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By: Allie Johnston
The 10 Commandments are the Laws of God’s covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai. These Laws were followed by the Israelites and are God’s Laws for us, today, as well. The 10 Commandments show us as Catholics how to live a life of love. The first three commandments help us to show love and respect for God; the other seven to show love and respect for others and for ourselves.
Below is a free teaching toolkit with printable 10 Commandments activities for kids. These resources will help you easily and effectively teaching the 10 Commandments to kids at every stage of their religious formation.
Use the second resource – a 10 Commandments coloring page – with preschool or primary-aged children. This activity can accompany the story of Moses receiving the 10 Commandments from God. Share the story from a children’s Bible before you distribute the coloring page. Children can take home their completed page to share with family members. Challenge children to recount the Bible story to family members at home as well! Get the coloring page by downloading the Teaching the 10 Commandments to Youth Toolkit now.
Use the third resource - Six Tips for Teaching The 10 Commandments Effectively eBook – to find inspiration when teaching the 10 Commandments to kids. When you download the Teaching the 10 Commandments to Youth Toolkit you'll get access to this resource which was written from the experience and perspective of a middle school catechist. The eBook will help catechists teach about the covenant and the Commandments without it seeming like just another list of do’s and don’ts. In the eBook you'll also find suggestions for things to do and to avoid doing while teaching the 10 Commandments to kids.
Download the Teaching the 10 Commandments to Youth Toolkit now! With these 10 Commandments activities for kids, you will encourage students to live a life of love and follow God's Laws. Toolkit available in English and Spanish!