True to the Faith

After His Resurrection, He instituted the sacrament among the Nephites (see 3 Nephi 18:1–11). Partaking Worthily In preparation for the sacrament each week, take time to examine your life and repent of your sins.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

As we partake of the sacrament worthily, we are spiritually strengthened.SummaryAs members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we can partake of the sacrament each week. During the sacrament we partake of bread and water.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

As we partake of the sacrament, we renew sacred covenants with Heavenly Father.The scriptures explain exactly how the sacrament is to be administered. We should listen carefully to these prayers and partake of the sacrament with purity of heart.SummaryThe sacrament is blessed by those having priesthood authority.

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2007 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: I’ll Follow Him in Faith

See “Class Presentations” on page 13.) Guidelines for the Sacrament Meeting Presentation Under the direction of the bishop or branch president, the children’s sacrament meeting presentation is given during the fourth quarter of the year. The children will share what they have learned about this year’s theme, “I’ll Follow Him in Faith.” The sacrament meeting presentation should be no more than 40 minutes long and should follow Church policies and guidelines for sacrament meetings.

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Book of Mormon Stories

He gave some to his disciples and had them give some to the people.3 Nephi 18:3–4Jesus said that people who take the sacrament promise to always remember him and his sacrifice.

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2009 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: My Eternal Family

See “Class Presentations” on page 13.)Guidelines for the Sacrament Meeting PresentationUnder the direction of the bishop or branch president, the children’s sacrament meeting presentation is given during the fourth quarter of the year. The children will share what they have learned about this year’s theme, “My Eternal Family.” The sacrament meeting presentation should be no more than 40 minutes long and should follow Church policies and guidelines for sacrament meetings.

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2008 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: I Am a Child of God

See “Class Presentations” on page 13.) Guidelines for the Sacrament Meeting Presentation Under the direction of the bishop or branch president, the children’s sacrament meeting presentation is given during the fourth quarter of the year. The children will share what they have learned about this year’s theme, “I Am a Child of God.” The sacrament meeting presentation should be no more than 40 minutes long and should follow Church policies and guidelines for sacrament meetings.

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2006 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: I Will Trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ—Their Promises Are Sure

Guidelines for the Sacrament Meeting Presentation Under the direction of the bishop or branch president, the children’s sacrament meeting presentation is given during the fourth quarter of the year. The children will share what they have learned about this year’s theme, “I Will Trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ—Their Promises Are Sure.” The sacrament meeting presentation should be no more than 40 minutes long and should follow Church policies and guidelines for sacrament meetings.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

Challenge them to think seriously about how they can remember Jesus while they partake of the sacrament at the next sacrament meeting. Remind the children that they will be taking the sacrament in sacrament meeting.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

The purpose of sacrament meeting is for us to partake of the sacrament. Study Gospel Principles chapter 23, “The Sacrament.” 2.

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Gospel Principles

How the Sacrament Is Administered The scriptures explain exactly how the sacrament is to be administered. Our Attitude When Taking the Sacrament Before partaking of the sacrament, we are to prepare ourselves spiritually.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

Teachers Teachers participate in the sacrament ordinance by preparing the sacrament. During the sacrament hymn, the priesthood holders who will bless the sacrament should break the bread into bite-sized pieces.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Administer the Sacrament • Show visual 7-b, “Priests have the sacred responsibility of administering the sacrament to the members of the Church.” The honor of administering the sacrament is given mainly to the priests, who offer the sacramental prayers. We will teach the gospel as missionaries, baptize converts, administer the sacrament on occasion, visit members, and ordain others to the priesthood.

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Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

As now we take the sacrament,Our thoughts are turned to thee,Thou Son of God, who lived for us,Then died on Calvary.We contemplate thy lasting grace,Thy boundless charity;To us the gift of life was giv’nFor all eternity.2.

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True to the Faith

(See Sabbath; Sacrament; Sacrifice)

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New Testament Stories

Luke 22:14 After dinner Jesus gave his Apostles the sacrament for the first time.

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Before I take the sacrament, I sit so quietly.I know that Jesus came to earth and died for me.2.

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Branch Guidebook

Sacrament MeetingThe branch president presides at sacrament meeting, during which worthy brethren who hold the appropriate priesthood bless and pass the sacrament. The sacrament is blessed and passed during each sacrament meeting (see “Ordinances and Blessings” in this guidebook).

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1. As I take the water and bread,I’ll think of the words the Savior said:“This do in remembrance of me.This do in remembrance of me.”2. Jesus gave his life for me.I want to serve him thankfully.I will remember him.I will remember him.Words and

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Pass the Sacrament One of the most sacred duties we have as deacons is to pass the sacrament. When we pass the sacrament in the proper manner, we fulfill another duty of a deacon.

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