Helping a child embrace Jesus as their Savior brings great joy to a parent or teacher. It's a pivotal moment where, with child-like faith, the child acknowledges his or her sins and seeks forgiveness. Indeed, there's no greater celebration than when a lost soul finds its way to Jesus. It's a day worth cherishing and commemorating year after year. Here are a few of my favorite ways explain salvation and celebrate this special occasion.
A Heart for Jesus by Juanita Bynum is a book that specifically explains in childlike terms what it means to "give your heart to Jesus." The book contains a prayer for a child to pray to ask Jesus to make their hearts new and clean.
The Jesus Book by Stephen Elkins explains the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Jesus. Answered are questions such as "Why did Jesus die on the cross for me?" and "How do we receive eternal life?"
I Believe In Jesus: Leading Your Child to Christ by John McArthur tells the story of God's plan of salvation from creation through the life, death and resurrection of Christ.
A Warrior Prince for God is a captivating tale that follows Luke's journey from facing playground bullies to confronting spiritual challenges with courage. Through vivid dreams and encounters with a wise mentor, Luke learns the timeless lessons of faith, bravery, and standing firm in his beliefs. With rich Biblical truths woven throughout, this engaging book is perfect for children aged six and above, offering not just an entertaining story but also valuable lessons on becoming strong and resilient warriors for God.
This is the book I used with our boys and led Little Man to salvation. Read more...
Princess with a Purpose mirrors the engaging storytelling of A Warrior Prince for God, offering young girls a captivating narrative about a girl's journey to becoming a true princess.
Through her experiences at Princess Prep School, she learns that true beauty emanates from within, from a heart filled with love for her King and others. With its heartfelt message and relatable lessons, this book, complete with verses and a salvation prayer, is a delightful read for young princesses, emphasizing the importance of inner beauty and faith. Read more...
Using simple terms, the Wordless Book provides a beautiful way to use colors to explain salvation to a child. Also read the ABC's of Salvation.
The Wordless Book is used the last weeks of the 4 and 5 Year Curricula.
Salvation entails being rescued or saved from something. Use the ABC's to explain salvation and enjoy activities suitable with young children.
If you have questions about starting a personal relationship with Jesus, please email me. I may not have all the answers, but I'd love to share how easy it is to please email me between you and God. And if you choose to accept His free gift of eternal life, let me know—I’d love to celebrate your decision as a new brother or sister in Christ. Rest assured, your name will remain private.
Print a Salvation Certificate or Certificate of Adoption to hang on the wall declaring the day that your child or student became part of God's family! Add the date and the child's name on the lines on the poster.
Colorful Salvation Certificate: Aqua or Blue
Cross/Heart Certificate: Purple or Pink
Add a Picture Certificate: Pink or Blue
Heart Salvation Certificate: Red or Blue
Crosses on the Left: Light Blue or Green
Children cherish their birthdays, and we go to great lengths to make these occasions special. Similarly, we celebrate our children's salvation birth date. This entails brownies with candles during supper. Our children also anticipating an encouraging letter, often accompanied by a meaningful "gift," arriving in the mail from their grandparents.
Notice that I said meaningful "gift."
These gifts always align with the theme of the letter, which includes a Bible verse and encouragement for the year ahead. They're usually free, used, or extremely affordable items. Here are some examples to get you started:
Shading Cross: 
Crosses: 
Three Crosses: 
Single Cross: