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Twelve disciples of Jesus word search to print

The names of the twelve are the classic content that vanishes from memory a week after the lesson. The word search solves something specific here: names like Bartholomew are hard to spell, and hunting letter by letter teaches the spelling without a copying exercise.

It is worth warning the class that there are two men named James and two named Simon among the twelve — the duplication usually produces a good question, and a question asked by a child is the lesson that lasts.

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The 11 words on this sheet

PEDROANDREJOAOTIAGOFILIPEBARTOLOMEUMATEUSTOMETADEUSIMAOJUDAS

Frequently asked questions

Why is Judas on the list?

Because he was one of the twelve who were called. It is a good opportunity to talk about choices, without turning the activity into a lesson in fear.

Which passage lists the disciples?

Matthew 10:2-4, which is the reference used on this sheet. Mark 3 and Luke 6 carry equivalent lists.

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