Teaching The Lord’s Prayer to kids can be both fun and meaningful with engaging crafts and activities. In this post, you’ll discover creative ways to help children learn and love this important prayer through hands-on projects perfect for Sunday school or home.
Teaching kids how to pray is an incredible journey—one that fills their hearts with faith and brings smiles to their faces! When developing a relationship with Christ, one of the most important prayers they can learn is The Lord’s Prayer, a powerful and beautiful prayer given by Jesus Himself. Below, we’ll explore what The Lord’s Prayer is, why it’s so important, and how you can bring this special prayer to life with hands-on activities that kids will absolutely love and use to remember God’s word!
What is The Lord’s Prayer?
The Lord’s Prayer is a gift from Jesus Christ to His disciples—and to us, his followers! Known as “Our Father,” this prayer teaches us how to talk to God. Found in Matthew 6:9-13, The Lord’s Prayer is packed with all the essentials of faith: worship, asking for God’s help, forgiving others, and recognizing God’s power. It’s a perfect guide for little hearts and minds eager to connect with God.
Why is The Lord’s Prayer Important?
The Lord’s Prayer is a wonderful tool to teach kids the foundation of their faith. It shows them how to talk to God in a simple yet powerful way, introducing key values like adoration, confession, forgiveness, trust, and submission to God’s will. By learning this Christian prayer, children start to build a lifelong relationship with God—one filled with love, hope, and joy!
Where is The Lord’s Prayer Found in the Bible?
Part of the Gospels, you can find The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 as part of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount. This special prayer has been passed down through hundreds of generations, and now you have the joy of passing it on to the next generation of little believers. How exciting is that?
A Kid-Friendly Breakdown of The Lord’s Prayer
God provides us a template for prayer in the book of Matthew! To help your kids grasp the beauty of this prayer, let’s break it down together! Each part of The Lord’s Prayer is packed with meaning, and here’s how you can explain each part of the prayer to children in a fun and easy-to-understand way:
- “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name”: In adoration, we start by praising God for who He is—our heavenly Father who loves us!
- “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”: We ask for God’s plans to unfold in our world and in our lives.
- “Give us this day our daily bread”: Just as the Lord provided daily rations of manna to the Israelites in the wilderness, we trust God to take care of all our needs. Every. Single. Day.
- “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors”: We ask God to forgive us of our sins and help us forgive others—what a beautiful reminder of God’s love!
- “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”: We ask God to guide us away from wrong choices and keep us safe.
- “For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever”: We end with a joyful shout of praise, celebrating God’s everlasting power and goodness! (This is in King James Version)
Isn’t it amazing how this prayer covers everything from worship to daily needs? It’s a great way to introduce children to the wonder of prayer and what it means to rely on God.
Fun and Joyful Crafts to Teach The Lord’s Prayer
What better way to teach The Lord’s Prayer than with fun, hands-on crafts that kids will love? Get ready for some creative learning that will not only help children memorize the prayer but will also deepen their understanding and spark joy in their hearts!
1) The Lord’s Prayer Coloring Wheel
This super fun Prayer Coloring Wheel (on Etsy too) lets children spin through each part of The Lord’s Prayer! Not only will they love the interactive design, but they’ll also learn the prayer section by section while adding their own colorful touches.
2) The Lord’s Prayer Activity Sheet
Who says learning can’t be fun? The Lord’s Prayer activity page (in the larger set only, on Etsy too) features exciting puzzles like a cross maze, tic-tac-toe, and fill-in-the-blank sections, all centered around The Lord’s Prayer. Kids will have a blast completing each activity while learning and reinforcing their knowledge of the prayer.
3) The Lord’s Prayer Coloring Page
Perfect for younger kids, this simple Lord’s Prayer coloring page (in the larger set only, on Etsy too) brings the words of The Lord’s Prayer to life with fun and playful designs. As they color, they’ll start to remember the prayer and connect with its meaning in a creative way.
4) The Lord’s Prayer One-Page Coloring Book
This adorable Lord’s Prayer coloring book (in the larger set only, on Etsy too) folds from one page into 8 mini-pages, each featuring a part of The Lord’s Prayer. Kids will love the idea of creating their very own mini prayer book—perfect for little hands to hold while learning this special prayer.
