The concept of God as three-in-one can be difficult, even for adults, but it’s important to introduce children to the Trinity. This page provides fun, hands-on activities to help kids start to understand the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in an age-appropriate way. Through creative crafts, simple explanations, and engaging activities, children can begin to grasp this essential aspect of their faith in a fun and meaningful way.
Interestingly the word "trinity" isn't used in the Bible but the concept of God being three distinct individuals - God the Father, the Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit - in one true God fills the Scriptures. The word trinity comes from "tri" meaning three and "unity" meaning one.
God the Father: Creation
God the Son: Jesus is Baptized
God the Holy Spirit: Pentecost
The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan is an engaging parable about a village that struggles to work their big red tractor, believing it is difficult and slow. However, when a hidden instruction manual is found, they discover the tractor can do much more than they imagined. This story teaches children about the importance of the Bible, following the Holy Spirit, and obedience.
Shorten the verses as appropriate for the child's developmental level.
John 10:30 (NIV)
I and the Father are one.
Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
John 14:16 (ESV)
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.
John 14:26 (NIV)
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things.
Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV)
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all.
1 Peter 1:2 (ESV)
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ.
Growing up in Good News Club, we sang the "Trinity Song" with Mrs. Susan, who used a large circle to help us understand the concept of "Three in One."
Tune: Are You Sleeping?
God the Father, God the Father
God the Son, God the Son
God the Holy Spirit, God the Holy Spirit
Three in One, Three in One
To teach this song, create a large circle from cardstock or poster board. Divide it into three sections, writing "Father" in one, "Son" in another, and "Holy Spirit" in the third. Arrange the words in a circular pattern, and as you sing, turn the circle so the correct word is on top (see image). For older children, this song can be sung in a round, and for that you may want to make separate circles for each part.
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St. Patrick used a shamrock to explain the Trinity - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
For Family Use: Place a blob of white, yellow, and blue paint on each leaf of the Shamrock Printable. Mix the colors together to make light green; three colors to form one color.
Show the child three chunks of play dough: blue, white, and yellow. Talk about how they are separate, just like God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Discuss the characteristics of each part of the Trinity. Then, take a small piece of each color and knead them together to form green. Explain that the green play dough represents how God is three in one. Allow the child to knead together the rest of the play dough.
Pour milk into a glass, representing the Holy Spirit, and explain that the glass represents the child. Then, add yellow food coloring (representing God the Father) and blue food coloring (representing God the Son). As you stir the mixture, point out that it becomes one, but with three distinct colors. This shows how God is one, yet made up of three parts: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Color or paint the Candy Corn template using white, orange, and yellow. As you work, talk about how the three colors represent the Trinity. Afterward, enjoy some candy corn as a treat! Okay, it might be a bit of a stretch, but it's still a fun way to connect with the lesson!
A twisty pretzel is a fun way to explain the Trinity! Think of the pretzel's shape with three loops. Each loop represents one part of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. While the loops are separate, they are all connected, just as the three parts of the Trinity are distinct but one God.
Help your little ones master early numeracy skills with our vibrant Number Posters, featuring numbers 0-10, fun rhymes, and interactive counting with apples. Ideal for both classrooms and homes, these posters turn learning numbers into an exciting and engaging experience!
Steam, liquid, and ice are three different forms of water, but they are all H2O. Similarly, the Trinity consists of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. They are distinct, yet they are all one God, just like steam, liquid, and ice are all the same substance—water.
An egg has three parts: the shell, the yoke, and the white. Each part is different, yet they all make up one egg, just like the Trinity. God the Father is like the shell, God the Son is like the yoke, and God the Holy Spirit is like the egg white. They are separate, but together, they are one.
The apple contains three parts.
3 in 1: A Picture of God
A three-legged stool demonstrates how each part of the Trinity is important. Removing one part of the stool will cause it to no longer be a stool.
