12 Fun & Faith-Based Sunday Activities for Kids
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Engaging and Quiet Activities to Help Children Stay Focused and Spiritually Uplifted on Sundays
Sundays are a special time for families to focus on faith, worship, and spending quality time together. However, keeping children engaged in spiritual activitiesโespecially in a quiet and reverent mannerโcan sometimes be a challenge.
As Christian parents, we want our children to grow up loving Sundays and looking forward to spiritual moments, rather than seeing them as restrictive or boring. Thatโs why faith-based activities can help reinforce gospel principles while keeping kids engaged in meaningful ways.
Here are 10 quiet, fun, and faith-based Sunday activities that will help children stay focused, learn gospel truths, and feel spiritually uplifted.
1. Scripture Story Puppets ๐ญ
One of the best ways to bring scripture stories to life is through puppet play!
How to Do It:
- Print or draw simple Bible cutouts and attach them to craft sticks.
- Act out stories like:
- Daniel in the lionโs den (Daniel 6)
- Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41)
- Have your child retell the story using the puppets, reinforcing comprehension and creativity.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps kids connect with scripture stories in a hands-on way and remember them better.
2. Sunday Quiet Box ๐
A Sunday Quiet Box is a collection of faith-based activities that children can only use on Sundays, making it exciting and special.
What to Include:
- Scripture-themed coloring books
- Faith-based puzzles
- Sticker books with Jesus and temples
- A small stuffed animal (like a lamb or lion for scripture stories)
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps children stay reverent during church meetings or quiet time while keeping Sundays set apart.
Use our workbook for only 99.c, which includes:
- 2 x word search puzzles
- Bible scavenger hunt sheet
- Fruits of the Spirit activity sheet
- Fruits cut-outs
- 2 x coloring sheets
- 66 books of the bible cards
- 4 x puzzles
3. Family Testimony Sharing Night ๐ฃ๏ธ
Children need to hear testimonies to learn how to share their own.
How to Do It:
- Have each family member share a short testimony about something theyโve learned recently.
- Younger kids can draw their testimony if they arenโt comfortable speaking.
- End with a gratitude prayer, thanking Heavenly Father for the gospel.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps kids gain confidence in bearing testimony and strengthens family spiritual bonds.
4. Faith-Based LEGO Challenge ๐๏ธ
Encourage kids to build scripture stories using LEGO, blocks, or playdough.
Challenge Ideas:
- Build Noahโs Ark and fill it with toy animals.
- Construct Nephiโs boat using LEGO bricks.
- Create a miniature temple and discuss why temples are sacred.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps kids engage in hands-on gospel learning while using their creativity.
5. Scripture Journaling & Drawing ๐โ๏ธ
Even young children can benefit from scripture journaling, and itโs a great way to reflect on Sunday lessons.
How to Do It:
- Provide each child with a small journal or notebook.
- Write a short scripture verse at the top of the page.
- Have them draw a picture or write their thoughts about it.
- Older kids can write how the verse applies to their life.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps children internalize gospel principles and apply them in daily life.
6. Primary Song Sing-Along ๐ถ
Music has a powerful way of teaching gospel truths, and Primary songs are a fun and engaging way for children to feel the Spirit.
How to Do It:
- Pick 3-5 favorite Primary songs about Jesus, faith, or temples.
- Use visual props (like simple hand motions or illustrated song charts).
- Play soft background music for kids to hum or sing along to quietly.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps children memorize gospel truths through music and strengthens their connection to the Spirit.
7. Service Sunday: Spreading Christlike Love โค๏ธ
Teaching children to serve on Sundays helps them see the gospel in action.
How to Do It:
- Write thank-you cards for Primary teachers or missionaries.
- Create a care package for someone in need.
- Bake cookies and deliver them to an elderly neighbor.
- Help children call or write letters to grandparents.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Reinforces Christlike love, gratitude, and selflessness.
8. Gratitude & Prayer Jar ๐
Teaching children to recognize their blessings will increase their faith and sense of peace.
How to Do It:
- Use a jar or container labeled โBlessings & Prayersโ.
- Each Sunday, have children write or draw something theyโre grateful for.
- Read past blessings together when your family needs encouragement.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps children develop gratitude and strengthen their prayer life.
9. โGuess the Scripture Heroโ Game ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐
Help children learn about scripture heroes by turning it into a fun guessing game!
How to Play:
- One person chooses a Bible character and gives 3-5 clues about them.
- Others try to guess who it is!
- Example clues for Noah:
- I built a boat.
- I put two of every animal in the boat
- There was a large flood
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps kids learn about righteous examples in scripture while strengthening their knowledge of gospel stories.
10. โWalk Where Jesus Walkedโ Map Activity ๐บ๏ธโ๏ธ
Help children visualize where Jesus lived and taught by using a map of the Holy Land.
How to Do It:
- Print a map of Israel during Jesus’ time.
- Mark key locations like Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, and Jerusalem.
- Read scriptures about miracles and events that happened in each place.
- Let children draw or use stickers to mark different locations.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps kids connect with Jesusโ life and ministry in a tangible way.
11. Family Gospel Charades ๐ญ
Turn gospel stories into a fun and interactive charades game!
How to Play:
- Write scripture events on slips of paper.
- Have one person act out the scene without talking while others guess.
- Example ideas:
- Noah building the ark
- David slaying Goliath
- Jonah and the whale
- Jesus feeding the 5,000
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Helps kids remember scripture stories while keeping them engaged and entertained.
12. โWhat Would Jesus Do?โ Scenario Cards ๐คโค๏ธ
Help children learn Christlike behavior by discussing real-life situations.
How to Do It:
- Write different situations on cards (or read aloud).
- Example scenarios:
- A friend is being left out at schoolโwhat would Jesus do?
- Someone took your toy without askingโhow can you react like Jesus?
- You see trash on the ground at churchโwhat can you do?
- Have children discuss or act out their answers.
๐ฏ Spiritual Benefit: Teaches children to apply Christโs teachings in their daily lives.
Making Sundays Special for Kids
Sundays donโt have to feel restrictive or boringโthey can be a joyful time to learn, reflect, and grow in faith. By incorporating quiet and engaging activities, we help our children develop a love for the gospel while keeping their focus on Jesus Christ.
Which activity will you try first? Let me know in the comments! ๐โจ
Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum
