Where people gather to worship
Every faith has its own special places to gather and pray, and this puzzle gathers them. You'll be finding the Christian CHURCH and CATHEDRAL, the Muslim MOSQUE, the Jewish SYNAGOGUE, the Sikh GURDWARA, and the Hindu MANDIR — plus the TEMPLE and PAGODA of other faiths.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the words, no two Places of Worship word searches are the same. One round a backwards MONASTERY hides in a corner; the next a diagonal CATHEDRAL appears across the middle.
Towers, domes and quiet corners
These buildings are full of special features, and the words are here. There's the tall STEEPLE, SPIRE and TOWER, the great DOME and the slender MINARET, and inside the ALTAR, the PULPIT and the long central NAVE. You might light a CANDLE, be blessed at the FONT, or visit a small CHAPEL, SHRINE or MONASTERY. People travel as a PILGRIM to many of these holy places — each one a centre of worship for its community.
It's a great fit for an RE or world-religions topic. Tracking down C-A-T-H-E-D-R-A-L turns spelling practice into a tour of holy places.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid at once.
Print a Places of Worship word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Places of Worship puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for an RE topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for a world-religions unit. 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 Places of Worship word search?
Buildings where people worship — the church, cathedral, mosque, synagogue, gurdwara, mandir, temple and pagoda, plus features like the altar, pulpit, dome, spire, steeple, minaret and font. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Places of Worship 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 kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a world-religions lesson and young learners.