in Gethsemane” (video), Gospel Library
- “Gethsemane,” Hymns—For Home and Church, Gospel Library
- Scripture Helps: New Testament [2024], 105–6
- Dallin H. Oaks, “What Has Our Savior Done for Us?,” Liahona, May 2021, 75–77
- Neil L. Andersen, “The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ,” Liahona, Nov. 2025, 69–72
- Topics and Questions, “Atonement of Jesus Christ” (Gospel Study Guide), Gospel Library
Activities for Children
April 3
Day 6: “Forgive Them”
We have all made mistakes that hurt our relationship with God. But Jesus suffered in Gethsemane and on the cross so that we could repent, be forgiven of our mistakes, and restore our harmonious relationship with God. Even in His agony on the cross, the Savior prayed that those who mocked and persecuted Him would be forgiven.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- Think of someone who has hurt or offended you. What can you do to begin to forgive them? How does knowing that Christ was willing to die for everyone help you see that person differently?
- Read some scriptures about forgiveness today. You can use the Gospel Library app to search for scriptures by topic, or you could search online for scriptures about forgiveness.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “Jesus Is Scourged and Crucified” (video), Gospel Library
- “Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands,” Hymns—For Home and Church, Gospel Library
- Topics and Questions, “Forgiveness” (Gospel Study Guide), Gospel Library
- Camille N. Johnson, “Jesus Christ Is Relief,” Liahona, May 2023, 81–84
- Kristin M. Yee, “Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 36–39
- Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Sunday Will Come,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 28–30
Activities for Children
April 4 - General Conference
Day 7: “I Am the Light”
After Jesus’s body was placed in the tomb, His disciples waited. Even though Christ had told them that He would rise again, they were confused, heartbroken, and uncertain about what would come next. There are times when we may feel like we are waiting in darkness. But even in our own moments of uncertainty, we can have confidence that God will fulfill His promises.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- In what part of your life do you feel like you are waiting—perhaps without clear answers or hope?
- How can trusting in Christ’s sacrifice bring you peace even in those moments of uncertainty?
- If you’re able to attend the temple, schedule an appointment to serve in the house of the Lord. Serving in the temple can bring light and hope into your life. If you’re able, schedule an appointment to worship in the house of the Lord. If you’re not able to serve in the temple, write on a piece of paper one thing you have been praying or hoping for. Place the paper somewhere safe as a symbol of trusting Christ with what you are praying or hoping for.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “Jesus Is Laid in a Tomb” (video), Gospel Library
- “Where Can I Turn for Peace?,” Hymns, no. 129
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “Not as the World Giveth,” Liahona, May 2021, 35–38
- D. Todd Christofferson, “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 111–14
Activities for Children
April 5 - General Conference
An Invitation to Participate in a New Stake Tradition
We invite all believers on Easter Sunday to greet one another with a 3 word exclamation "He Is Risen!" The person so greeted responds with the same words: "He Is Risen!"
Day 8: “He Is Risen”
On the third day, the tomb was empty. Jesus Christ rose from the dead, completing His Atonement and breaking the bonds of sin and death. He was resurrected, meaning His spirit body was reunited with His physical body after death and He became immortal. His Resurrection means that we too will live again and be resurrected. We can find joy and hope in Him every day.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- What does Christ’s Resurrection mean for your future, your family, and your daily life?
- Watch or listen to general conference today to hear prophets and apostles teach about Jesus Christ and His Resurrection.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “Jesus Is Resurrected” (video), Gospel Library
- “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” Hymns, no. 136
- “He Is Risen!,” Hymns, no. 199
- Topics and Questions, “Resurrection” (Gospel Study Guide), Gospel Library
- Scripture Helps: New Testament [2024], 124–27
- Gerrit W. Gong, “Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 52–55
- Gerrit W. Gong, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 97–98
- Thomas S. Monson, “He Is Risen!,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 87–90
Activities for Children
April 6
Day 9: “Peace Be unto You”
Easter is the beginning of a new life in Christ. After His Resurrection, Jesus continued to minister and teach. He appeared to His disciples in Jerusalem (see John 20) and later visited people in the Americas (see 3 Nephi 11). Jesus brought peace, taught His gospel, and invited all to come unto Him. His ministry continues even now through living prophets, scripture, and personal revelation. We can be disciples of Jesus Christ as we follow His example and share His message of peace.
Scriptures
Easter Inspiration from Church Leaders:
Invitation
- Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection are not just events in history; they are invitations to live as Christ’s disciples every day. How can you continue to experience the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement in your daily life?
- Set a Christ-centered goal this week. It could be daily prayer, scripture study, service, or anything you feel will bring you closer to Christ.
Additional Resources for Personal or Family Study
- “The Risen Lord Appears to the Apostles” (video), Gospel Library
- “Jesus Christ Appears at the Temple | 3 Nephi 11:1–17” (video), Gospel Library
- “Easter Hosanna,” Children’s Songbook, no. 68
- Henry B. Eyring, “Draw Near unto Me,” Liahona, May 2025, 24–28
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Behold the Man!,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 107–10
Activities for Children
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