The Sacrament
Name a sacrament hymn (one of the hymns we sing before the administration of the sacrament)
There are many (ie 169-196)
Who compiled the Church's first hymn book?
Emma Smith
What's the gate we need to get through to start on the Covenant Path?
Baptism
Bonus: Christ gave us an example of His ___ by being baptized (2 Nephi 31:7)
What are some ways people feel the Spirit (Holy Ghost)?
Galatians 5: 22-23
Many ways. Galatians 5:22-23
What are the three things (mentioned in the sacrament prayers) we promise (covenant) to do?
Keep the commandments, take His name upon us, and always remember him.
What's your favorite hymn or Primary song? What makes it your favorite and how do you feel when you sing or hear it?
One of my favorite Primary song is I'm Trying to be Like Jesus.
What is the 'covenant path?'
2 Nephi 31:17-10
Nephi compares the covenant of baptism to a gate and invites us to continue on that path after baptism. There are more covenants to make after baptism, including covenants made in the temple. President Nelson has called this path the "covenant path."
D&C 8:2 Revelation comes by the power of the Holy Ghost to your ___ and ___.
Mind and heart
How does the bread and water help us remember what Jesus has done for us?
Moroni 4:3 and 5:2
The bread symbolizes Christ's body; the water helps us remember Christ's blood which was shed for us.
We can think about the Savior--and all He did--during the sacrament.
Can you sing in the ward choir?
Yes-- with your parents' permission.
What are some ways the Holy Ghost can help us?
John 14:26
He can help us remember, teach us, and comfort us.
What does it mean to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ?
What's an example of something we write our name on? Why do we write our name on things?
Why would Jesus Christ want to put His name upon us?
President Russell M. Nelson: "Taking the Savior's name upon us includes declaring and witnessing to others--through our actions and our words--that Jesus is the Christ."
In my opinion, Alma's words in Mosiah 18:8-9 help me know how to take His name upon myself.
Why do we sing so much in church?
D&C 25:12 and 45:71
Sacred music increases faith in Jesus Christ, It invites the Spirit and teaches doctrine. It also creates a feeling of reverence, unifies members, and provides a way to worship Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Recite the 4th Article of Faith (or the 4 principles it mentions)
We believe that the first principles 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.
God blesses His children through priesthood power. All of God's children--female and male, young and old--receive God's power as they keep the covenants they have made with him. One of the main ways we receive the blessings of God's power is through priesthood ordinances. Which priesthood ordinances are mentioned in the following scriptures?
3 Nephi 11:21-26, 33; Moroni 2; Moroni 4-5
Baptism, confirmation, and the sacrament
When Christ visited the Americas, He taught the people about the sacrament. Where (in the scriptures) can we find this?
3 Nephi 18: 1-11
Name a new hymn that has been added to our hymn book
Hymns-For Home and Church
After you've shown faith, repented, been baptized, and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost-- are you done?
2 Nephi 31: 19-20
No. Endure to the end. Keep nourishing your faith (like a seed), repent, keep the commandments, and always remember Him.
God's work is directed by priesthood keys and accomplished by priesthood authority. Worthy male Church members can be ordained to an office in the priesthood. What about female members and the priesthood?
Whenever a person is set apart for a calling or assigned to help in God's work, she or he can exercise delegated priesthood authority.