Introducing the Printable ACTS Prayer Compass & Treasure Map Craft – A Creative and Engaging Way to Teach Kids How to Pray!
Set sail on a Bible-based pirate adventure with this hands-on, printable ACTS prayer craft designed to help kids explore prayer through the four key parts of the ACTS model: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. This 12-page Christian craft is packed with interactive elements—perfect for Sunday school, homeschool Bible lessons, Vacation Bible School (VBS), or Christian education classrooms.
Children will navigate through prayer using a compass, treasure map, scroll, and story—all tied together in a rich, faith-filled experience. Whether you're introducing the ACTS model for the first time or looking to deepen a child’s understanding of prayer, this printable set makes learning fun, colorful, and spiritually meaningful.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE WITH THE ACTS PRAYER COMPASS & MAP CRAFT:
▶︎ Compass Prayer Wheel with top and bottom layers in both color and black-and-white
▶︎ 4-Part Compass Design divided into Adoration: "I praise you for…", Confession: "I am sorry for…", Thanksgiving: "I am thankful for…", and Supplication: "I ask God for…"
▶︎ "Pray Compass A.C.T.S." Cover Page with the phrase “Navigate Through Prayer”
▶︎ Captain Grace’s Pirate Story – a fun, 2-page read-aloud ACTS prayer story (color and black-and-white), displayed on an old-world scroll
▶︎ Treasure Map Coloring Page – featuring a volcano, anchor, palm trees, spring of living water, sea dragon, shells, Jesus, and more! (in both color and black-and-white)
▶︎ ACTS Prayer Scroll Template – an old map-style writing prompt divided into four sections where kids can write their own ACTS prayer
This printable pack is designed to bring the ACTS prayer method to life in a visually rich, interactive way that helps children connect with God in a deeper, more personal way.
HOW THIS ACTS PRAYER CRAFT WORKS:
▶︎ Color and cut out the compass wheel pieces
▶︎ Attach with a paper fastener to allow rotation
▶︎ Read the pirate-themed ACTS prayer story aloud
▶︎ Color the Christian treasure map for kids and drop anchor at each prayer stop
▶︎ Write out a personal ACTS prayer using the scroll-style template
▶︎ Use black-and-white pages for a color-your-own option, or pre-colored versions for easy prep
THIS CHRISTIAN BIBLE CRAFT IS PERFECT FOR:
▶︎ Teaching the ACTS prayer model in Sunday School
▶︎ Vacation Bible School (VBS) or summer church camps
▶︎ Homeschool Bible time or devotional studies
▶︎ Christian classrooms, clubs, or Bible literacy lessons
▶︎ Pirate- or treasure-themed prayer weeks
▶︎ Prayer journals, quiet time, or personal reflection activities
▶︎ Teaching kids how to pray in fun, hands-on ways
WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN THROUGH THIS ACTS PRAYER ACTIVITY:
▶︎ The structure and meaning of the ACTS prayer
▶︎ That they can talk to God with praise, confession, thanksgiving, and requests
▶︎ That Jesus is the Living Water and hears every prayer
▶︎ How to reflect and write their own prayers
▶︎ Fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, and assembling
▶︎ Scripture-based thinking through story and art
INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD:
Upon purchase, you’ll receive instant access to download and print the files. No physical product will be shipped, making this a flexible and reusable activity for churches, classrooms, and at-home learning.
PLEASE NOTE:
▶︎ This is a digital printable. No physical materials will be shipped.
▶︎ You’ll need scissors, glue, and a paper fastener. Crayons or markers are optional for coloring.
This Bible prayer craft for kids is a fun and powerful way to teach children how to talk to God. With pirate flair, engaging visuals, and strong biblical foundations, your kids will love this journey through the ACTS prayer compass—and treasure the lessons they learn along the way.
Add it to your cart today and help kids discover the treasure of prayer!
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Read More: Read more about this activity in our Sunday School Activities blog post.
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