Baptismal Bliss – a Matthew 3 Craft
Materials
- White construction paper
- Blue and green tissue paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
- Printable dove template (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the blue and green tissue paper into small pieces.
- Draw or print out a dove template and cut it out.
- Glue the dove template onto the center of the white construction paper.
- Use the glue stick to cover the entire paper with glue.
- Carefully place the tissue paper pieces onto the glue, covering the entire paper except for the dove.
- Allow the glue to dry completely.
- Using markers or crayons, write the following Bible verse from Matthew 3:17: "And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’"
- Display your beautiful Baptismal Bliss craft and remember the importance of baptism in our faith journey.
Explanation
In Matthew 3, John the Baptist is baptizing people in the Jordan River, including Jesus. When Jesus is baptized, the heavens open up and a voice from heaven declares that Jesus is God’s beloved son. This craft represents the moment of baptism and the joy and bliss that comes with it. The tissue paper symbolizes the waters of baptism, and the dove represents the Holy Spirit that descended upon Jesus at his baptism. Displaying this craft can serve as a reminder of the importance of baptism and the love that God has for each one of us.