The Trinity for Kids – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

The Trinity is the Christian doctrine that states that there is one God in three persons, namely, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This teaching is based on the belief that God is one Being who exists in three persons. The Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, and each person is distinct from the other two. Although they are distinct, they are also united in one substance and nature. The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most important teachings of Christianity. It is a central tenet of our faith, and it affects our understanding of who God is and how we relate to him.

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What is the Holy Spirit? Children’s Sermon (Acts 2:1-21; John 16:4-16)

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The Holy Spirit can be a challenging element of the Trinity to explain or discuss with children (or anyone, for that matter!). At Pentecost, we celebrate the coming of the Spirit and the “birthday” of the church. This message seeks to communicate to students who the Spirit is and what He does for us. We may not see the Holy Spirit physically, but through his power all things take place! Law/Gospel Theme: Jesus promised to send a

Marvelous Beyond Understanding…the Beauty of the Mystery

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As we approach the start of the holiday season (or any anticipated event, for that matter), there is an air of excitement that seems to pervade attitudes of young and old alike. For children, the thrill of Thanksgiving or Christmas likely lies in getting things: presents, toys, parties, food…kids have no trouble receiving joyously. As adults, however, our preferences and priorities tend to shift somewhat. We may be eager for taking time off work, or for being

God is One (Acts 17) Lesson #27 in What is God Like?

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AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 27 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 27: GOD IS ONE Key Verse: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One.” Deuteronomy 6:4 Teaching Passage: Paul in Athens Acts 17:16-34

"Baptism of Jesus" for kids (Matthew 3:1-17) Bible Story Lesson

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What does the Baptism of Jesus mean for us? Kids need to know and this children’s church lesson from Matthew 3:1-17 can help. Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Bible Story. Kids need to learn about Baptism. Includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Bible Story Whether as an infant, adult, or in between, baptism is something that is practiced and viewed differently by some, but

Sunday School Lesson: The Baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13-17

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Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Sunday School Lesson. Kids need to learn about Baptism. This lesson is from Matthew 3:13-17 and includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Sunday School Lesson Title: Jesus’ Baptism Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 and John 1:29-34 Sunday School Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Main Idea: People are baptized to show they are turning away from sin.) Supplies: Bibles, marker board, markers,

Object Lesson: Candy Corn and the Trinity (Part 2)

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Using candy corn as an illustration is a great way to helps kids understand the Trinity. In Part 2 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn the distinct roles of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand the Trinity, as compared to a piece of candy corn, has three distinct components (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit) with unique roles. MAIN IDEA: A piece

Lesson: Candy Corn and the Trinity (Part 1)

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Most kids I know love candy corn, so using it to explain a complex topic such as the Trinity is a fun way to help them remember biblical truths. In Part 1 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn what the Trinity is and how scripture proves it’s existence. Furthermore, kids will be able to identify the three unique persons as God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand

Worksheet: Learn about the Holy Spirit

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This worksheet focuses on the Holy Spirit as one of the Trinity. It explains the Holy Spirit’s role and tells the story of when the Holy Spirit came. Click here to download this free printable This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed for each worksheet. These are recommended for second grade and up.Each worksheet has two pages, which we

Worksheet: Learn about Jesus, God's Son

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This free Bible worksheet focuses on Jesus, God’s Son, as one of the Trinity. It covers events in the life of Jesus, names for Jesus, and why he came. Click here to download this printable. This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed for each worksheet. These are recommended for second grade and up. Each worksheet has two pages, which

Worksheet: Learn About God the Father

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This worksheet focuses on God the Father as one member of the Trinity. Both the characteristics and the actions of God are discussed. Click here to download this free printable in PDF format. This is part of a new series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed for each worksheet. These are recommended for second grade and up. Each worksheet has two pages, which we recommend

St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages PDF (Religious)

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Don’t miss the 17-page St. Patrick’s Day coloring download from the Sunday School Store. St. Patrick’s Day is actually a religious holiday, so let’s make sure kids hear about Jesus. This coloring page is designed to help you talk about the Trinity. God is 3-in-1 like the shamrock is 3-in-1. We’ve included the following Bible verse: If you need to change to a different verse, download the WORD DOC version for easy editing. May the grace of