THE SACRAMENT HELPS ME THINK ABOUT JESUS …...Young children – “sacrament” Older children – “The sacrament helps me think about Jesus Christ.” DAY 2 - ART ACTIVITY Punch

DAY 1- LESSON PRESENTATION

Present lesson. Print, color, and cut out the activity page. Conclude each activity with your testimony.

PHRASE/ WORD RECOGNITION (REPEAT DAILY)

Young children – “sacrament”

Older children – “The sacrament helps me think about Jesus Christ.”

DAY 2 - ART ACTIVITY

Punch holes in the pages and design a cover for the booklet made Day 1. Help your child construct the booklet. Simplify the answers below to help explain the sacrament to your child.

When did the sacrament begin?On the night before He was crucified, Jesus Christ gave His Apostles the sacrament. He broke bread into pieces, said a prayer, and passed it to the Apostles. Then He took a cup, said another prayer, and passed the cup around so that each Apostle could take a sip. He said the sacrament was to help them remember Him. (See 1 Corinthians 11:24–25. See also 3 Nephi 18:7, 11.)

Why do we have the sacrament today?

When the Church was restored in the latter days, Jesus told Joseph Smith that it is important for members of the Church to meet together often to partake of the sacrament. When Jesus visited the Nephites, He also gave them the sacrament. Like people in the time of Jesus and people in Book of Mormon times, we take the sacrament to promise (covenant with) Heavenly Father that we are willing to remember Jesus Christ and keep His commandments.

Where can I read about the sacrament?Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20; 3 Nephi 18:1–11; Moroni 4–5; D&C 20:46, 58, 75–79

Who can prepare the sacrament?Any worthy priesthood holder except deacons can prepare the sacrament. Teachers in the Aaronic Priesthood, young men ages 14–15, usually prepare the sacrament.

Who can pass the sacrament?Any worthy priesthood holder can pass the sacrament. Deacons in the Aaronic Priesthood, young men ages 12–13, usually pass the sacrament.

Who can say the sacrament prayers?Any worthy priesthood holder except deacons and teachers can administer the sacrament prayers. Priests in the Aaronic Priesthood, young men ages 16–18, usually say the sacrament prayers.

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THE SACRAMENT HELPS ME THINK ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

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The Aaronic Priesthood holders prepare and pass the sacrament, and administer the sacrament prayers with reverence. They remember that Jesus also did these things.

How can I show my love for Jesus during the sacrament?

•If you can read, sing the words to the sacrament song with the congregation. If you can’t read yet, hum.•Listen to the prayers on the bread and water.•Remember Him.•Think about the promises you make to Heavenly Father. You promise to remember His Son, Jesus Christ, to be willing to take Jesus’ name upon yourself, and to keep His commandments.•Think about the promises Heavenly Father makes to you. Heavenly Father promises you one of His greatest gifts—which His Spirit may always be with you.•The covenants of baptism and the sacrament are similar.•If you have been baptized, the sacrament makes it possible for you to renew the covenants (promises) you made when you were baptized. Read Mosiah 18:8–10 and D&C 20:37 for a reminder of those promises.“Questions and Answers about the Sacrament,” Friend, Mar 2008, 24–25

DAY 3 – SCRIPTURE MARKING

Help your child highlight Luke 22:19-20OR

The sacrament prayers found in D&C 20:77,79 and Moroni chapters 4 and 5.

ORCircle pictures in New Testament Stories, “Chapter 39: The First Sacrament,” 108

DAY 4 – ART

Make a Sacrament Wheel!

“Remember Jesus Christ during the Sacrament,” For Little Friends, Friend, June 2007, 36–37. Print and assemble a Sacrament wheel to be used to help your child focus on Jesus during the sacrament.

DAY 5 - STORY FROM THE FRIEND MAGAZINE

“Lizzie Remembers Jesus,” For Little Friends, Friend, Apr. 1995, 30–31.

PICTURES TO POST

Gospel Art Kit, “Blessing the Sacrament”, 603Gospel Art Kit, “Passing the Sacrament”, 604

Gospel Art Book, “Blessing the Sacrament”, 107Gospel Art Book, “Passing the Sacrament”, 108