When we pray, we begin with..."In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit". When we say the Creed we say, "I believe in God the Father" and also "in Jesus Christ his only son" and "in the Holy Spirit"...so, we are saying that we believe in ONE God who is THREE Persons...the HOLY TRINITY.
PARENTS: Before we beginning the lesson on the Holy Trinity...please watch the video below with your child for a brief explanation of the Holy Spirit... then have discussion with your child about the Holy Spirit..
Some discussion ideas...
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How is the Holy Spirit like the wind?
What are some ways the Holy Spirit can help you or others?
What else did you learn about the Holy Spirit?
Some discussion ideas...
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How is the Holy Spirit like the wind?
What are some ways the Holy Spirit can help you or others?
What else did you learn about the Holy Spirit?
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A few activities you can download...
History of the pretzel
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Trinity explained by an apple and more activities
http://www.catholicicing.com/teaching-kids-about-the-trinity-with-apples/
http://www.catholicicing.com/teaching-kids-about-the-trinity-with-apples/
Parents try this little "spiritual experiment" at home
Click here ( for children in Gr. 3-7)
After doing the 'experiment' (above) you can discuss the following (below) with your child in grades 3-7. (If you can not actually do the experiment, you could explain what happens to the water and still discuss the ideas below)
Even though there are three uniquely different states of water (liquid, solid, and gas), they are still water. These states or forms of water can remind us of the triune nature of God.
The solid form of water (ice) reminds us of God the FATHER. Ice is hard. It is solid. In the same way, God the FATHER is our solid foundation.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Psalm 89:14
The liquid form of water reminds us of God the SON. We use water to take baths, to get clean. In the same way, God the SON, died on the cross to cleanse us of our sin.
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" Hebrews 9:14
The gas form of water reminds us of God the HOLY SPIRIT. Gas cannot be seen, but you can see the effects of it. As we did when we saw the water droplets on the plastic, or felt the warmth of the steam from the hot water. In the same way, the HOLY SPIRIT cannot be seen, but the effects of his presence can be seen and felt in our lives as the HOLY SPIRIT works to make his will known to us and to change us to become more like him.
I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you. John 16:12-15
The next time you drink a glass of water, eat an ice cube, or feel the effects of steam, let this lesson on water remind you that God is three Persons in One!
** For children in grades K-2 click here for an alternate activity.**
Click here ( for children in Gr. 3-7)
After doing the 'experiment' (above) you can discuss the following (below) with your child in grades 3-7. (If you can not actually do the experiment, you could explain what happens to the water and still discuss the ideas below)
Even though there are three uniquely different states of water (liquid, solid, and gas), they are still water. These states or forms of water can remind us of the triune nature of God.
The solid form of water (ice) reminds us of God the FATHER. Ice is hard. It is solid. In the same way, God the FATHER is our solid foundation.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Psalm 89:14
The liquid form of water reminds us of God the SON. We use water to take baths, to get clean. In the same way, God the SON, died on the cross to cleanse us of our sin.
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" Hebrews 9:14
The gas form of water reminds us of God the HOLY SPIRIT. Gas cannot be seen, but you can see the effects of it. As we did when we saw the water droplets on the plastic, or felt the warmth of the steam from the hot water. In the same way, the HOLY SPIRIT cannot be seen, but the effects of his presence can be seen and felt in our lives as the HOLY SPIRIT works to make his will known to us and to change us to become more like him.
I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you. John 16:12-15
The next time you drink a glass of water, eat an ice cube, or feel the effects of steam, let this lesson on water remind you that God is three Persons in One!
** For children in grades K-2 click here for an alternate activity.**
Please go to the "COMMENT PAGE" and answer the following questions:
1) Something that 'spoke' to my child(ren) or our family about one of the videos or activities.....(please note which video or activity and feel free to comment about more than one thing)
2) Something that my child(ren) learned about the Holy Spirit and something(s) about the Holy Trinity...
3) Three things that my child(ren) learned from the "Take home materials" were...(please take something from each lesson).
1) Something that 'spoke' to my child(ren) or our family about one of the videos or activities.....(please note which video or activity and feel free to comment about more than one thing)
2) Something that my child(ren) learned about the Holy Spirit and something(s) about the Holy Trinity...
3) Three things that my child(ren) learned from the "Take home materials" were...(please take something from each lesson).