Bible Passage Activities
On this page you can find craft resources related to the Revised Common Lectionary Bible readings which were published as part of KUCA (Kids of the Uniting Church in Australia) News. Please feel free to download what you would like to use however we would appreciated it if you acknowledged the source (KUCA News, Uniting Church Synod of SA, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia)
Revelation 1 4b-8 Christ the King Bubbles (68 kb PDF) - Rev 1: 7 says, 'Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye shall see him!' So celebrate with clouds of bubbles!
James 3 1-22 Frog wiggle woggle (144 kb PDF) - What comes out of our mouths can be good or bad. This game uses proverbs to remind us to think before we speak.
James 2 1-10, 11-14, 15-17 Faith and works door hangers (170 kb PDF) - The epistle from James, chapter 2 verses 1-10, (11-14), 15-17 talks about faith that includes no action being dead. Here are some door hanger reminders on this theme.
Philippians 4 1–9, 1 Thessalonians 1 1–10 Living God's Way (275 kb PDF) - Use this craft game to help children explore making choices about how we live as part of God's kingdom. Philippians 4: 1–9: Praiseworthy Living 1 Thessalonians 1: 1–10: Living Messages
Philippians 4 1–9, 1 Thessalonians 1 1–10 Keys Christian Living (207 kb PDF) - Use this craft game to help children explore making choices about how we live as part of God's kingdom. Philippians 4: 1–9: Praiseworthy Living 1 Thessalonians 1: 1–10: Living Messages
Ephesians 4 25 - 52 Ephesians Wiggle Woggle (132 kb PDF) - Ephesians 4: 29 essentially asks, what comes out of your mouth? A Wiggle Woggle in some ways resembles a very mobile mouth! Use this craft to help children explore what the Ephesians text says about how we affect our community by the way we behave.
Ephesians 2 11- 22 He is our peace (134 kb PDF) - This plaque (made from recycled materials) is a reminder that Jesus breaks down the divisions between people, the rules and conditions that we impose, that create barriers which prevent us living in peace.
Romans 12 1-8 Connectedness (146 kb PDF) - Paul writes about how we all need each other; no-one is more important than anyone else. Explore the ways family members need each other, and identify the people in our community whose skills and services we need, with these tessellated pictures.
Acts 4 5-12 Chariot Philip meets an Ethiopian (447 kb PDF) - Make a chariot with horses, plus the Ethiopian and Philip, with this craft made mostly from recyclable materials.
Acts 1 15-17, 21-26 Prayer Bracelets (58 kb PDF) - Guided in prayer. Make this easy Prayer Bracelet which children can wear through the day to remind them they can pray any time.
Acts 1 1-11 Ascension Collage (133 kb PDF) - Jesus ascends into heaven: A translucent Jesus reminds the people of the church of his “Great Commission”, in this Ascension collage-cum-hanging plaque.
John 20 19-31 Post Easter wondering finger puppets (189 kb PDF) - Children can use these finger puppets to explore how Jesus' friends might have felt when they saw Jesus alive again.
John 15 9-17 Love one another Peace page (654 kb PDF) - Jesus wants us to find the way of love, not hate, peace not conflict, justice not exploitation. This peace making activity sheet and Mandala helps children to explore what loving one another and living in peace means.
John 14 15-21 Gift Boxes (343 kb PDF) - This Gift Box can be used as a 'Gift of the Holy Spirit' craft, or for Mother's Day.
John 14 1-14 Silver Ball Puzzle (523 kb PDF)
John 12 12-16 Lent 6 Palm Leaf Cross (118 kb PDF)
John 10 11-18 Psalm 23 Plaque God's love (400 kb PDF)
John 6 24-35 Bread of Life (44 kb PDF) - This simple bread-shaped Bible verse card or fridge magnet can also be used for a lesson on the daily bread component of the Lord's Prayer:
John 6 1-21 Plenty for everyone (303 kb PDF) - The story of the five loaves and fish reminds us that in God's kingdom, there is plenty for everyone. Make a mobile for older children, or a simple paper plate craft for younger children.
John 6 1-21 Doing the impossible (63 kb PDF)
John 3 14-21 Woven Heart Basket (142 kb PDF) - For God so loved the world.
