Disciples’ Dreamcatcher – a Matthew 10 Craft

Materials Needed:

• Wooden embroidery hoop
• Yarn or string
• Feathers
• Beads
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Take the wooden embroidery hoop and wrap it with yarn or string, covering the entire hoop.
2. Tie a piece of yarn or string at the top of the hoop, leaving enough length to create a loop for hanging.
3. Tie several pieces of yarn or string across the hoop, creating a spiderweb pattern.
4. Cut several pieces of yarn or string in varying lengths and tie them to the bottom of the dreamcatcher. These will serve as the "catchers" of the dreamcatcher.
5. Thread beads onto the yarn or string of the "catchers".
6. Glue feathers onto the yarn or string of the "catchers", as well as the top of the dreamcatcher.
7. Optional: Write a verse or quote from Matthew 10 onto a piece of paper and attach it to the dreamcatcher.

Meaning:

The disciples’ dreamcatcher represents the idea that we are all called to be disciples of Jesus and to spread His message to others. Just as a dreamcatcher catches and filters out bad dreams, we are called to filter out negativity and spread God’s love to others. The feathers on the dreamcatcher serve as a reminder of the Holy Spirit, who guides and strengthens us in our discipleship journey.