Name That Prayer (file folder game)

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Name That Prayer File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to get to FINISH first by answering questions about prayers. Place 2 small baskets or boxes on the table to put question cards in (one to draw from and one for discards). Put your markers on the START square. The player spins the spinner and follows the directions. If the player spins “?” the person to their right draws a card and asks them a question out loud. On each card is a question about prayers. If the player is correct, they move ahead 2 spaces. If they are not correct, they stay where they are. The first person to FINISH wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place. You can play this game individually or in teams.

Fill Your Seder Plate Game

Here is a cute game that I found on the internet and I had to share.






Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder? For many, Seder meals are not a common part of their typical Holy Week traditions. To help children understand what was eaten during this meal, here is a game that reviews the traditional food of the Seder meal.

yumpu.com- Fill Your Seder Plate Board Game






Object of the Game: To collect the five objects that go on the Seder plate.

Materials Needed:
1 game board
1 “Fill The Seder Plate” paper per player
1 die
1 pawn per player
crayons or markers

To Play: Give each player one Seder plate paper. Each player selects a pawn and places it on any “START”. The first player rolls the die and moves clockwise the number of spaces indicated. If the player lands on an object and does not have that object, then the player colors that object on the player’s Seder plate paper. When a player has “filled their Seder plate”, he/she is the winner. (Optional: Players may move either clockwise or counter clockwise to make it easier to land on the object they need.)

Look Who’s Growing

Lacy at catholicicing.com wanted an activity about Pro Life and this is what I came up with.



This game is based on: freepatentsonline.com

Weekly fetal development info from: babiesonline.com


This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Look Who's Growing: This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life.

Look Who’s Growing Game- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards, etc.

Wedding at Cana Relay

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.


Wedding at Cana Relay Game: The first team that fills the jar full of wine first, wins.

Introduce game: What did Jesus say to the servants?

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.


Need:

6 clear plastic cups
water in 6 large container (bucket will do)
6 empty jars
red food coloring
6 chairs

Divide the class into 6 equal teams and have them line up behind a chair with a bucket of water sitting on it. Across the room have an empty jar with food coloring inside it for each team. At your signal the first person in the team scoops up some water from their bucket and carries it over and pours it in their jar, returns to his line and hands the plastic cup to the second player. The first player then goes to the end of the line. The second player then repeats what the first player did. (Demonstrate what you want the children to do). Play is continued until the jar is full of wine.

Twelve Days of Christmas Memory Game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this game are not my own and are from various internet sources.


12 Days of Christmas Memory Game- Print out 2 copies to play Memory.

12 Days of Christmas Memory Game- Cards

Holy Week Memory Game

This game is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Holy Week Memory Game: Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards.

Holy Week Memory Game- Print cards out on card stock. Make a few copies of the Action Cards. Cut out cards. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last. Use only the cards that reflect your student’s abilities. (Directions for Bible Timeline Card Game included.)

Hisss

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Hisss: The colorful snake making card game for younger students.


Place the cards in a stack face down in the middle of the playing area. The first player draws a card and places it face up on the playing area. Going clockwise the next player draws a card and if it matches the first card to make a snake of the same color, they place the card next to it so they are touching. If you can place a head or tail card to complete a snake, you win that snake. Say “Hisss!” and slide it in front of you. The snakes you win form your snake pit. If the card does not match, lay it face up in the playing area to start a new snake. Play continues clockwise with each player drawing one card, either matching it to a “snake-under construction” or starting a new snake if there is no color match. The player with the most completed snakes wins.



Hisss Game- Directions and Game Cards

Easter Games

These activities are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

The Empty Tomb File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to get to the empty tomb first. Players take turns spinning the spinner and then moving their marker ahead to the next space of that color. (Like Candy Land)

The Empty Tomb Game- Directions, Game Board, Spinner

Jelly Bean Prayer Game- The objective of the game is to collect the most Jelly Bean jar cards and get to FINISH. Place your markers on the "START” space. The players roll a die and follow the directions on the space they land on. If they land on a Jelly Bean jar space, the player draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about Jesus. If they answer correctly, they receive a Jelly Bean jar card. If they are not correct, they do not receive a card. Younger players do not have to answer a question and automatically receive a card. If a player lands on a space that says “Return a Card”, they must return 1 Jelly Bean jar card to the pile. Players must collect as many Jelly Bean jar cards as they can as they move around the board to FINISH. As each player reaches FINISH, their Jelly Bean jar cards are counted. Whoever has the most cards, wins.

Holy Week File Folder Game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Holy Week File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to go through all the days of Holy Week by answering questions about each day.

Directions: The player spins the spinner and follows the directions. If the player spins “Next Day” they move to the next day. The players must go to each and every day (even if they spin 2 and only need 1, they have to stop at the day). The player cannot pass a day until they answer a question about it. The questions are on a question sheet that is divided into the seven days of Holy Week. The teacher will ask a question from the list about the day that the player landed on. If they are correct, on their next turn they spin the spinner. If the player misses the question, on their next turn they do not spin the spinner, but they must take their turn and answer a question about that day of Holy Week before they can move on. The first person to move around the board and answer questions correctly on all 7 days of Holy Week, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.