John 3 14-21 Matthew 25 1-13 Tealight crafts (116 kb PDF)
John 3 1-17 Trinity Sunday 1 - Mobius strips (115 kb PDF) - Use this craft to explore the nature of God, to remember Jesus and to make a symbol of the Holy Spirit as a tangible reminder that God’s Helper is always with us. Exploring with mobius strips.
John 3 1-17 Trinity Sunday 2 - Jesus biscuits (93 kb PDF) - Use this craft to explore the nature of God, to remember Jesus and to make a symbol of the Holy Spirit as a tangible reminder that God’s Helper is always with us.
John 3 1-17 Trinity Sunday 3 - God's Helper (59 kb PDF) - Use this craft to explore the nature of God, to remember Jesus and to make a symbol of the Holy Spirit as a tangible reminder that God’s Helper is always with us.
John 2 13-22 House of Prayer (142 kb PDF) - Jesus clears the temple.
Luke 24 36b-48 Christ with us peace specs (217 kb PDF)
Luke 1 26-38 Advent 4 Angel mini wreaths (173 kb PDF) - Angels are pivotal in both Mary’s story and Joseph’s story. Make these angels to hang on the tree as a reminder of the importance of angels in the beginning of the story of Jesus’ birth.
Mark 10 46-52 Bartimaeus new sight specs (268 kb PDF)
Mark 10 35-45 Great service (135 kb PDF)
Mark 10 17-31 Jesus is like a windsock (163 kb PDF) - This craft compares Jesus to a windsock: he shows us the direction in which God's wind is blowing us. There's also a children's talk and some wondering to do with the children.
Mark 10 17-31 Free-standing Camels (92 kb PDF) - Jesus said it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven than it is for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. Children can make this free-standing camel to remind them of Jesus' words.
Mark 10 2-16 Jesus and the children colouring sheet and activities (194 kb PDF)
Mark 9 38-50 Salt crafts (128 kb PDF) - Jesus wonders what is the use of salt if it loses its saltiness. Then he says, "Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another." Explore the theological implications of salt with these science activities
Mark 9 30-37 Circle of Children (114 kb PDF) - This craft can also be used for Mark 10: 2-16: Jesus blesses the children or for other occasions that celebrate children and families: Children's Week, International Children's Day.
Mark 9 2-9 Transfiguration mosaics (103 kb PDF) - Explore the magic of Jesus' transfiguration with these two crafts: [They can also be used for Ascension, Trinity Sunday and other 'Glowing' occasions.
Mark 9 2-9 Transfiguration glow puppets (99 kb PDF) - Explore the magic of Jesus' transfiguration with these two crafts: [They can also be used for Ascension, Trinity Sunday and other 'Glowing' occasions.
Mark 8 32 Lent 2 Beaded Cross (89 kb PDF) - Make these bright beaded crosses to remind children we take up a cross willingly, because we choose to, not because we have to (but that doesn't necessarily mean it is easy!):
Mark 8 27-38 Light of the world candlesticks (155 kb PDF)
Mark 8 27-38 Good Shepherd crafts (201 kb PDF)
Mark 8 27-38 Sheep fridge magnet or brooch (119 kb PDF)
Mark 8 27-38 Jesus Lighthouse of the world (95 kb PDF)
Mark 7 24-37 Sound Science activities (131 kb PDF) - Celebrate the gift of hearing with these craft and science activities on the theme of hearing. Make some fun ears (suitable for pre-schoolers) and explore sound with three science-based activities.
Mark 7 24-37 Ears to hear (131 kb PDF) - Celebrate the gift of hearing with these craft and science activities on the theme of hearing. Make some fun ears (suitable for pre-schoolers) and explore sound with three science-based activities.
Mark 7 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 James 1 17-27 Origami Heart (101 kb PDF)
Mark 5 21-43 Healing a girl or woman craft (110 kb PDF) - Use this craft as an aid for children to re-tell the story of how Jesus healed Jairus's 12 year old daughter.
Mark 4 35-41 In the boat together (223 kb PDF) - Explore wave science and water experiments.
