The Holy Spirit Is Like the Wind Kite Activity

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Age Group
Grades 3–5

Theme
The Holy Spirit moves and guides us like the wind moves a kite.

Goal
Children will understand that we cannot see the Holy Spirit, but we can feel the effects.

Time Needed
45–60 minutes

Supplies

  • Bible
  • Kites (one per group or to share)
  • String or kite line
  • Open outdoor space
  • Optional: markers or stickers to decorate kites

Lesson Plan

Opening Prayer (5 minutes)

Pray together, asking the Holy Spirit to guide the time together. Keep the prayer short and simple.

Scripture Reading (5 minutes)

Explain that the Holy Spirit is compared to the wind in scripture:

The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.

John 3:8

And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.

Acts 2:2-4

Ask: What do these readings say about the wind? What do they say about the Holy Spirit? Examples:

  • tree branches
  • flags
  • laundry on a line
  • leaves
  • windmills
  • kites

Discussion (10 minutes)

Talk about how the wind can move things we cannot see. Give examples like leaves, flags, and laundry. Explain that the Holy Spirit works in a similar way.

Kite Activity (20–25 minutes)

Go outside and fly kites. Let each child take a turn. While they wait, have them watch how the wind pulls the kite.

Reflection (10 minutes)

Ask: How is the Holy Spirit like the wind? How can we follow the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Encourage them to give simple examples from school, home, or church. More prompts:

  • Could you feel the wind pulling on the kite?
  • How can this be like the Holy Spirit pulling you in a certain direction?
  • If you did not pay attention to the way the wind was pulling, what happened? (Usually the kite falls if you pull the wrong way.)
  • Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit pulling you to do something?

Closing Prayer (5 minutes)

Thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Ask for help to follow where the Spirit leads.

See https://young-catholics.com/1451/holy-spirit-is-like-the-wind-kite for more resources and information.