Camel Mask

Continuing with the theme of 'Stories Jesus told' (based on the parables of Jesus) this week we focused on the parable about fitting a camel through the eye of a needle.

In order to illustrate the story, we had a leader dressed as a camel and loaded up with baggage, trying to squeeze under a craft table. Let's just say you had to be there!

It seems like a ridiculous notion, but the story emphasizes the idea that what looks impossible to us, is possible with God. Jesus used the story to make a point about how the desire for possessions makes it incredibly difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. 

However, I love the explanation in this article, that points us towards the grace of God, in making that possible. However, it could also illustrate that Jesus welcomes us to come to Him just as we are. No amount (or even lack) of possessions should be a bar.

Like the sheep mask craft, I can see the potential here to make use of the masks as a prop for Nativity reenactments.

The masks we made were based around the mask template you can find here. I made mine slightly larger. They were photocopied onto card. You can find the fuller explanation below.

You can just about see the yellow card strip headband, if you look carefully!

Equipment

Overalls

Brown poster paint

Plastic trays for paint

Sponges

Photocopied masks 

Card strips

Scissors

Stapler

Googly eyes

PVA glue/spreaders

Baby wipes

Preparation

1. Photocopy mask onto card and cut out.

2. Cut card strips to appropriate size.

3. Mix paint.

4. Prepare glue pots.

Method

1. Overalls on, sleeves rolled up.

2. Show child how to use sponge to apply paint to camel.

3. Glue on googly eyes.

4. Fit card strip to child's head, using stapler to fasten ends.

5. Fasten mask to card strip.

6. Label and leave to dry.

Similar activity

Sheep Mask