Read aloud John 3:16. Hand each child a second heart sticker. Have kids place the second sticker next to the first so the points of the hearts touch. Explain that the second sticker represents Jesus—God’s incredible Son who came to earth to die for our sins.
Read aloud John 20:21-22. Hand each child a third sticker. Then have kids place that sticker on the back of their hands so the points of all three stickers touch, creating a shamrock shape. Explain that the last sticker represents the Holy Spirit—the helper God gives to guide us.
Say: The shape on your hand is a lot like a shamrock. It’s a plant people in Ireland see all the time!
Ask:
- What other things in nature remind you of God?
Say: Patrick helped people understand God’s great love and power through a simple plant. He helped them understand the Trinity. Point to the parts of a heart shamrock on kids’ hands. This represents God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Now every time you see a shamrock, you can be like Patrick and help people know more about God.
This children’s sermon for St. Patrick’s Day originally appeared here.
