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Prayer hands story craft
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (Spanish)
A printable Spanish-language prayer-hands folding story craft based on Jesus Prays in Gethsemane. Children colour and cut the praying hands and inner story strip, then open the hands to follow the events. Story focus: Jesus goes to the garden to pray. Soldiers arrive to arrest him. Jesus goes peacefully.
- 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: Jesus goes to the garden to pray; He feels sad but trusts God’s plan; Soldiers arrive to arrest him; Jesus goes peacefully
Your download files
- JesusPraysinGethsemane.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: Luke 22:39–53
Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives before his arrest, bringing his distress to the Father. His disciples struggle to stay awake; when the arresting group comes, Jesus refuses the path of violence.
Main takeaway: Jesus brings anguish to God and chooses faithfulness rather than retaliation.
As you open the hands
Open the hands to reveal the story, reading and discussing it before adding a prayer response.
Contrast prayer, sleeping disciples and the arriving crowd. Children need not share personal fears; a fictional example can introduce asking for support.
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 did Jesus do before the arrest?
- How did he respond to the violence?
- What can we do when a situation feels too difficult to face alone?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: JesusPraysinGethsemane.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: Jesus goes to the garden to pray; He feels sad but trusts God’s plan; Soldiers arrive to arrest him; Jesus goes peacefully.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JesusPraysinGethsemane.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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