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Finger Puppets for Lent (FREE & PRINTABLE!)

by Nancy Bandzuch · 18 Comments

Finger Puppets for Lent

Hello there, friends!

I hope your Lent has been wonderfully restful and fruitful.

Mine, thus far, has fallen a little bit short of expectations, but that, of course, is 100% my doing.

It is hard for me to embrace quiet, even though I REALLY need to!

In these next weeks, and especially during Holy Week, I plan to really get back on track, find more time for prayer, and set aside some time for really meaningful faith discussions with my kids.

Something we have done the last few Lents is using Finger Puppets to act out, understand and commemorate the events of Jesus’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection.

I know, finger puppets are a little cheesy, but they are a fun way to help children learn and engage with all the characters in this story.

Our finger puppet play is pretty free and easy.

Often times the kids want to put on the finger puppets and act out, in part, what we just read or discussed. Sometimes we just set the puppets out on the table and discuss who did way.

Either way, the puppets have been a fun faith tool for us.

And guess what, I am happy to offer you 2 versions of Lenten Finger Puppets–totally FREE!  Just enter your email address right here and I will email the PDFs directly to your inbox.

You can find the materials for this project, and MANY other Catholic projects in the Catholic Family Digital Resource Library. To get instant access, and join a thriving community of over 10,000 Catholic Parents, just enter your email address.

catholic family resource library here!

The first set of finger puppets are ones that you can easily print, color, cut, and glue together.  My only word of advice: make sure to either place a really thin line of glue around the edges, or use clear tape…or else the finger puppets will be too narrow to fit your finger into!

Finger Puppets for Lent Samples

The second set of finger puppets are made of felt. The downloadable PDF for these puppets will supply you with all the patterns for the 13 Lenten Finger puppets pictured below, and don’t worry! These puppets are GLUED together, not stitched:

Finger Puppets for Lent

The characters included in both sets are:

  • Jesus at the Last Supper
  • Peter, the High Priest
  • Judas
  • Suffering Jesus
  • Simon of Cyrene
  • Mary
  • Pilate
  • Christ on the Cross
  • The Good Thief
  • Veronica
  • Roman Solider
  • And the Risen Christ.

Which puppets do we use around here? BOTH!

Yup, a few years ago I made all of the Felt Finger Puppets, but my kids are at a stage where they really love creating their own things.

So, while I still use the felt puppets, I have a strong feeling that we will be making a new paper set this year–and maybe a couple of paper sets!

I really love making the paper sets, actually, because the kids always ask SO many great questions as we are coloring.

Questions like, why is Judas holding money? Who is this other guy on the cross and why is Mary’s heart like that? So many great moments for Catholic instruction!

So, if these finger puppets would be helpful, I encourage you to download and use them!

Once again, you can find the materials for this project, and MANY other Catholic projects in the Catholic Family Digital Resource Library.

I hope you children love these puppets and learn as much from them as mine have.

Your sister in Christ,

Nancy

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  1. Mila says

    May 21, 2023 at 6:09 am

    Can you please send me the picture

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  2. Mila says

    May 21, 2023 at 6:07 am

    The first time you see

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  3. Kasia says

    March 29, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    I would be grateful if You could me send me this finger puppets to print.
    Thank You cery much.
    Kasia S.

    Reply
  4. Diann Kroos says

    March 9, 2023 at 10:49 pm

    please send me the link to the Lenton Finger Puppets.
    God Bless

    Reply
  5. Paula says

    April 4, 2022 at 1:48 pm

    HI! LOVE the finger puppets for Holy Week. I can’t find the link? I’ve joined your sight, which is awesome! I’ve searched for the puppets with no luck. Where do I find them?

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    March 9, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    Hi
    I’ve left my email address and haven’t received the link and I’ve emailed you twice directly for a link to the puppets. Are you able to provide the link please? With thanks.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 4, 2022 at 2:48 am

      Poproszę o link do pacynek na maila

      Reply
  7. Trisha MI Speers says

    March 4, 2022 at 10:18 am

    I can’t seem to find the free printable for the puppets on your link?

    Reply
  8. April says

    September 12, 2021 at 11:07 am

    I do not find the resource library here. Can someone please advise?

    Reply
  9. Rebeca says

    September 1, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    I can’t seem to find the link where I’m able to access the puppet saints. I’ve already provided my name and email and I also haven’t received them via email. How can I access them?

    Reply
  10. Allie Park says

    March 5, 2021 at 11:10 am

    Thank you! I love how interactive this craft is.

    Reply
  11. Renee says

    February 24, 2021 at 2:25 am

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
  12. Jane Soberano says

    February 22, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    Please send me the puppets. Thanks

    Reply
  13. Mary Ann Miller says

    February 22, 2021 at 10:12 am

    The finger puppets are wonderful! Thank you so much for the free download!

    Reply
  14. Dorota says

    March 24, 2018 at 1:56 am

    Thank You Nancy. I reccommend all the time your blog on my website.
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  15. Dorota says

    March 24, 2018 at 1:55 am

    Thank You Nancy. I reccommend all the time your blog on my website.

    Reply

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