Holy Week File Folder Game- Directions, Game Board, Questions, Spinner

FREE Religious File Folder Games & Lapbooks

It’s amazing what you can find online if you dig around a bit. Here is a comprehensive list that might be of some help.

FREE Religious File Folder Games & Lapbooks

Religious Games

*If you are interested in File Folder Games or other games that focus on religious subjects, here are links to Yahoo Groups that have lots to choose from that are for all ages and grades.


The Creative Kingdom- This is the "mother group" to all the Creative Kingdom groups. You must be a member of this group in order to access the files in any of the other Creative Kingdom groups (e-mails pertaining to all The Creative Kingdom groups are posted from here).

Old Creative Kingdom- File folder games pertaining to the Old Testament.

New Creative Kingdom- File folder games pertaining to the New Testament.

Other Creative Kingdom- File folder games that relate to other Christian subjects: Holidays, Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Rosary, Sacraments, Saints, Stations of the Cross, etc.

Creative Kingdom of Games N More- Games and other materials that relate to Bible stories (Old & New Testament) or other Christian subjects. Games include: Bingo, Memory, Go Fish, Sequencing, Card Games, Can Games, etc.

Creative Kingdom for Learning- This group makes and posts educational religious file folder games, crafts, worksheets, etc. The Christian educational materials will also include Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts, etc. with a Biblical focus.

Adam & Eve

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.






Adam & Eve File Folder Game: A fun way to review the Bible story.

Third Commandment Activities

Third Commandment: Keep Holy the Sabbath Day (Catholic)


Do you keep the Lord’s Day holy?
Do I try to get out of Mass on Sunday?
Do I fail to pay attention at Mass? During my prayers?
Have I been late for Mass through my own negligence?
Do I do unnecessary work on Sunday? Do I save all my homework for Sunday?
Do I fail to take extra time for prayer and family on Sunday?
Do I fail to serve others on Sunday?
Have I deliberately missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation?
Have I tried to observe Sunday as a family day and a day of rest?
Have I given over a considerable portion of my Sundays to temporal affairs and not dedicated a good part of these days to spiritual reading, prayer, and fellowship?
Do I deliberately come to Mass late or leave early?


Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 85-89). For younger students.

Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 116-120). For older students.

catholicity.com- Lesson 18 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org- The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church

Set Aside a Special Day for God- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 48-55).

mssscrafts.com- Going to Church/The Sabbath resources for illustrating the story, coloring pages/activity sheets, crafts, and songs.

Church & Respect- lesson on why and how to act in church and what it means to respect others (parents, teachers, etc.). Lesson consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

On the Seventh Day God Rested- What are we supposed to do on the seventh day? Go to Mass. PK – K lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

jennysmith.net- Object lesson: Appropriate Sabbath Activities

jennysmith.net- Object lesson: Keeping the Sabbath/Taking the Sacrament



Coloring:

applesaucekids.com- The Seventh Day God Rests

msssbible.com- Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath Day.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Where do we come to worship on Sunday?

Make a church- Lesson 1: The Church Is God’s House (Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doerfler Dall, page 8).

sadlierreligion.com- We Believe Make a Mass Mobile- Grade 3, Chapter 17 (Pick the grade, type of visitor, and click on Go To. Look under Printable Activities and click on Chapters)

blestarewe.com- Together at Mass
Make a booklet about Mass.

blestarewe.com- Parts of the Mass
Booklet that you fill out and color.

mssscrafts.com- Matching Pieces Church

daniellesplace.com- Scroll down to: Stained Glass Window Church Craft & Stained Glass Window

benjerry.com- Community Church Building
The classic, clapboard church building with a clock and bell tower. Enlarge template for younger students to do. Teachers may need to help children put church together.



Introduce craft: Have you ever noticed the beautiful stained glass windows in church? Let’s make one to take home.

crafts.kaboose.com- Stained Glass Cross
You can make this craft the size of a folded piece of construction paper and cut the cross out before the class arrives.

crafts.kaboose.com- Stained Glass Window *I make this craft in the shape of a cross by folding one sheet of black construction paper in half and tracing a cross in the center on the top sheet. I then cut the cross out of both sheets of paper for the students. We then follow the rest of the directions given here.



Games:

What ever happened to good manners in church?- Find out if you know how to behave in church. Roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow the directions on the space you land on. If the space has a Roll Play activity on it, perform it to the best of your ability. If needed, the teacher will help you understand what to do and coach you how to do it correctly. If the space has a picture of person reacting to bad behavior that they had just seen in church, draw a Game Card and read it out loud (if the student cannot read, the teacher or someone can read it for them). Answer the question to the best of your ability (the teacher can coach the student if necessary).



Puzzles:


These activities are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.


Word Jumble

Crossword



Bible Stories:

Picking Grain on the Sabbath (Matthew 12), Celebrate Sabbath/Manna in the Wilderness, Healing on the Sabbath