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Faith time capsule pack
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Faith Time Capsule Pack
A printable faith time capsule activity pack based on Zacchaeus the Tax Collector. Children complete the story questions and reflection letter, then cut, fold and assemble the capsule to keep the letter for later. Story focus: Zacchaeus is short and can’t see Jesus in the crowd. Jesus stops and calls, “Zacchaeus, come down!” Zacchaeus is happy and promises to live God’s way.
- Suggested ages
- 8+ years
- Activity time
- 35–55 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age 8+ is stated in the listing; time and difficulty are estimates.
$4.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Four-page, full-colour A4 PDF
- Story activity sheet with questions and reflection prompts
- Answer sheet / teacher-parent guide
- Faith time capsule letter
- Foldable time capsule template
Your download files
- ZacchaeustheTaxCollector.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
Age 8+ is stated in the original listings; the packs include written reflection and capsule activities.
Help with reading reflection prompts, writing longer answers and assembling the capsule if needed.
What you’ll need
Colour printer, A4 paper or light card, pencil or pen, scissors, glue or tape. Colouring tools are optional for drawing prompts.
Time & preparation
The activity, reflection letter and capsule assembly. Teacher preparation and a separate lesson are additional.
Age 8+ is stated in this listing. 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: Luke 19:1–10
Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus. Jesus calls him by name and visits his house; Zacchaeus responds by promising generosity and restitution for dishonest taking.
Main takeaway: A changed response to Jesus includes putting wrongs right.
As you reflect and write
Use the story activity and question sheet first, then write a reflection letter to revisit later.
Connect the tree and welcome with Zacchaeus’ promise about money. Move beyond saying sorry to what repairing harm could involve.
An adult can scribe a younger learner’s response. Older learners can choose a specific thought or action for their letter and later reflect on it without treating the capsule as a prediction.
Questions to explore
- Why did Zacchaeus climb the tree?
- What did he promise to change?
- How is putting something right different from only saying sorry?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 4-page PDF: ZacchaeustheTaxCollector.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Is this only a colouring activity?
No. Page 1 is the story reading, lookup questions and reflection activity. Page 2 is the answer sheet and teacher notes. Page 3 is the personal reflection letter, and page 4 is the foldable capsule template. Complete the reading first, then write and store a letter to revisit later. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Luke 19:1–10.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. ZacchaeustheTaxCollector.pdf: print pages 1, 3, 4 for each learner or group. Keep page 2 with the adult as the answer guide. 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?
A pencil or pen, paper, scissors and glue or tape for the capsule. An adult can read the questions, scribe a response and help assemble the template.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 8+ years. Help with reading reflection prompts, writing longer answers and assembling the capsule if needed.
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