Prodigal Son Coloring Page for Sunday School
Last Wednesday, my third graders eagerly colored the Prodigal Son story. The six images feature key moments, like the son's return and the father's joyful embrace. These free printable pages are perfect for a Sunday school lesson, helping kids understand God's love and forgiveness.
Coloring pages gallery
Father and Son Reunion
A joyful father embracing his returning son, surrounded by a simple home with a few trees and a path.
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Son Leaving Home
The younger son packing his belongings, with a small bag and a concerned father watching in the background.
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Son with Pigs
The younger son sitting among pigs, looking sad, with a few trees and a broken fence behind him.
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Father Preparing Feast
The father instructing servants to prepare a feast, with a table set and food items around them.
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Brother's Resentment
The older brother standing with arms crossed, looking angry at the celebration in the background with a few trees.
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Celebration Party
A festive scene with family and friends celebrating, with food and decorations around them.
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About this Bible story
In the story of the Prodigal Son, a young man asks his father for his inheritance and squanders it away. When he returns home, 'His father saw him and was filled with compassion' (Luke 15:20). This parable teaches about forgiveness and love.
“His father saw him and was filled with compassion.”
How to Use These Coloring Pages
While coloring, ask your students, 'What do you think the father felt when he saw his son return?' Highlight the father's compassion in Luke 15:20. Plan to follow up with a discussion about forgiveness and how they can practice it in their own lives. You’ll need crayons and a few extra copies of the coloring pages for sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Prodigal Son coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+
Yes, these pages are completely free! No signup is required, and you can download the PDF for personal and classroom use. They’re perfect for adding to your Sunday school binder.
What key moments can I highlight while my class colors the Prodigal Son pages?+
While the kids color, you might ask them about the father's reaction when he sees his son returning. Discuss how forgiveness is a central theme in this story, and encourage them to think about how they can show compassion to others.
How does this story connect to Luke 15:20?+
Luke 15:20 highlights the father’s compassion, which is central to the Prodigal Son story. During your lesson, emphasize how God's love and forgiveness are always available, even when we stray, just as the father welcomed his son back with open arms.
More about these Bible coloring pages
‘His father saw him and was filled with compassion’ (Luke 15:20) is a powerful moment that resonates with kids. As my third graders colored the Prodigal Son pages, they were captivated by the father's joy upon seeing his son return. The images show the son in rags, the lavish celebration, and the father’s warm embrace. I often keep these pages in my Sunday school binder for lessons on forgiveness. Just last week, I asked my class how they would feel if they were the son, and their responses were heartfelt. These pages spark meaningful conversations and help them grasp the story's importance. Coloring together not only reinforces the lesson but also creates a fun and engaging environment.