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3D Bible story craft
Doubting Thomas 3D Bible Craft
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable 3D Bible story craft based on Doubting Thomas. Children colour and cut the illustrated story circles and assemble them into a three-dimensional paper craft. Story focus: The disciples tell Thomas, “We saw Jesus alive!” Jesus appears to them again. Thomas says, “My Lord and my God!”
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 40–65 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Illustrated story-circle templates for a 3D paper craft
- A4 Size
- Kids color each circle: the disciples’ news, Thomas’ doubt, Jesus appearing, the invitation to touch His wounds, Thomas’ belief, and Jesus’ blessing for those who believe without seeing.
- 7 illustrated story circles
- Colour, cut & assemble 3D craft
Your download files
- DoubtingThomas.pdf: 4 pages
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Several circular story pieces need cutting, alignment and joining.
Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue. A ruler can help with folds.
Time & preparation
One 3D story craft, including colouring, cutting and assembly. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: John 20:24–29
Thomas is absent when Jesus first appears to the disciples and wants evidence before believing their report. Jesus later comes while Thomas is present and addresses his questions; Thomas responds by acknowledging him as Lord and God.
Main takeaway: Thomas’ questions become part of his encounter with the risen Jesus.
Before you assemble the story
Lay out the illustrated circles and discuss their order before turning them into the finished paper craft.
Contrast hearing other people’s report with Thomas meeting Jesus. Make room for sincere questions rather than labelling a questioning child as unfaithful.
Younger learners can match a spoken event to a picture. Older learners can retell the account from different sections and check it against the passage.
Questions to explore
- What had Thomas missed?
- How did Jesus respond when he came again?
- How can we explore questions respectfully?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 4-page PDF: DoubtingThomas.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I assemble the flip story?
Colour and cut the illustrated circles, fold them in half and glue successive blank halves together in story order. Attach the first and last sections to the marked cover/base. Let the glue dry before flipping through the pages. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use John 20:24–29.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. DoubtingThomas.pdf: print pages 1, 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 4 is the assembly guide, which can be shared. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Help line up the circle folds and avoid gluing across the edges that need to open.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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