DIY Prayer Jar

1 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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These prayer jars are the perfect way to teach kids the importance of prayer! Each prayer jar you create can have a special theme; create a prayer family jar, a jar with Bible verses, a jar of good deeds or a mixed jar with all of the above. Prayer jars are an awesome reminder to slow down, take a moment of silence and get in tune with what really matters, our relationship with God.

Project Time
40 to 60 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Paint the plastic jars with spray paint. Allow the jars to dry before decorating.

DIY Prayer Jar step 1
Step
2

Using the religious foam shapes and sayings, decorate the prayer jars.

DIY Prayer Jar step 2 part 1
DIY Prayer Jar step 2 part 2
Step
3

Using self-adhesive rhinestones add a little bling to your prayer jar.

DIY Prayer Jar step 3
Step
4

Have kids draw their own designs using sharpies. The girls and I recreated one of the foam sticker patterns onto the jar.

DIY Prayer Jar step 4 part 1
DIY Prayer Jar step 4 part 2
Step
5

Have kids use the sharpies to write Bible verses, sayings, family members names of who they will pray for, or good deeds! Kiddos can make multiple jars with different themes.

DIY Prayer Jar step 5

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