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How To Make A Wooden Cross
If you are leading a group at this Summer Vacation Bible School but are short on ideas for crafts, we have an idea that has significant value and is fun to make!
A wooden cross, is a simple project for children ages 6 and up and involves little supplies. When your childs project is finished they will walk away with a better understanding of what the cross really symbolizes.
A cross, in the early centuries of Christianity was a gruesome method for executing criminals. After Jesus was hung on the cross it became a symbol for grace and forgiveness. There are many different cross designs such as the Latin cross (what we see most today), the Greek cross, the cross of Calvary, the Celtic cross, the Russian Orthodox cross, the papal cross, the baptismal cross, the budded cross, the victors cross, the triumphant cross with orb, and the cross of St. Peter.
Depending on what message you are trying to convey to your vacation Bible school children you can choose which cross is right for you. Spend some time researching the different meanings of each of the crosses listed above and determine which one will help portray the message you are trying to instill in your children.
Once you have decided what cross you want your children to make you can start making cut outs for your children to decorate. Using a paper template as a guide, trace your cross design on your choice of wood. Depending on how experienced you are using a jigsaw you can get as intricate as you like. However if you are not very experienced with power tools, we recommend you use a permanent marker to draw your design on your cross.
Make sure that you make enough crosses so each of your children will have an opportunity to take one home. Before you kids begin their craft, make sure they understand the importance of the cross and while they are decorating their cross let them participate by asking them questions about the significance of the cross to them.
There is a simpler way to making a cross from wood if you are looking to let your children cut out their own designs. Using a wood pulp, you can have your children draw the shape of the cross and cut it out themselves. Always keep a close watch over children using scissors and make sure that they use the tools in an appropriate manner. This is a project that when finished your children will walk away with a better understanding of what the cross is and what it means to us as Christians. Because we used hands on crafts that encourage children to use their minds, the message is more likely to stick. Whenever you are trying to teach a valuable lesson to children it is important to incorporate a hands on activity that allows them to think independently and creatively.
For more ideas or tips about making wooden crosses and Vacation Bible School craft ideas visit us online.
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