The sacrament helps me remember Jesus Christ.
Sally Knight and Emma Smith were baptized in June 1830, but their confirmations were disrupted by a mob. Two months later, Sally and her husband, Newel, came to visit Emma and Joseph, and it was decided that the confirmations should now be performed and that the group would partake of the sacrament together. While on his way to obtain wine for the sacrament, Joseph was stopped by an angel.
The angel told him not to buy wine from his enemies (see D&C 27:3). The angel also told him that it did not matter what was eaten or drunk in the sacrament as long as those who were partaking remembered Christ’s atonement (see D&C 27:2). (Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants and Church History“Lesson 12: Important Ordinances Are Restored”)
Read Doctrine and Covenants 27:2, beginning with “remembering unto the Father,” and ask the children to listen for what the Savior wants us to remember when we take the sacrament.( Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine and Covenants 27–28: “All Things Must Be Done in Order”)
Activity and Story Ideas
Friend April 2017 “Jesus Gave Us the Sacrament”
Friend June 2020 “Koa and the Sacrament” He sings the sacrament hymn.Koa thinks about Jesus. He listens to the sacrament prayers. Koa is reverent. He feels happy inside!
Friend April 2017 “Jesus Gave Us the Sacrament”
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “3 Nephi 17–19: “Behold, My Joy Is Full” Have the children draw a picture of themselves with Jesus on the last square.
Friend June 2019 “The Sacrament Reminds Us of Jesus Christ” Ways to prepare for the sacrament before hand, what to do during the sacrament, and remembering Jesus and following him after the sacrament.
Doctrine and Covenants Coloring Book “The Sacrament”
For more teaching ideas see Sacrament
Doctrine and Covenants 27: 5-14
What do we know about the prophets in these verses? You could search for information about them in the Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). What blessings have been unlocked for us through the keys they held? For more information about some of these keys, see Matthew 16:16–19; Doctrine and Covenants 110:11–16.
The armor of God protects me and helps me withstand evil.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18
Cut out the pieces of armor, and let the children put them on one of the figures as you read Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18.
Perhaps your family would enjoy staging a pretend battle with additional clothing to represent the armor of God, such as hats, vests, aprons, or shoes. How does armor help protect us in battle? Discuss some of the evil influences your family faces and the things you can do to put on spiritual armor. Consider showing the video “Put on the Whole Armor of God” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org).
Friend March 2021 “Scripture Time Fun: Armor Up”
Friend March 2021 “Scripture Time Fun for Little Ones”
For additional ideas see Armor of God or Resources by Topic “Armor of God”
Only the Prophet Receives Revelation for the Whole Church
Doctrine and Covenants 28:1–7, 15
In August 1830, Hiram Page, one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, claimed to have received two revelations about the future location and organization of Zion using a black seer stone. These revelations contradicted previous revelations given to Joseph Smith, but many members believed them.
Doctrine and Covenants Stories “Chapter 14: The Prophet and Revelations for the Church”
Why is it important to know that only the living prophet can receive revelation for the whole Church? How does this protect us from deception?
Doctrine and Covenants 28:1–7, 15 can help the children understand that everyone can be guided by the Holy Ghost, but revelation for the Church will always be given through the prophet.
Ask the children to play “follow the leader”—one child could stand at the front of the room, and the rest of the children could imitate whatever he or she does. This could lead into a discussion about why we follow the prophet. You could show a picture of Jesus Christ and emphasize that we follow the prophet because he follows the Savior and speaks the Savior’s words.
For additional ideas about prophets, see the following resources:
- Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants and Church History “Lesson 15: The Prophet Receives Revelation for the Church” Lesson includes stories, activities, and question ideas.
- Teaching Children the Gospel “Prophets”
- Resources by Topic “Prophets”
Why was Oliver Cowdery’s mission to the Lamanites significant?
One purpose of the Book of Mormon is “that the Lamanites might come to the knowledge of their fathers, and that they might know the promises of the Lord” (Doctrine and Covenants 3:20). This was consistent with promises the Lord made to many Book of Mormon prophets (see, for example, 1 Nephi 13:34–41; Enos 1:11–18; Helaman 15:12–13). Early Church members considered the American Indians to be descendants of the Book of Mormon people. (The official position of the Church today is that the Lamanites “are among the ancestors of the American Indians” [introduction to the Book of Mormon].)
To read more about Oliver’s mission to nearby American Indian tribes, see “A Mission to the Lamanites” (Revelations in Context, 45–49). What does this mission teach you about the Lord and His work?
Additional Resources:
Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources “Doctrine and Covenants 27-28”