{"product_id":"early-christian-church-fathers-history-craft-for-kids","title":"Early Christian Church Fathers | History Craft for Kids","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a digital download.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp kids learn more about the Early Christian Church. They will know the names of nine important early Christians with this history craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e \u003c\/center\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Christian Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this time, God raised up faithful men in Western and Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East who taught and defended biblical truth. These stalwart theologians and Bible teachers also summed up the important truths of God's Word and set them into creeds that were easy for Christians to learn and repeat. Today, our children still learn the truths the Early Church Fathers clarified for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kids can read all about the Early Church Fathers and their defense of the faith in my narrative biography from Christian Focus Publications, \u003cem\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?.\u003c\/em\u003e. The book is a fun way for your kids to learn about nine faithful men who loved Jesus and defended the Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis fun craft will allow your kids to construct nine Early Church Fathers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-were-the-early-church-fathers\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by Danika Cooley is an engaging and inspiring introduction to nine remarkable men who helped shape the Christian faith during its earliest and most challenging years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten especially for middle-grade readers, this narrative biography brings history to life with vivid storytelling and meaningful lessons from the lives of nine men in the early church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the early church spread across the Roman Empire, it faced intense persecution, false teaching, and confusion. God raised up leaders–known as the Early Church Fathers–to defend the truth of the gospel and guide believers. Through their courage, wisdom, and faith, they helped preserve the message of Jesus for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eInside this book, readers will: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMeet influential figures like Ignatius, Polycarp, Augustine, and Athanasius \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLearn how the early church responded to challenges and false teachings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDiscover key Christian beliefs and why they matter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBe inspired by real stories of courage, sacrifice, and faith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith helpful features like a timeline, sidebars, and engaging narrative chapters, this book makes complex history accessible and meaningful. Perfect for young readers, families, and classrooms, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/span\u003e invites a new generation to explore the past–and be inspired to stand firm in truth today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l1WVm6cdh64?si=Uy5VYu5Kt3rbTI0f\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" data-pin-description=\"YouTube video player\" data-pin-title=\"Who What Why Series | Christian Biographies for Kids\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs the gospel spread, false teachers saw an opportunity to gain followers, money, and power. God loves his people, so into this mess of ideas, he sent men to defend the Christian faith against the mixed-up, lofty opinions that were against the knowledge of God.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-were-the-early-church-fathers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2026), page 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarly Christians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can help your kids commemorate what they're learning about Early church history in a hands-on way! Check out this fun video of the Early Christian Church Fathers Craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqP8c9GjuN8?si=muqYr35pVihhiqS2\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Who-What-Why-Series-Ad-Banner-LG6-1024x127.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Banner\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; font-size: 21px; color: #06abf7;\"\u003eChristian Biographies for Kids | Christian History for Kids | Theology for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Tauna-Meyer-WWW-Series-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Series Endorsement | Tauna Meyer\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e p\u0026gt;\"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.\" - Psalm 16:3, ESV   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eChristian History Matters for Our Kids.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's why: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eGod is the sovereign ruler of all things. It's important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eChristian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eUnderstanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eReading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God's Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eChristian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others--and on history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/faSQAEsbWog?si=n-SdfBYgWNUBfln1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElementary-aged kids need middle grade resources that are fun, a little sassy, and that teach valuable lessons. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WWW-Learn-More-Button-All.jpg\" alt=\"WWW Learn More Button\" width=\"500\" height=\"109\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Nathan-Hamilton-WWW-Series-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Series Endorsement | Nathan Hamilton\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #15b6f8;\"\u003eWho What Why Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect resource to teach your kids about history, while helping them apply biblical truths to their lives today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Ku-Khang-WWW-Series-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Series Endorsement | Ku Khang\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thinking Kids Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43027673514064,"sku":"Church Fathers Craft","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2417\/4169\/files\/Early_Christian_Church_Fathers_History_Craft_SQ.png?v=1792107776","url":"https:\/\/thinkingkidspress.com\/products\/early-christian-church-fathers-history-craft-for-kids","provider":"Thinking Kids Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}