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Peter and Cornelius Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Peter and Cornelius word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Acts 10
Bible story: Peter and Cornelius

Use this word search after you teach Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10).

The story: Cornelius, a centurion in Caesarea, was a devout man, "one that feared God with all his house," who gave much alms and prayed to God alway. An angel of God told him to send to Joppa for Peter, and God gave Peter a vision of a sheet let down from heaven; Peter said, "God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean." While Peter preached Jesus in Cornelius's house, "the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word," and they heard them "speak with tongues, and magnify God." Then Peter "commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord."

Talk about it: Big idea: God is no respecter of persons, The Holy Ghost is for every one, Baptized in the name of the Lord. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Cornelius, a centurion in Caesarea, was a devout man, "one that feared God with all his house," who gave much alms and prayed to God alway. An angel of God told him to send to Joppa for Peter, and God gave Peter a vision of a sheet let down from heaven; Peter said, "God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean." While Peter preached Jesus in Cornelius's house, "the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word," and they heard them "speak with tongues, and magnify God." Then Peter "commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord." Read the whole story in Acts 10 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:" (Acts 10:34, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Peter, Angel, Joppa, Vision, Alms and Tongues.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Cornelius, Centurion, Peter, Angel, Joppa, Caesarea, Vision, Alms, Tongues and Baptized.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Cornelius, Centurion, Peter, Angel, Joppa, Caesarea, Vision, Alms, Tongues, Baptized, Sheet, Tanner, Trance, Water, Housetop and Gentiles.

The words come from the story in Acts 10 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Peter and Cornelius word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Peter and Cornelius word search?

The easy level has Peter, Angel, Joppa, Vision, Alms and Tongues. The medium and hard levels add more words from Acts 10 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.