5) The Lord’s Prayer Folded Hand Craft
This Small Hands Prayer craft (in the larger set only, on Etsy too) is all about making prayer feel personal! Trace your child’s hands, fold them together, and insert The Lord’s Prayer inside. When they open their hands, they’ll reveal the words of the prayer. When closed, the hands look like folded praying hands. It’s a heartfelt and creative way to introduce prayer time!
You can grab all five crafts in our Lord’s Prayer Craft Set (on Etsy too.)
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Extra Fun Crafts to Support Learning About Prayer
Want to extend the learning fun? Here are a couple more exciting crafts that will inspire kids to dive deeper into Jesus’ teachings.
1) Sermon on the Mount Craft Set
This Sermon on the Mount Activity set (on Etsy too) takes kids through key lessons from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), including The Lord’s Prayer. It’s a fantastic way to introduce children to Jesus’ most famous sermon and help them see how The Lord’s Prayer fits into His overall message.
2) Call on Jesus Cell Phone Craft
While this fun and modern DIY Jesus Cell Phone Craft (on Etsy too) doesn’t feature The Lord’s Prayer, it reminds children that they can “call” on (or pray to) Jesus anytime, anywhere. Just like making a phone call, talking to Jesus is always an option!
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Why Hands-On Activities Make Teaching The Lord’s Prayer a Breeze
Crafts are more than just fun—they bring Bible lessons to life! When kids use their hands to create, they’re also engaging their hearts and minds. These joyful, hands-on activities will make teaching The Lord’s Prayer an exciting and memorable experience for kids. By combining simple lessons with creative activities, you’ll help them understand prayer on a deeper level and keep their attention span on what really matters—and what could be more wonderful than that?
Teaching Kids The Lord’s Prayer with Joy!
There’s nothing quite as fulfilling as teaching kids how to pray, and The Lord’s Prayer is the perfect place to start. By using these joyful crafts and activities, you’re not only helping them learn the words but also showing them how to bring prayer into their daily lives. Whether at home, in Sunday school, or with a group of friends, these resources will make learning to pray a fun and meaningful journey for every child.
So, gather your supplies, print out those PDFs, and get ready to watch kids light up with excitement as they learn to pray like Jesus taught us!
More Children’s Church Activities for Kids
In addition to teaching kids The Lord’s Prayer, introducing them to different types of prayer can deepen their understanding of how to talk to God. A great next step is using the ACTS Prayer Template—which stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. This simple method helps children learn to praise God, ask for forgiveness, give thanks, and pray for their needs and others. It’s a perfect complement to The Lord’s Prayer and makes a wonderful follow-up lesson!
As kids grow in their understanding of prayer, it’s important to teach them that prayer is more than just memorizing words—it’s a way to have a personal conversation with Jesus. If you’re looking for ways to help children connect with God on a deeper level, our “How to Talk to Jesus” Ideas are a perfect follow-up. This classroom lesson makes it easy for kids to understand that Jesus is always ready to listen, whether they are happy, sad, or in need of guidance. Explore this fun and interactive resource to teach kids how to talk to Jesus anytime!
The Lord’s Prayer is a key part of Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, where He shared many important lessons with His followers. If you want to explore more of these teachings with your Sunday school class, check out our blog post on Sermon on the Mount Crafts for Kids. Full of creativity, this resource is filled with fun, hands-on activities that help kids learn and apply Jesus’ messages from Matthew 5-7 in an engaging way!
To help kids learn even more about the incredible life of Jesus, exploring His miracles is a wonderful way to show His love and power. Our Miracles of Jesus Activities are packed with creative crafts that bring these amazing stories to life for children. Dive into this resource to continue teaching kids about the extraordinary moments from Jesus’ ministry!
s kids learn to pray and grow in their faith, it’s inspiring to show them examples of great faith in action from the Bible. The Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 highlights incredible men and women who trusted God no matter the circumstances. Teaching kids about these heroes of faith can help them see how their own faith and prayers connect to their daily lives—whether they’re facing challenges or simply learning to trust in God’s promises.
We’re always adding new and exciting Sunday School resources for kids! Be sure to explore our growing collection of Christian activities for kids—perfect for engaging toddlers, elementary students, and young hearts of all ages. With just one click, this printable set will be sent straight to your inbox, ready for you to download and save as a go-to resource for planning your next Sunday School lessons!
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Last Updated on September 24, 2024 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living