Sing: As now we take the
sacrament (page 169)
For the tots: Show a picture of the sacrament. Teach them the word “sacrament” and to be reverent during the passing of
the sacrament. Have them fold their arms
and say “sshh”.
Let them color the sacrament coloring page.
Read & Discuss: The quote
from Sister Cheryl A. Esplin’s talk.
Come up with a plan on how to make sacrament a more spiritual experience
for your family.
Treat: bread and cocoa
Quote: "How can the
sacrament “be a truly spiritual experience, a holy communion, a renewal for the
soul” each week?
The sacrament
becomes a spiritually strengthening experience when we listen to the sacrament
prayers and recommit to our covenants. To do this, we must be willing to take
upon us the name of Jesus Christ. Speaking of this promise, President
Henry B. Eyring taught: “That means we must see ourselves as His. We will
put Him first in our lives. We will want what He wants rather than what we want
or what the world teaches us to want.”
Elder Melvin J. Ballard
taught how the sacrament can be a healing and cleansing experience. He said:
“Who is there among us that
does not wound his spirit by word, thought, or deed, from Sabbath to Sabbath?
We do things for which we are sorry and desire to be forgiven…”
“I am a witness,” Elder
Ballard said, “that there is a spirit attending the administration of the
sacrament that warms the soul from head to foot; you feel the wounds of the
spirit being healed, and the load being lifted. Comfort and happiness come to
the soul that is worthy and truly desirous of partaking of this spiritual
food.”
Aaronic Priesthood holders represent the Savior when they prepare,
bless, and pass the sacrament. As a priesthood holder extends his arm to offer
us the sacred emblems, it is as if the Savior Himself were extending His arm of
mercy, inviting each one of us to partake of the precious gifts of love made
available through His atoning sacrifice—gifts of repentance, forgiveness,
comfort, and hope"