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I Can Be Baptized like Jesus – two-sided baptism puzzle
OBJECTIVE: The lesson helps children increase their desire to be baptized and to give the children an understanding of how to prepare for baptism.
Review the enrichment activity #5 (p. 59) in the CTRA (lesson 12) manual for which the following activity illustrates (see link/reference* below).
ACTIVITY: Have children put this puzzle together to remind them to follow Jesus and be baptized. On one side of the puzzle is John baptizing Jesus; on the other side is a child being baptized.
TO MAKE:
1. Using cardstock, print or copy, color, and cut out the puzzle that follows for each child.
2. Cut around outside edge of the puzzle first (don’t cut puzzle pieces yet).
3. Fold pictures in half on the dividing line back-to-back.
4. Glue pictures together (spreading glue over the entire piece, not just the edges).
5. Cut puzzle shapes out as shown on one side (six pieces).
6. Place the puzzle in an envelope or plastic bag for each child to take home.t
THOUGHT TREAT (when appropriate): 
Follow Jesus (Footprint Cookies). Roll sugar cookie dough into two-inch balls. Make an imprint in the dough with the side of a fist (to shape the foot). Then press down with fingers at the top to make toes or press in chocolate chip or jelly bean toes. Bake.
. . . LESSON IDEAS . . .
For I Can Prepare for Baptism two-sided baptism puzzle
The above activity (baptism by immersion) illustrates the ENRICHMENT activity in the Lesson.
See Lesson 12 I Can Prepare for Baptism from the Primary Manual – CTR-A HERE.
FROM THE LESSON
Enrichment Activity #4
Sing or say the words to “Baptism” (Children’s Songbook, p. 100) or “When Jesus Christ Was Baptized” (Children’s Songbook, p. 102).
DOWNLOAD the “Baptism” song visuals (HERE or below) to teach this song. Also, see other song visuals that follow.
When Jesus Christ Was Baptized
When Jesus Christ was baptized
Down in the River Jordan,
Three members of the Godhead
Were present there in love.
The Father spoke from heaven
When Jesus Christ was baptized;
The Holy Ghost descended
As gently as a dove.
And now when I am baptized,
I’ll follow his example—
Be baptized by immersion
Through sacred priesthood pow’r.
Then I will be a member
Of Heav’nly Father’s kingdom
And have the Holy Spirit
To guide me ev’ry hour.
