Show the bag or container with the cutouts in it. With the children, sing or say the words to 'I Will Try to Be Reverent.' The meetinghouse is Heavenly Father's house, and when we are reverent in Heavenly Father's house, Heavenly Father knows that we love him. * How do we show our feelings of reverence (love and respect) for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?Įxplain that it is important to have feelings of reverence no matter where we are, but we should especially remember to be reverent at church. * How do you think you would have felt if you had seen baby Jesus?Įxplain that when we think of Heavenly Father and Jesus in a loving way we are reverent. * How do you think the people felt when they saw baby Jesus? Have them look carefully at the people in the picture. Show picture 2-41, The Birth of Jesus, and ask the children to tell the story of Jesus' birth (see Luke 2:1-16). * How do you think the Nephite children felt about Jesus Christ?

Have the children tell you about the picture (see 3 Nephi 17:11-12, 3 Nephi 17:21-24).

Show picture 2-36, Jesus Blessing the Nephite Children. These feelings help us know that Heavenly Father's spirit is near. Explain that these warm, peaceful feelings are feelings of reverence. Reverence is a special feeling of love and respect for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.Īsk the children to think of the feelings they have when their parents help them pray or read stories about Jesus to them, or when they see and hear the beautiful creations of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Read the word on the wordstrip and have the children repeat it.Įmphasize that reverence means more than just being quiet. Reverence Is a Feeling of Love and Respectĭisplay the wordstrip 'Reverence' near the picture of the reverent child. Invite a child to give the opening prayer.Īfter the opening prayer, briefly express your gratitude for a loving Heavenly Father and for the privilege of talking with him in prayer. Explain that just as it is important to know that our earthly parents are listening when we talk with them, it is important to feel that Heavenly Father is near us when we pray. Point out that when we do these things, it is easier for us to feel Heavenly Father near us as we pray. * Why do we fold our arms, close our eyes, and bow our heads to get ready for prayer? * How do we get ready for prayer? (We fold our arms, close our eyes, and bow our heads.)

Tell the children that the child in the picture is getting ready to talk with Heavenly Father in prayer. Let thy Holy Spirit dwell in our hearts today.ĭisplay picture 2-40, Reverent Child. Rev'rently, quietly, softly sing our melody. Rev'rently, quietly, lovingly we think of thee Suggested Lesson Developmentįollow up with the children if you encouraged them to do something during the week.īefore the opening prayer, sing or say the words to 'Reverently, Quietly.' Make the necessary preparations for any enrichment activities you want to use. Picture 2-36, Jesus Blessing the Nephite Children picture 2-40, Reverent Child picture 2-41, The Birth of Jesus (Gospel Art Picture Kit 200 62116).Ħ. 26) and 'I Will Try to Be Reverent' ( Children's Songbook, p. Prepare to sing or say the words to 'Reverently, Quietly' ( Children's Songbook, p. Place the cutouts in a bag or other container.Ĥ. Prepare cutouts of mouth, eyes, ears, hands and arms, and feet and legs from the pattern at the end of the lesson. To encourage each child to show reverence for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

34484, Primary 2, 21: I Can Be Reverent, Purpose, 109

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