Baptism

Stories

“Baptism” (January 2003 Liahona and Friend)
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles testifies about the importance of baptism.
“Can’t I Be Baptized Too?” (October 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Six-year-old Paulo is sad when the missionaries tell him he is too young to be baptized, but he learns he can still share his testimony.
“Clean Again” (October 2006 Liahona and Friend)
A girl learns an important lesson about repentance when she makes a mistake.
“Journey to Baptism” (October 2006 Liahona and Friend)
Children from around the world share how they prepared for baptism.
“Logan’s Baptism” (July 2005 Liahona and Friend)
A boy learns about the steps he needs to take to return to Heavenly Father again—including living a righteous life after he is baptized.
“My Big Decision” (June 2011 Liahona and Friend)
After the missionaries invite her to be baptized, Nicole is nervous about the responsibility that comes with baptism.
“My Decision to Be Baptized” (April 2006 Liahona and Friend)
A 9-year-old boy from Washington shares how he prepared for his baptism and how his baptism has helped him be a better person.
“Our Page” (July 2010 Liahona)
This page features the testimony of a boy from Taiwan who was nervous about being baptized.
“Our Page” (January 2011 Liahona)
This page features the testimony of a girl from Switzerland who was baptized on Easter Sunday.
“Our Page” (February 2011 Liahona)
This page features the testimony of a girl from Costa Rica who describes how happy she felt when she was baptized.
“The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel Make It Possible for Me to Live with God Again” (June 2011 Liahona and Friend)
Overview of the first principles and ordinances of the gospel. Includes an activity to make a mobile with the four principles and ordinances.
“Where Is Isabelle?” (January 2011 Liahona and Friend)
A girl invites her schoolteacher to her baptism and gives her a copy of the Book of Mormon.

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“A Day to Remember” (May 2009 Friend)
After he listens to a member of the bishopric share the story of his baptism, Peter vows to always remember his own special baptismal day.
“All Clean” (September 2007 Friend)
On his sister’s baptism day, James wishes he could be baptized again.
“Baptism Day, Temple Day” (March 2008 Friend)
Alison is baptized and a few months later her family is sealed in the temple.
“Baptism Sign” (May 2002 Friend)
Cora chooses to be baptized even though she is afraid of water.
“Even Great-Grandmas Can Be Baptized” (August 2008 Friend)
Becky’s 88-year-old great-grandmother is baptized.
“Invitation to a Baptism” (October 2007 Friend)
Gideon teaches his music teacher about the age of accountability.
“Jacob’s Testimony” (February 2007 Friend)
A young boy worries that he is not good enough to be baptized.
“Remembering a Special Day” (May 2012 Friend)
Allison from Tennessee talks about her baptism and how she invited non-member friends to come.
“Questions and Answers about Baptism” (August 2008 Friend)
Answers to some common questions children have about baptism.
“The Two-Month Wait” (April 2012 Friend)
Lizzie is excited about being baptized but has to wait two months until she turns eight.

Activities

“A Sacred Promise” (March 2000 Liahona and Friend)
This lesson includes cutouts to make a mobile about covenants.
“Baptism, My First Covenant” (May 1997 Liahona and Friend)
Includes a baptism poster to color, fill out with baptismal information, and add a picture.
Coloring page: “I follow Jesus Christ in faith when I make and keep my baptismal covenant” (June 2007 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring page: “I will show my faith in Jesus Christ by being baptized and confirmed.” (August 2008 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring page: “We receive the ordinances of salvation through the priesthood.” (October 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring page: “When I am baptized, I make a covenant with God.” (June 2011 Liahona and Friend)
“I Can Repent and Be Baptized” (July 2005 Liahona and Friend)
This diorama includes scripture references about baptism and the sacrament.
“My Baptism Book” (February 2000 Liahona and May 1996 Friend)
Create a baptism book by mounting eight pictures on heavy paper, punching holes and then tying them together with string.
“Remembering Jesus” (May 1996 Liahona and Friend)
Color and assemble a puzzle to remind you of your baptismal covenants.
“The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel Make It Possible for Me to Live with God Again” (June 2011 Liahona and Friend)
Includes an activity to make a mobile with the four principles and ordinances.
“The Kingdom Up On High” (August 2008 Liahona and Friend)
This puzzle teaches that baptism and confirmation go together.

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“Baptism” (August 2008 Friend)
Use the scriptures to solve this puzzle about baptism.
Coloring page: “Baptism and confirmation are ordinances that bless my family.” (May 2009 Friend)
Coloring page: “Jesus Christ Is Baptized” (February 2013 Friend)
“Covenants at the Waters of Mormon: What Do I Promise Heavenly Father When I Am Baptized?” (April 2000 Friend)
After learning about baptismal covenants, cut out and color these scripture figures of the story of Alma.
“Find the Differences” (March 2008 Friend)
Find the differences between two pictures of a girl having a baptism interview with her bishop.
“Fill the Font” (May 2011 Friend)
Help Miguel fill the font by answering questions about baptism.
“I Will Make and Keep My Baptismal Covenant” (May 2009 Friend)
After learning about baptism, complete this maze by reading scriptures about covenants.