My Special Day

My Baptism

Date _________________________________

Baptism

Marie Myer, Friend, Oct 1974, 5

“Me, my Lord, baptize Thee?
Why comest Thou to me?”
And John the Baptist bowed his head
In deep humility.

But Jesus said with a gentle smile,
“Let your heart be still.
Suffer it to be so now,
All righteousness fulfill.”

So down the Jordan’s shallow bank
Christ went with humble grace.
Into the stream John lowered Him
With wonder on his face.

When from the water Jesus came,
The heavens opened above.
God’s holy Spirit came to earth,
A gift of His great love.

And now, my child, your turn has come,
You have been baptized too.
The Light of Christ is in your face
For all the world to view.

(You can personalize these next two pages for your particular Stake)

Stake Baptism Checklist

For 8-year old Primary Children

All 8-year old Primary children baptisms are scheduled on the monthly Stake Baptism Day. The Stake font is located …

The First Presidency has directed the following regarding Baptismal services for Eight-year old Children of Record: “A baptismal service for eight-year-old children of record should be simple, brief, and spiritual. The service may include one or two short talks on gospel subjects such as baptism and the Holy Ghost, and a musical selection. Church members should not request special or individual times or prescribe the content of baptismal services…Baptismal services may be attended by family members, close friends and teachers.”

Music is an important part of your planning and does much to invite the Spirit to each Baptismal service. Instrumental, cassette tape, and/or singing by family and friends should lend to a reverent atmosphere. Prelude and Postlude music as well as a reverent musical interlude while the child is changing into dry clothing following the baptismal ordinance, are helpful in creating and maintaining a spiritual mood. Gospel related videos also help to maintain a reverent atmosphere.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and change into white clothing. Some baptism days are full and we need to be able to start on time so that we are considerate of others.

No photographs, video or audio-taping are permitted during the baptismal ordinance. Please take any pictures before the baptism begins or after the meeting.

White Baptismal Clothing and towels are available at the Stake Center (jumpsuits and dresses). Both the child and the person baptizing the child are asked to wear white underwear and socks. Please bring dry clothing (including underwear for both the person being baptized and the person performing the baptism) to put on after the baptism. Girls may wish to braid or otherwise control long hair.

Baptism Information Checklist

Parents: Please complete this checklist with your child so you will be informed of the necessary arrangements for a wonderful baptism day.

1. __ I will be eight years old on my birthday _______________________.

2. __ The Ward Executive Secretary will call me to set up my appointment for my interview with the Bishop. The date of my interview will be

_______________ at __________.

3. __ Stake baptisms are usually held on the first Saturday of the month. My

anticipated baptism date will be ____________________.

4. __ My baptismal service will begin at _________. I should arrive about ten to fifteen minutes early in order to be dressed in white and ready.

5. __ I understand that Baptismal clothing and towels are available and that I should leave them at the church.

6. __ I know that I and the person baptizing me need to bring dry clothing to change into following my baptism.

7. __ I will be baptized by ____________________________________.

8. __ My witnesses will be ____________________________________

and ____________________________________.

9. __ I will be confirmed by ___________________________________.

10. __ I will plan the program with my parents and give it to the Primary Presidency who will have it approved by the Bishop. The Primary Presidency will provide 25 programs for the baptism.

I understand that pictures or movies CANNOT be taken during the baptism, but I may want to bring a camera to take pictures before or after the meeting.

The Stake font is located …

If I have any questions, I may contact ____________________ of the Primary Presidency and she will be happy to help me.

Baptism Program

(please return to ______________

as soon as possible)

Conducting: Bishopric member

Opening Song: ____________________________________

Chorister: ___________________________________

Pianist:_____________________________________

Opening Prayer: ___________________________________

Talk (Baptism): ____________________________________

Musical Number (Optional): ___________________________

Talk (Holy Ghost): __________________________________

Baptism (Performed by): _____________________________

Witnesses: ___________________________________

____________________________________

Confirmation (Given by): ______________________________

______________________________

Closing Song: ______________________________________

Closing Prayer: _____________________________________

Person(s) getting Baptized: _______________________________

The person to be baptized and the person doing the baptism need to be there about 20 minutes early to dress in white clothes. White clothing (jumpsuits) and towels are provided. The Ward Executive Secretary will call you to set up an interview for your child.

About Me

I am in the ______ grade at _____________________ School. My teacher’s name is _________________________, and my favorite subject is ________________________________.

My Birthday is: _____________________________________________

My Primary Teacher(s) is: _____________________________________

Things I like to do: __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

The names of a few of my friends are: _____________________________

_______________________________________________________

Other things about me: _______________________________________

_______________________________________________________

I Will Choose the Right

What can I do to Prepare?

These are ideas that you can talk about with your parents.

1. Our Heavenly Father wants us to be baptized. Jesus was baptized because He knew our Heavenly Father had commanded everyone to be baptized.

2. We become accountable at the age of eight and can then be baptized. Accountable means that a person is able to choose between right and wrong.

3. To enter the Kingdom of Heaven we must:

· Have Faith in Jesus Christ

· Repent

· Be baptized by immersion

· Be confirmed and receive the Holy Ghost

Our Father in Heaven has sent us here to Earth to learn how to live. He has given us commandments to keep so we may someday live with Him again. One of these commandments is to be baptized. We must be prepared by doing certain things, such as:

· Attend church

· Obey our parents

· Remember Jesus and the many things he has done for us, when we take the Sacrament.

· Tell the truth. If we do something that is wrong we should pray and ask Heavenly Father to forgive us.

· Read the scriptures, alone and with our family.

· Pay our tithing.

· Pray to our Heavenly Father.

My Baptism Day

Who baptized me:

__________________________________

The witnesses were:

__________________________________

I was confirmed by:

___________________________________

What I remember about the blessing I received:

_______________________________________________

Who stood in the circle during my confirmation:

_______________________________________________

How I felt after my Baptism (My Testimony)

_______________________________________________

My Parents Testimonies

_______________________________________________

My Grandparent’s Testimonies

_______________________________________________

____________________________________________

Friends and Family Attending

Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints at the Time of my Baptism

Date________________

The First Presidency

____________________________

_____________________

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

_______________________ _______________________

My Stake Presidency My Bishopric

_______________________ _______________________