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Bible story camera
Stephen Is Stoned Camera Craft
A printable paper Bible story camera based on Stephen Is Stoned. Children colour, cut and assemble the camera and film strip, then slide the strip through to retell the story. Story focus: Stephen preaches boldly about Jesus. They drag him outside the city. He sees Jesus in heaven.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$4.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Camera page
- Film strip
- Make Bible learning interactive and enjoyable with this creative printable Bible activity, ideal for sparking faith conversations and hands-on fun!
Your download files
- StephenIsStoned.pdf: 3 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
Cutting camera slots, fitting a long film strip and keeping the story in order add assembly demands.
An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful. An adult may need to cut camera slots.
Time & preparation
One camera and film strip, including colouring 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. An adult should adapt discussion of death, danger or distress to the group.
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: Acts 6:8–7:60
Stephen speaks about Israel’s history and his faith in Jesus before the council. He is killed by an angry crowd, and his final prayer asks that their sin not be held against them.
Main takeaway: Stephen’s story raises questions about faithful witness, violence and forgiveness.
As you slide the story through
Slide the film strip slowly and pause at each frame to connect the picture with the reading.
An adult should choose how much of this martyrdom account to explore. Focus on Stephen’s words and the crowd’s responsibility rather than recreating the attack.
An adult can read the captions for a younger child. Older learners can retell a frame without its caption, then check which details the Bible account supplies.
Questions to explore
- Why was Stephen speaking to the council?
- What did his final prayer ask?
- Why should disagreement never become permission to hurt someone?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: StephenIsStoned.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Does the paper camera actually show a story?
Yes. Colour and cut out the camera body and illustrated film strip. Prepare the two marked camera slots, feed the strip through the lower slot from the back and out through the upper slot, then slide it to reveal the frames. It is a paper storytelling model, not a working photographic camera. Printed captions include “Stephen told God’s truth with a brave heart” and “Some people grew angry when they heard him”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. StephenIsStoned.pdf: print pages 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 1 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. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should cut the slots and help thread the strip so the pictures move without tearing.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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