This Lent cross craft for kids is a simple project to make and learn about the season of Lent.
Using a simple stained-glass style design and a heart at the center, this Lenten craft printable works great as a decoration for home, classroom or church.
Perfect for Catholic classrooms, Sunday School, homeschool, and family faith time, this activity helps kids visually connect Lent with love, sacrifice, and preparation for Easter.
Kids will color each section of the cross and the heart. This is an opportunity to teach them why we prepare our hearts for the Lenten season and how small acts of kindness and prayer matter during this season.
The printable works well for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students.
Younger kids benefit from the fine motor practice of coloring within sections, while older children can use the craft as a starting point for journaling, prayer prompts, or Lenten goals.
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Teachers love the Lent cross craft because it’s no-prep, print-and-go, and easy to adapt for different grade levels.
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This free Lent craft printable is great for:
- Lent lesson plans
- Religious education classes
- Ash Wednesday or Holy Week activities
- Quiet classroom centers
- Family faith activities at home
To use, print the free template ( enter your email at the end of the article to receive the free template), provide crayons or markers, and let kids color their cross.
Display finished crafts on bulletin boards, classroom walls, or prayer corners as a visual reminder of the Lenten season.
Lent cross craft
Supplies:
- Lent cross free printable – enter your email at the end of the article to receive it
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
To make the Lent cross craft, start by printing the template on regular paper or cardstock paper.
Color the Lent cross and heart.
Cut out the Lent cross and heart.
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