Martin Luther and the Reformation Skit Script

Teaching about Reformation Day? Make the life of Martin Luther and the events of the Reformation come alive for kids with this reader's theater script. The skit begins with a brief conversation between two children who are discussing their Halloween costumes, then quickly connects to the other event that is celebrated on October 31: Reformation Day. Information includes:

• Martin’s childhood
• schooling
• becoming a monk
• the selling of indulgences
• Martin’s realization, after reading scripture, that he cannot earn his forgiveness or salvation
• 95 theses
• kidnapping to Wartburg Fortress
• translating New Testament
• marriage and family

This skit can easily be performed by students aged 8 through 14. There are three main narrators. Other small speaking and acting parts may be shared by other students. It is possible to have parts for 18-22 students, but it could easily be performed by a smaller number of students, as few as 8-10 students if they double up on parts. Appropriate audience age is 5-14; adults would enjoy seeing kids present this skit. The skit could be used in a classroom, chapel, or worship service. Performance time is about 10 minutes. Simple costuming and props may be used if desired.

The purchaser may make enough copies for the actors in their production.

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Please note, this product is not about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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