Prayer bottles are wonderful crafts to make with children. Learn how to make simple yet meaningful prayer reminders in Sunday school or at home.
Prayer practices connect us with God. During times like Lent, prayers are useful for self-examination. Children’s spontaneous prayer—connecting to the wonder and love of God—is a gift for the whole family to explore.
This prayer bottle takes a simple item (a sensory bottle) and uses it to open a connection within the family and, most importantly, with God.
We made these during our children’s program the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Then children and families used the prayer bottles during Lent. The response was tremendous. Families who were absent stopped by the office to create bottles during the week. And adults emailed asking for instructions so they could make their own at home!
How to Make Prayer Bottles With Children
Prayer bottles are fun and easy to make. Here’s what you need:
Supplies
- Water bottles (Remove the labels)
- Clear liquid soap
- White iridescent glitter
- Small mirrored glitter (or something similar)
- Palm leaf confetti
- Purple sequins
- Small shells
- Small cross
Instructions
- Fill the bottles 2/3 full with warm water
- Add 2 tsp white glitter, 2 tsp mirrored glitter, 3 pinches palm leaves, 3 pinches purple sequins, 10-12 small shells, 1 cross.
- Fill the container the rest of the way (to the top) with liquid soap.
- Use hot glue to secure the lid in place.
- Write “Pray” or “I Pray” on the lid.
- Shake the bottle to combine everything inside.
The prayer on the attached card is on the next page. Or click here for a printable pdf.
