Talk through the next step of baptism with your spouse and ...

KID & PARENT WORKBOOK

Talk through the next step of baptism with your spouse and kids

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WHEN SHOULD WE BAPTIZE OUR KIDS?

PARENT GUIDE

Parents - complete this lesson together to talk about whether your child is ready for baptism. Then complete the next lesson with your child.

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BOX A: OVERVIEW

>> Watch the lesson video and fill in the blanks below.

When parents lead their kids to faith in Christ, baptism is a common next step. Here are some things for parents to consider:

Baptism is an ________________________ symbol of an _____________________ change. Baptism doesn't _________________ anyone. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Baptism is an act of ___________________ to God. (Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38) The Bible does not give a precise ____________ for baptism.

BOX B: DISCUSSION

>> Then choose from these items to talk about it.

1. Does your child want to be baptized? Why or why not?

2. Has your child asked Jesus into his or her heart? Can he or she explain sin, salvation, and who Jesus is in a way that is age-appropriate? (See Foundations for Kids to help you answer these questions.)

3. Read Ephesians 2:8-9. If baptism doesn't save anyone, why do we do it? Do you think your child understands these things?

4. Do you think your child is ready for baptism? Why or why not? (See the checklist in Box C.)

BOX C: TAKEAWAY

>> Check the action steps below as you complete them.

Take your child through Foundations for Kids and be sure to talk with them about asking Jesus into their heart.

Take your child through the next lesson in this workbook (What is baptism?) when he or she is ready to talk about baptism.

Talk to a pastor or leader at church about scheduling your child's baptism.

Learn the 3 basic truths of the Christian faith @ foundations.

WHAT IS "BAPTISM"?

KID & PARENT GUIDE

Watch the lesson video and fill in the blanks.

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1. You should get baptized because ________________________ said so. 2. You should get baptized ______________________ you've made a decision to

believe in Jesus. 3. Getting baptized doesn't get you into _________________________. 4. The only way to heaven is by having ___________________ in Jesus.

Share with one another as you answer

these questions.

Check out the lesson resource tabs online for helpful articles and videos.

1. Have you ever seen someone get baptized? What was it like? 2. Do you know that you've been saved by Jesus? (Take Foundations

Lesson #1 for more about this important step.) 3. Are you ready to tell everyone about your faith in Jesus? Why or why not? 4. If you're ready for baptism, talk to a pastor or leader at your church.

Memorize this verse today and during the week.

Don't forget to pray as a family this week!

And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ,

like putting on new clothes.

Galatians 3:27

Learn the 3 basic truths of the Christian faith @ foundations-kids.

Answer Key: 1. Jesus 2. after 3. heaven 4. faith

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