Fourth Article of Faith Lesson
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Article of Faith Lesson
Opening Song (Use Article of Faith song)
Opening Prayer
Show where the Article of Faith is in the Scriptures and read it to them
Use any of the activities below to teach the Article of Faith to your child.
Closing Song (Use Article of Faith)
Closing Prayer
Treat
Opening Prayer
Show where the Article of Faith is in the Scriptures and read it to them
Use any of the activities below to teach the Article of Faith to your child.
Closing Song (Use Article of Faith)
Closing Prayer
Treat
Discussion
Topics for Discussion
1 - Faith, you can have a discussion on how faith is something you believe or have faith that something will happen, like if you plant a seed you have faith it will grow. Everyone has faith on a basic level - because you have faith the sun will rise, ect.
2 - Repentance, you can talk a little bit about how when you make a mistake or a wrong choice Jesus and mommy and daddy still love you and want you to repent, and not make the same mistake again.
3 - Baptism - you can talk about how when you are 8 years old you get to be baptized! You can find a picture of someone being baptized and talk about how they go under the water all the way, how they wear white, and how after they are baptized the are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
4 - The Holy Ghost, it is hard for little ones to understand the concept of the Holy Ghost but you can talk about how the Holy Ghost helps you to feel happy and make good choices that can make you even happier. You can also talk about how he is friends with Heavenly Father and Jesus, and how they all want him/her to make good choices so you can live with them again some day.
1 - Faith, you can have a discussion on how faith is something you believe or have faith that something will happen, like if you plant a seed you have faith it will grow. Everyone has faith on a basic level - because you have faith the sun will rise, ect.
2 - Repentance, you can talk a little bit about how when you make a mistake or a wrong choice Jesus and mommy and daddy still love you and want you to repent, and not make the same mistake again.
3 - Baptism - you can talk about how when you are 8 years old you get to be baptized! You can find a picture of someone being baptized and talk about how they go under the water all the way, how they wear white, and how after they are baptized the are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
4 - The Holy Ghost, it is hard for little ones to understand the concept of the Holy Ghost but you can talk about how the Holy Ghost helps you to feel happy and make good choices that can make you even happier. You can also talk about how he is friends with Heavenly Father and Jesus, and how they all want him/her to make good choices so you can live with them again some day.
Song
Click the link below to listen to the Article of Faith from the Primary Hymn Book.
Picture
I found these images at this address: http://melonheadsldsillustrating.blogspot.com/p/articles-of-faith-illustrations.html
There is a black and white copy, or a color copy depending on which you prefer.
You can print them off by lesson, or if you would prefer to print them off all at once, click here
Idea - Print off a copy of the Article of Faith on the back of the picture, to make sure it is being said correctly
If you are using them as a reference, print off an extra copy for them to color
There is a black and white copy, or a color copy depending on which you prefer.
You can print them off by lesson, or if you would prefer to print them off all at once, click here
Idea - Print off a copy of the Article of Faith on the back of the picture, to make sure it is being said correctly
If you are using them as a reference, print off an extra copy for them to color
Hand Gestures
You can use sign language, make up your own hand gestures, or use the ones I have created to help prompt your child know what to say next.
My Gestures for this Article of Faith
We believe - sign language for the letter "B", four fingers together thumb coming across
that the first - Hold up one finger
principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: - make you hands look like an open book
first, - hold up one finger
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; - point and look up (as if looking to Jesus)
second, - hold up 2 fingers
Repentance; - Sign language for sorry - right fist in circular motion on chest
third, - hold up 3 fingers
Baptism by immersion - plug nose like going under water
for the remission of sins; - wave bye bye (to your sins)
fourth, - hold up 4 fingers
Laying on of hands - hold up hands
for the gift of the Holy Ghost. - act like you are opening a present
Puzzle
I found these puzzles on sugardoodle.net they were created by Heather Baer
You can print them off by lesson, or if you would prefer to print them all of at once, click here
Ideas -
You can print them off and put 2 per file folder one on each side, put the puzzle pieces in a plastic bag and staple the bag to the folder.
Each Article of Faith can be printed a different color paper so it will be easier for your child to match
Laminate the pieces so they will last longer
You can print them off by lesson, or if you would prefer to print them all of at once, click here
Ideas -
You can print them off and put 2 per file folder one on each side, put the puzzle pieces in a plastic bag and staple the bag to the folder.
Each Article of Faith can be printed a different color paper so it will be easier for your child to match
Laminate the pieces so they will last longer