Catechism Crafts

In Christianity, "catechism" is simply a word that encompasses Christian religious instruction. Crafts that emphasize the principles of Christian instruction may include scripture memorization or how to practice Christian principles in daily living. Children often learn best through hands-on activities. Teaching the catechism can be a fun and memorable task for children and teachers. Many who learn Christian principles through crafts remember the lessons long after the crafts are completed.
  1. Thank You God Scroll

    • "And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20

      Cut out pictures from magazines depicting images of what people can be thankful for, such as the sky, a home, parents, etc. Curl the ends of construction paper around a pencil and glue the curls to the sheet of paper to create a "scroll" effect. Glue the pictures from the magazines on the scrolled construction paper. Use a Bible verse, such as Ephesians 5:20 to emphasize thankfulness to God.

    Scripture Memorization

    • "Nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:39

      Write a Bible verse on card stock or construction paper. Cut up the verse and allow children to place the words in the correct order. This activity is excellent for keeping little ones busy before class starts or when a quick activity is needed.

    Praying Hands Picture or How To Talk To God

    • "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

      Teach about communicating with God through prayer with this craft. The pattern is free to access and available at the website below. Cut the pattern of the hands from black construction paper. Assist children in gluing a mosaic of torn multi-colored construction paper to a blue background in the shape of a window. Once the "window" is completely dry, glue the prayer hands on top of the torn, colored construction paper.

    Fishers of Men Door Hanging

    • "And He said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.'" Matthew 4:19

      Cut a fish pattern from red, blue or yellow construction paper. Punch a hole in the "mouth" or "tail" of the fish, thread 2 inches of brightly colored yarn through the hole and knot the yarn to form a loop. Write the verse found in Matthew 4:19 on the fish with a gel pen or permanent marker.

    Cross Mobile

    • "Greater Love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

      Print the template of the cross or draw a cross on brown construction paper. Each project requires 4 crosses. Fold the crosses in half, glue and let dry. Glue 2 straws in the form of an X. Attach a 1/2 inch piece of yarn to the center of the X and at the end of the four straws. Write an appropriate Bible verse on an index card. Punch a hole at the top of the crosses and index card. Thread the yarn through the punched holes and tie the yarn end to the straws. Tie a 1 inch piece of yarn to the X to hang mobile.

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