Thomas was also called "The Twin."

After Jesus' friend Lazarus died, Jesus decided to go to him and bring him back to life.  It was a dangerous trip, because it would bring Jesus near some of his enemies.  Thomas was very brave.  He told the other apostles that they should all go with Jesus and face the danger together, even if they might die.

At the Last Supper, Jesus told the disciples he would prepare a place for them in heaven.  Thomas asked Jesus how the disciples could know where he was going, and how they would find the way without getting lost.  Jesus answered: "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me." (John 14:1-6)

Thomas was not with the other apostles on Easter when Jesus came to them.  When the other apostles told Thomas that Jesus was alive again, Thomas said he would have to see the marks of the nails in Jesus' hands and touch the wound in his side before he could believe that it was really Jesus.  Because of this story, Thomas is often called "Doubting Thomas."

Eight days later, Jesus came to the disciples again.  He told Thomas to look at his hands and to feel his wound and to believe.  Thomas believed.  He said to Jesus, "My Lord and my God!"  Jesus told Thomas that he believed because he could see him, but people who could believe in him without seeing, were blessed. 

Activity

• Look for the stained glass window of Thomas in our church.
• Print a picture of the Thomas Window that you can color.
• What do you believe in that you cannot see?
• Choose a picture from St. George's online coloring book.

To print the picture you will need The Adobe Acrobat Reader -- available free at the Adobe web site. Please consult the Adobe Acrobat page for system requirements and other technical information.