James ClapperFor Kids: Baptism of Our Lord
Updated: Jan 8
Begin by reading an account of Jesus' baptism from a kid's story Bible. Then, watch the following video.
The Baptism of Jesus
Ask the kids if they know what Baptism is and what happens when someone is baptized?
Answer: Baptism is a gift and promise God gives us. Baptism is how we become a part of God's family. When we are baptized, God promises to be with us and not leave us!
Jesus was baptized to show everyone He was part of God's family - because He was God's own Son, which means Jesus was God.
Action for the Kids - Say: After you go out of church today with your parents, stop by the Baptismal (the water bowl in the back where we baptize people), dip your finger in the water, and make a cross on your forehead with the water. That way, you can be reminded that you were baptized. (Practice doing this with the kids without the water)
Song for Kids - God's Family
• Do the worksheets with the kids, then end with the Lord's Prayer song (see link below)