The Fruit of the Spirit 9-Lesson Sunday School Curriculum for Kids

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What's Included in the Download?

🖨️ "Print All Lessons" Combined PDF (130 pages of teaching content) 

🖨️ "Print Student Handouts" Combined PDF (27 pages of worksheets, coloring pages, and parent connect sheets) Download the 28-page Student Handouts(PDF)

📂 Easy Edit Folder - Single Week Lessons in Word Doc

📂 Easy Print Folder - Single Week Lessons in PDF

📂Bible Memory Verse Folder - Print ready posters are provided in NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, NiRV, and an editable Word format.

Linktree - QR code and link to access recommended Bible story videos, worship music,  and bonus content for this curriculum series. https://linktr.ee/fruit.of.the.spirit.lesson      

Translation: This study is written to work with any Bible translations.

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Simple No-Prep Format for New Volunteers

This curriculum has a simple No-Prep format that makes it great for new volunteers, who might be a bit hesitant to take on a large task. It is not a large undertaking, and the format is easy to understand. The No-Prep format makes it easy for volunteers to get started quickly and do well.

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Bible Teaching Activities Kids Will Love

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Parent Connect Pages with Links to Free Resources

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Don’t Just Teach Character—Lead Kids into the Freedom of Christ

"The Fruit of the Spirit" curriculum is more than just a Sunday School lesson plan. It's a rescue mission that guides children away from the constant pressure of the world and into the freedom that Christ gives. Children are constantly pressured to measure up, chasing after something that never satisfies. This curriculum frees them from the burden of always trying to be good enough, by leading them into lasting peace that only Christ can give.

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Main Idea for Kids: The Holy Spirit Sets Me Free to Be Who God Made Me.

I don’t have to do it all on my own. God is helping me every day to be more like Jesus. That’s real freedom!

We've included clear, simple definitions of each fruit of the Spirit so kids can understand what God is growing in them. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness—these aren’t just good ideas; they are real ways the Holy Spirit changes our hearts.

Everything is tied back to Jesus’ example—not as a comparison that makes kids feel like they can’t measure up, but as inspiration to see what God can do in their lives. When children see how Jesus lived, they realize the Holy Spirit is at work in them too—helping them grow, love others, and live in the freedom of Christ!

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9-Week Lesson Overview

Week 1: Love

Bible Story: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

Main Idea: We don’t have to earn God’s love—it’s a gift through Jesus! 

Week 2: Joy

Bible Story: The Prodigal Son Returns (Luke 15:11-32)

Main Idea: True joy comes from knowing Jesus, not from what happens to us.

Week 3: Peace

Bible Story: Paul and Barnabas Make Peace (Acts 15:36-41)

Main Idea: Jesus gives us peace that nothing can take away.

Week 4: Patience

Bible Story: Abraham Waits for God’s Promise (Genesis 12-21)

Main Idea: Because God is patient with us, we can be patient with others.

Week 5: Kindness

Bible Story: David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)

Main Idea: We show kindness because God has been kind to us.

Week 6: Goodness

Bible Story: The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)

Main Idea: We don’t do good things to make God love us—He already does! His love helps us do what’s right.

Week 7: Faithfulness

Bible Story: The Parable of the Faithful Servant (Matthew 24:45-51)

Main Idea: We can trust God because He is always faithful.

Week 8: Gentleness

Bible Story: Jesus Welcomes the Children (Mark 10:13-16)

Main Idea: Jesus leads us gently, and His Spirit helps us be gentle with others.

Week 9: Self-Control

Bible Story: Jesus Resists Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11)

Main Idea: We don’t have to let our feelings control us—the Holy Spirit helps us make good choices.

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Attention Keeping Sunday School Activities 

• Easy to teach lesson plan
  
• Discussion questions and prayer
• Printable word search worksheets
• Bible story coloring pages
• Craft activities

Children's Ministry, Kids Church, or Sunday School Curriculum

Use this Bible study in your children's ministry, kids' church, or Sunday School. Our curriculum includes everything you need to keep the children's attention, get them into God's Word, and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

• perfect for children aged 6 to 12 (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
• designed for small churches
• instant digital download in one print-friendly PDF file
• flexible teaching activities designed for elementary-aged students
• unlimited permission to share directly with volunteers or families in your church