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Prayer hands story craft
Doubting Thomas (Spanish)
A printable Spanish-language prayer-hands folding story craft based on Doubting Thomas. Children colour and cut the praying hands and inner story strip, then open the hands to follow the events. Story focus: Thomas doubts that Jesus is alive. Thomas calls Jesus his Lord and God. Jesus blesses those who believe.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
Spanish printable
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
- Prayer-hands folding story-strip layout
- A4 printable PDF
- Four story moments listed
- Scenes stated in the listing: Thomas doubts that Jesus is alive; Jesus shows his hands; Thomas calls Jesus his Lord and God; Jesus blesses those who believe
Your download files
- DoubtingThomas.pdf: 2 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
The hand outlines, inner story strip and folds require more coordination than a flat colouring sheet.
Help with cutting around fingers, folding the inner strip and attaching pieces. Younger children can colour before an adult assembles the craft.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful for attaching the story strip.
Time & preparation
One prayer-hands story, including colouring and folding. 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. Spanish reading support may be needed. Website copy is in English.
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.
As you open the hands
Open the hands to reveal the story, reading and discussing it before adding a prayer response.
Contrast hearing other people’s report with Thomas meeting Jesus. Make room for sincere questions rather than labelling a questioning child as unfaithful.
An adult can guide a short retelling for younger learners. Older learners can suggest a prayer linked to the account while respecting what another person chooses to keep private.
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 2-page PDF: DoubtingThomas.pdf. The story artwork is the Spanish edition; supplied assembly guides may use English labels. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
What is inside the praying hands?
The hands form the outside covers of a folding story strip. Colour and cut the hands and story pictures, fold the strip in the indicated direction, then glue the left hand to the left end and the right hand to the right end. Open the hands to reveal the story. The pictured scenes include: Thomas doubts that Jesus is alive; Jesus shows his hands; Thomas calls Jesus his Lord and God; Jesus blesses those who believe.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. DoubtingThomas.pdf: print the pages you want to use for each learner or group. 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 cut around the fingers, make the strip folds and attach the correct hand to each end.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Help with cutting around fingers, folding the inner strip and attaching pieces. Younger children can colour before an adult assembles the craft. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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