Mark 5 21-43 A woman and a girl healed (102 kb PDF) - Use this craft as an aid for children to re-tell the story of how Jesus healed Jairus's 12 year old daughter.
Mark 4 35-41 Jesus Calms a Storm activity sheet (148 kb PDF) - See also Magic Boats: Matthew 14: 22-33
Mark 4 26-34 Mustard Seed pendant (55 kb PDF) - From little things big things grow.
Mark 4 26-34 Nesting Birds (141 kb PDF) - Birds nesting in God's home. You can also use this craft for Psalm 84.
Mark 1 40-45, 2 Kings 5 1-14 Naamans Story (147 kb PDF) - Read Naaman's Story, with pictures to colour and a Word Search to do: Activity Sheet
Mark 1 29-39 A woman healed (103 kb PDF) - Help Simon's mother-in-law get up off her sick-bed.
Mark 1 21-28 Happy Sad pop up puppet (95 kb PDF) - Explore how the man with an unclean spirt felt when Jesus healed him.
Mark 1 14-20, Jonah 3 1-5, 10 Sailboat Snacks (75 kb PDF) - Sailboat snack represent two very different responses to God's call.
Mark 1 14-20, Jonah 3 1-5, 10 Jonah the prophet who sulked (180 kb PDF) - Sailboat snack represent two very different responses to God's call.
Mark 1 9-15 Lent 1 Take the Plunge Jesus Baptism (213 kb PDF) - Create an interactive aide-de-memoire with which children can replay Jesus' baptism and remember God's words.
Mark 1 9-15 Lent 1 Temptation reverse medallions (186 kb PDF) - Make reminders of what the temptations meant with these medallions.
Mark 1 4-11 John the Bapist Locusts (60 kb PDF) - John the Baptist wore clothes made from camel hair and ate locusts in the wilderness. Enter into John the Baptist's experience with these tasty recipe ideas.
Matthew 25 31-46 Jesus Cube Christ the King (783 kb PDF) - Meditate on the nature and message of Jesus through this cube of names and images of the one who came to be Emmanuel: God with us, Prince of Peace, Saviour of the world. This activity will lead nicely into Advent.
Matthew 25 14-30 Money Sock Talents (108 kb PDF)
Matthew 22 34-46 Love is like a boomerang (195 kb PDF) - Love is like a boomerang, you have to give it away before it can do any good. Make a pizza that looks like a boomerang even if it doesn't work like one! (But it tastes better...)
Matthew 22 15-22 Coin craft (127 kb PDF) - Think about what God values with this imaginary coin craft.
Matthew 22 1-14 Wedding Guest finger puppets (296 kb PDF)
Matthew 21 23-32 Choices fishing game (192 kb PDF)
Matthew 18 15-20 Win Win cards Respect (96 kb PDF)
Matthew 16 13-20 Rock Crafts (179 kb PDF) - Explore what being a rock means with these crafts: a pet rock or paper weight so children can identify the rocks in their lives, and a rock candle holder which reminds us we all need support to be God's light in the world.
Matthew 14 13-21 Bread fish (362 kb PDF) - Bread and fish provided a meal for thousands. Children can create their own tasty bread and fish meal with this recipe.
Matthew 14 13-21 Bubble wrap fish (141 kb PDF) - Bread and fish provided a meal for thousands.Make a fish card or mobile to remember this story.
Matthew 13 31-33, 44-52 Pearls treasure kingdom images (407 kb PDF) - Jesus used many metaphors to describe God's Kingdom. Explore the hidden treasures of God's Kingdom with these pearl-themed crafts.
Matthew 13 24-30, 36-43 Seeds and Weeds Caterpillar (306 kb PDF)
Matthew 13 1-9, 18-23 Seed crafts (251 kb PDF)
Matthew 13 1-9, 18-23 Chook Squawker (273 kb PDF) - Birds took some of the seeds the Sower scattered: Make a Bird Feeder with seeds, a squawking chicken, or a rice Mandala to explore the story.
Matthew 11 16–19, 25–30 Sacred Rest puzzle (132 kb PDF) - Here's a jigsaw puzzle to remind children of todays' promise from Jesus.
