The Fruit of the Spirit for Kids

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23

Teach kids how God's Spirit can transform their life - from the inside out! More than ever, children need to grow into spirit-filled followers of Jesus. These Sunday School resources will help your church make an eternal impact as you teach kids the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit Song for Kids

What are the Fruit of the Holy Spirit?

In Galatians 5, Paul uses the metaphor of fruit to show the work of God's Spirit in our lives. These marks of Christian character can give children great encouragement as they progress in their faith development. As we yield to the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives and community, the inevitable result will be the characteristics listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit is a biblical term that sums up nine attributes of a person or community living in accord with the Holy Spirit, according to chapter 5 of the Epistle to the Galatians: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." The fruit is contrasted with the works of the flesh which immediately precede it in this chapter. (Wikipedia)

Why do kids need to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit in Sunday School?

Among all the topics churches could choose for Bible lessons, the Fruit of the Spirit has always been a favorite in Sunday School and Children's Ministry. It allows for endless creative teaching and life application. These are a list of virtues that all Christian parents would desire for their children.

These resources are designed to keep kids attention. Every Sunday School teacher will love the snack ideas, spirit games, coloring sheets, praise songs, and activities included in this material.