Create A Reverence Jar: A Simple Way For Kids To Reflect & Connect

Looking for a meaningful way to fulfill Requirement 2 of Footsteps, or Fellowship Adventures? A Reverence Jar is a great hands-on activity that encourages kids to pause, reflect, and express what reverence looks like in their everyday life.

This activity invites families to come together, whether before or after attending a religious service or family gathering. It’s simple to start and can spark great conversations about what it means to show respect, honor, and faith.

What Is A Reverence Jar?

A Reverence Jar is a container where kids and family members can drop in small slips of paper that capture moments of reverence. These could be memories, thoughts, prayers, blessings, acts of kindness, or moments when someone showed respect or gratitude.

You can use a plain jar, box, or any other creative container you have. The goal is to create a space that encourages reflection and thankfulness.

How To Use The Reverence Jar

After attending a religious service or any gathering that’s meaningful to your family, take a few minutes to talk together. Then invite everyone to write or draw one thought related to what they felt, learned, or appreciated.

Some families like to do this weekly. Others choose a few key days. There’s no right or wrong. It’s about helping kids build awareness and appreciation for their family’s expressions of reverence.

Reverence Jar Prompts

To help get started, here are a few prompts to write on slips of paper:
“Today I was thankful for…”
“I saw someone show kindness by…”
“I prayed for…”
“Something I learned today is…”