Matthew 10 40-42 Cuppaccino Biscuits (152 kb PDF) - When we welcome and include someone it is like offering hospitality to Jesus himself. Make this welcoming snack for any hospitable occasion.
Matthew 10 24-39 Seeds Hairy Harry (280 kb PDF) - Jesus reminds us that we don't need to be afraid. God is always with us. God cares about what happens to us. God cares so much about each one of us that God even knows how many hairs are on your head!
Matthew 6 24-34 Worry Wind chimes (119 kb PDF) - Jesus tells us not to worry oursleves sick, but to trust God. Wind Chimes remind us that God is like the wind - although we can't see God, God is still there.
Isaiah 61 1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 Luke 147-55 Advent 3 Joy Shakers and bells (130 kb PDF) - Celebrate the joy of the Advent message with these easy-to-make shakers and bells.
Isaiah 40 1-11 Psalm 85 1-2, 8-13 Mark 1 1-8 Advent 2 Hope Prayerful Bonbons (81 kb PDF) - Families can share hopes and dreams and then make personalised bonbons to share on Christmas Day, with this thought-provoking craft.
Psalm 139 1-6, 13-18 Known and loved (169 kb PDF) - Here's an activity sheet to remind children how much God loves them; fill in the missing words and colour the pictures.
Psalm 111 Wisdom Owl (174 kb PDF) - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Psalm 107 1-7, 33-38 Rusty Loses his Loop (540 kb PDF) - This craft explores the things that go wrong with the environment when people don't do things God's way. Here's a Sunday School session that explores environmental issues in an Australian setting.
Psalm 107 1-3, 17-22 Bookmark Loving God (85 kb PDF) - The steadfast love of the Lord.
Psalm 84, Ephesians 6 10-20 God's Eye (149 kb PDF)
Psalm 80 1-7, 17-19 Isaiah 64 1-9 Mark 13 24-37 Christmas science light and heat (70 kb PDF)
Psalm 51 1-12 Heart treasure card (148 kb PDF) - Create in me a clean heart.
Psalm 30 Dancing maracas (54 kb PDF) - You turned my mourning into dancing: Two lepers are healed so celebrate the joy with maracas made from recycled light globes.
Psalm 19 14 Redeemer rock (76 kb PDF) - This craft provides a visual connection with the words of Pslam 19:14: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19 7-11 Golden Bookmark (172 kb PDF) - God's laws are the best treasure we can find. Create a golden reminder that God's laws are better even than gold.
Psalm 19 Meditation mobile (164 kb PDF) - This craft provides a visual connection with the words of Pslam 19:14: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 1 Meditation sun-catchers (195 kb PDF) - These eye-catching, sun-catching mobiles, using words and images from Psalm 1, remind us to take time out to meditate on God's word
2 Kings 2 10-12 Chariot Elijah (166 kb PDF) - For Transfiguration and other Sacred Moments: Elijah was one of the three on the mountain top when Jesus was transfigured. Recall Elijah's ascension with this craft.
1 Kings 2 10-12, 3 3-14 Triple-G photo frame (140 kb PDF)
2 Samuel 7 1-11, 16 Psalm 89 1-4, 19-26 Luke 1 26-38 David Joseph Jesus a Promise (90 kb PDF) - Explore the link between David, Joseph and Jesus, and the promises made to David, fulfilled in Jesus via Joseph, with promises to Mary thrown in.
2 Samuel 5 1-5, 9-10; Mark 6 1-13 What sort of Power (283 kb PDF)
2 Samuel 6 1-5, 12b-19 Dancing David (117 kb PDF) - David danced with joy to celebrate the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant into the city. His wife was ashamed and embarrassed, but David didn't care. Use static electricity to make a Dancing David that dances with joy.
2 Samuel 6 1-5, 12b-19 David and the Ark of the Covenant (72 kb PDF) - David danced with joy to celebrate the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant into the city. His wife was ashamed and embarrassed, but David didn't care. Use static electricity to make a Dancing David that dances with joy.
1 Samuel 3 1-10, (11-20) Hannah and Samuel Stories (277 kb PDF)
1 Samuel 3 1-10, (11-20) Samuel known and loved (97 kb PDF) - Samuel was very much wanted and loved by his mother, and known and loved by God.