Materials Needed:

• Several rolls of toilet paper (2–4 per team)
• A Bible or printed copy of John 11:1-45
• A timer or stopwatch
• Space for teams to move around safely
• Optional: prizes or small treats for fun

Setup Instructions:

1. Read the story of the raising of Lazarus from John 11:1-45 aloud to the group.
2. Divide your group into teams of about 4–6 players each.
3. Choose one person from each team to be “Lazarus.”
4. Give each team a few rolls of toilet paper.
5. Make sure there is space for the game where no one will trip or fall.

Game Play Instructions:

1. Set a timer for 3–5 minutes.
2. When the timer starts, each team wraps their “Lazarus” in toilet paper. Try to cover as much of them as possible.
3. When time is up, stop wrapping. A leader or judge decides which team did the best job.
4. Next, have a race to unwrap “Lazarus.” Teams unwrap their Lazarus as fast as they can.
5. First team to finish wins the unwrapping challenge.

Extra Notes:

• Remind everyone to be gentle while wrapping and unwrapping.
• Do not wrap around the face, head, or neck.
• You can add a rule where “Lazarus” must stay still during wrapping, or make it funny by having them spin slowly.
• You can play music during the wrapping time to make it more exciting.
• For a cleaner game, use cheap white crepe paper instead of toilet paper.

See https://young-catholics.com/21509/toilet-paper-lazarus-game for more information and for a reflection.