"Divine Virtues" – a 2 Peter 1 Craft

Materials Needed:

• Construction paper (various colors)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or pens
• Printable template of the word "VIRTUES"

Instructions:

1. Begin by reading and discussing 2 Peter 1 from the Bible with your children or students.
2. Explain that in this passage, Peter lists several virtues that Christians should strive to cultivate in their lives.
3. Give each child a piece of construction paper and have them trace and cut out the letters for the word "VIRTUES" using the printable template.
4. On each letter, have the children write or draw one of the virtues mentioned in the passage (faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love).
5. Once all the letters have been decorated, have the children glue them onto another piece of construction paper to create a banner that spells out "VIRTUES".
6. Hang the banner in your classroom or home as a reminder of the divine virtues we should all strive to embody.

Optional Variations:

• Have the children work in pairs or small groups to create individual letters for each virtue, then combine them to form a larger banner or poster.
• Instead of a banner, have the children create individual cards or posters featuring one virtue each, and display them around the room.
• Use this craft as an opportunity to discuss what each virtue means and how we can work to develop them in our daily lives.