2 Corinthians 5:17 Worksheets for Kids

This verse teaches that following Jesus isn't just adding something extra — it's becoming genuinely new, with old patterns gone and a fresh start begun.

The verse

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

Big idea: In Jesus, I become brand new.

What's inside the pack

1. Memory verse page — the full text of 2 Corinthians 5:17 in large print, with ruled lines for copying it out by hand.
2. Word search — a 12×12 grid hiding 6 words taken from the passage itself, running across, down, diagonally, forwards and backwards.
3. Fill in the blanks — the verse with 6 words removed, a word bank to choose from, and a drawing box for the big idea.
4. Teacher's page — what the verse means in kid-friendly language, 3 teaching ideas, a memory tip, and the full answer key.

How to use it

Print the pack single-sided on US Letter or A4 — the layout fits both. For younger children (ages 4–6), use page 1 as a tracing and colouring sheet and skip the word search. For ages 7–10, the word search and fill-in-the-blanks work as a complete 20-minute lesson. Older children can do the whole pack independently while you teach the passage.

Memory tip: Picture a caterpillar becoming a butterfly — truly new.

Teaching ideas for 2 Corinthians 5:17

• Make an 'old to new' butterfly craft (caterpillar → butterfly).
• Talk about what 'starting fresh' with Jesus can look like.
• Create a new-creation themed worksheet with before/after boxes.

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