Equipment / Materials List:

• A cup of water (Baptism)
• A baptismal candle (Baptism)
• An eraser – this “big mistake” eraser is a good choice (Reconciliation)
• A purple stole (Reconciliation)
• An energy bar (Eucharist)
• A chalice (Eucharist)
• A toy dove (Confirmation)
• A bottle of chrism (Confirmation)
• A bottle of super glue (Matrimony)
• A wedding ring – use a toy ring if you don’t want to use a real one (Matrimony)
• A drawing of your pastor (Holy Orders)
• A priest’s vestment (Holy Orders)
• A band-aid (Anointing of the Sick)
• A prayer book (Anointing of the Sick)
• Printed item list for each team
• Stickers or stamps (for marking lists)

Instructions for Setup:

1. Gather all the items from the materials list.
2. Hide each item around your meeting space or outdoor area.
3. Make sure the items are hidden but still safe to find.
4. Place a stamp or stickers near each item for players to mark their lists.
5. Print out lists of items for each team.
6. Clearly define the boundaries of the scavenger hunt area.

Instructions for Game Play:

1. Divide the youth into teams (2-4 players each).
2. Give each team a list of items to find.
3. Explain that when they find an item, they should use the sticker or stamp to mark it on their list.
4. Remind them to leave the item in place after finding it.
5. The first team to find all the items and mark their list wins.
6. If time runs out, the team with the most items found is the winner.

Notes for Variations and Safety:

• For younger children, give clues or hints to help them find the items.
• For larger groups, station adults around the area to monitor the game and ensure safety.
• Make sure the items are not placed in unsafe or hard-to-reach places.
• You can also add more items or make your own variations depending on the size of the group and space available.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/2305/sacrament-scavenger-hunt/