The shared words of faith, in one grid
Across the world, billions of people follow a faith, and many share the same ideas. This puzzle gathers words common to religious life — PRAYER, WORSHIP and FAITH — the places people gather, from the TEMPLE and CHURCH to the MOSQUE and SYNAGOGUE, and the things they hold SACRED, from a lit CANDLE to a festival of PEACE.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two religion word searches are the same. One round a backwards PILGRIM hides in a corner; the next a diagonal SCRIPTURE stretches across the middle.
A respectful fit for RE topics
Religious education is part of the curriculum almost everywhere, and a word search is a gentle, inclusive way to build the vocabulary. This puzzle keeps to words shared across many faiths, so it pairs well with a topic on world religions or places of worship.
The sub-topics below go deeper — Bible stories, world religions, Christianity, saints and the Nativity — each with its own puzzle and printable pack, so you can match the lesson.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you find locks in with its own highlight and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a bigger challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a larger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal them all.
Print a religion word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh religion puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for an RE topic, an assembly resource, or a quiet afternoon.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the religion word search?
Words shared across many faiths — prayer, worship, temple, church, mosque, synagogue and more. Use the sub-topics for Bible stories, world religions, Christianity, saints or the Nativity.
Is the religion word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — great for RE lessons, no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It uses respectful, widely shared vocabulary, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words.