Good Friday, celebrated every year on the Friday before Easter, marks the moment when Jesus gave his life on the cross. It is the day when Jesus was betrayed by his disciples and was sentenced to death in the most cruel manner.
25 Free Printable Good Friday Coloring Pages
Below is my collection of heart-wrenching Good Friday coloring pages, which include the fourteen Stations of the Cross, each depicting a specific event of the last day of Christ on earth. The depictions might be a bit overwhelming for some, but you should view them as a reminder of everything that Jesus endured for us, for our redemption. So grab your coloring pencils and let’s get started while reflecting on Jesus’ amazing love for His people.
The First Station
The first station depicts Jesus Christ being sentenced to crucifixion by Pontius Pilate. Pilate was reluctant to punish Jesus, as he found him innocent, but announced the sentence because people wanted the prisoner Barabbas over him.
The Second Station
The second station shows how Jesus Christ is forced to carry the heavy, wooden cross to the Calvary Hills. He accepts it without hesitation, knowing well that it will lead to His death. His acceptance shows his obedience to the will of the Almighty.
The Third Station
Weakened and burdened by the weight of the huge cross, Jesus Christ falls for the first time.
The Fourth Station
The fourth station depicts the poignant moment of Jesus’s encounter with his mother, Mary. You can see how sorrowful she is seeing Her son go through such an ordeal, just as Simeon had prophesied, “a sword will pierce her soul.”
The Fifth Station
In the fifth station of the cross coloring page, we see Jesus Christ being helped by Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled by the Roman soldiers when they saw Him struggling with the cross.
The Sixth Station
A lady named Veronica pushes through the crowd and wipes Jesus Christ’s face with her veil. It’s believed this His image was imprinted on the cloth after she wiped with it.
The Seventh Station
This sad image illustrates Jesus Christ falling for the second time due to the heavy weight of the cross. It represents His journey on the path of righteousness despite the immense weight of our repeated sins.
The Eighth Station
The Eighth station illustration depicts Jesus Christ meeting a group of mourning and weeping women of Jerusalem. He tells them to not weep for Him, but pray for themselves and their future generations.
The Ninth Station
Weakened, exhausted, and overwhelmed, Jesus Christ falls for the third time. He still rises to complete the journey, which symbolizes the triumph of willpower and faith in God over suffering.
The Tenth Station
Jesus Christ’s clothes are taken away before the crucifixion, to humiliate Him and rob Him of human dignity. The commoners challenged Him to perform a miracle to save Himself.
The Eleventh Station
In the Eleventh Station, it is depicted how Jesus is laid on the cross and His hands and feet are nailed to it. Even in the pinnacle of physical pain and agony, Jesus Christ prays to the Almighty to forgive those who did this to him.
The Twelfth Station
After hours of physical pain and agony, Jesus dies on the cross, for the sins of the world, thereby fulfilling His mission of redemption.
The Thirteenth Station
With Pilate’s permission, Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy follower takes down the body of Jesus from the cross. He is then placed in the arms of His grieving mother, who cradles His lifeless body.
The Fourteenth Station
Joseph then wraps Jesus Christ’s body in a linen cloth and lays Him in the tomb carved into the rock. The women of Jerusalem, including Mary Magdalene, sit opposite and mourn the death of the Son of God.
Jesus Christ With Angel Chamuel
Angel Chamuel appeared in front of Jesus Christ when he had gone to the Garden of Gethsemane, after the Last Supper. He comforted Jesus and motivated Him for the challenge he would face the next day.
Christian Holy Week Parade
Here’s an illustration of the Christian Holy Week Parade that commemorates the passion of Christ. It’s a ritual march of the penitents and clergies where images of Mother Mary, -Jesus, and the cross are carried on the shoulder. The participants mostly cover their faces with capirote to hide their identities.
Jesus Christ On a Tree-Shaped Cross
Here’s a detailed and delicate coloring page featuring Jesus Christ on the cross, with small, leafy branches fanning out. The bottom of the cross is designed as the tree trunk with roots.
Good Friday Coloring Page
Here’s a simple, but symbolic coloring page of a well-defined wooden cross, with many flowers and leaves surrounding it. The design is quite minimalistic and gives plenty of elements and space for kids to showcase their creativity.
Cross Coloring Page
Here’s another floral-themed cross-coloring page, with a robe wrapped around it. If you want, you can add a few more elements to complete the look, such as a sunrise or sunset behind the cross with rays of light, small clouds, birds, or anything you want.
Hot Cross Buns Coloring Page
Hot cross buns, traditionally consumed on Good Friday, aren’t any regular bun. The buns symbolize the body of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. The buns are marked with a cross, which represents the crucifixion. Even the spices in the buns stand for the spices that were used to embalm Him.
Jesus Carrying The Cross
Here’s a solemn illustration of Jesus Christ carrying the wooden cross, on which he was crucified. It represents how passionately Jesus Christ endured the pain, burden, agony, and suffering and sacrificed himself to redeem the sins of His people.
Jesus Christ Coloring Page
Here’s a coloring page of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of humankind, redeeming them in the process.
Jesus Appearing In Front Of Mary Magdalene
In this illustration, we see Mary Magdalene, a Jewish woman, kneeling in front of Jesus. She traveled with Jesus as a follower and waited for him even after His death. After three days, Jesus appeared in front of her. She is said to have witnessed both crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
Pilate Washing His Hands
Pilate, the Roman governor doesn’t find any fault in Jesus but is compelled to give in to the crowd’s demand. He declares Jesus innocent, washes his hands in front of the crowd, which symbolizes that he isn’t responsible for the bloodshed of Jesus, and sends Him to be crucified.
The Last Supper
Here’s a black-and-white illustration of the Last Supper, the last meal Jesus Christ shared with the apostles before the crucifixion. The event is commemorated every year on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday.
These Good Friday coloring pages will help children learn about the sacrifices of Jesus Christ, strengthening their faith, in the process. Download and print them out and share them with everyone at home, with friends, in Sunday School, anywhere you want.
What do you do on Good Friday? How do you remember Jesus Christ? Share with your fellow readers by commenting below.
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