It's Great to be Eight Countdown - Activities to do as a family "eight" days prior to child's baptism.   



Baptism Candy Bar Wrappers from The Idea Door
Candy Bar Wrapper 1
Candy Bar Wrapper 2



22 pages of thumbnails pertaining to baptism from lds.about.com
Baptism, Black and White
Baptism Clipart from Christy's Clipart
Clipart of Baptism from Jenny Smith



Baptism
Baptism and the Name of Christ from Family Home Evening Manual
Baptism by Deseret Book
Preparing Children For Baptism
Preparing for Baptism



Fill the Font (July 2005 Friend)
Keeping our baptismal covenant (October 2006 Friend)
 

Baptism Bag
Baptism Socks
Grandma's Scripture Treasure



Baptism Bag
Baptism Book from Christy's Clipart
Baptism Bookmarks from Christy's Clipart
Baptism Kit by Diane Tamariki
Roll of  Lifesavers: "Baptism is a celestial lifesaver"



Sample Baptism Invitation with pretty poem from The Idea Door


 

Baptism Review
Covenants at the Waters of Mormon: What Do I Promise Heavenly Father When I Am Baptized?
I cut out two big footprints, one saying birth and the other saying baptism.  I spaced them out far apart on the floor, clearly unable to step from one to the other.  I then ask the kids who would like to jump from "birth" to "baptism" with no baby steps in between.  I showed them first how not even I could, then they decided that they wanted to try.  Then I asked if it would be easier to take smaller steps in between.  I made 9 smaller footprints, each saying something like:  Praying, Scripture Study, Attending Primary, Obedience to Parents, Love for Family, Tithing, Faith, Taking the Sacrament, Honesty, Etc.  As I laid each footprint down I would ask a question about the  principle that was written on each one, such as:  Have you ever had an answer to a prayer?  Who is your favorite hero in the scriptures? and so forth. Now have the kids take smaller steps from "Birth" to "Baptism.  Talk about how much easier this makes it to get from one to the other.  They are well prepared and really seem ready to take the biggest step they have taken so far in their life...that of being baptized! (Idea by ReNe'e Brown)



Baptism (Primary Manual 3)
I can prepare for baptism (Primary Manual 2)



Covenants Are Promises
I Come To The Water
When I am baptized (Children's Songbook pg. 103)

 

Analogy by Brad Wilcox
Baptism Object Lesson
“BAPTISM” - The word translated as “baptize” comes from a Greek word that originally meant ‘to dip in dye.’ Bring a small container of water that has been dyed with food coloring or fabric dye. Also bring a small piece of white fabric (or paper). Show the children how the character of the paper is changed when it is dipped/baptized in the colored water. Explain that through baptism, we can become as pure and clean as the water that we are baptized in. (Idea from Times and Seasons)
Cheez Whiz
Life stains all
Tarnished Pennies - You will need: tarnished pennies (or one per child), a pitcher of water, a glass, a shiny penny, vinegar, a tablespoon and paper towels. Have the children look at their dirty, tarnished pennies and then compare it to the shiny penny. Have them drop their pennies into the vinegar and stir for 10 seconds. Talk about how clean and shiny the penny is now. The shiny penny represents how God wants our lives to be. Baptism makes it possible for our sins to be forgiven and our “tarnish” removed. After baptism, we are as clean as a shiny penny.
Through baptism we can become clean
 

About Baptism
An idea to make baptism day special
Baptism Candy Poster
Baptism Invitations
Baptism Pennies
CTR Soap - Invitation Idea (could be used as invitations to one's baptism-scroll down)
Journey to Baptism
My Baptism Towel and poems- scroll down
Our Modern Day Prophets Places of Baptism
Repentance Cupcakes (possible refreshment after Family Home Evening on baptism)



My Baptism Towel
My Three White Dresses by Linda Gay Perry Nelson
The Baptism Rainbow by Lynn M. Durkee

 

 

B - A - P - T - I - S - M by Mari Joyce
Baptism - My First Covenant
Baptism Penny Talk
Spiritual Guidance by Michael Meldrum - great analogy of a GPS system being like the Holy Ghost and how baptism...the first four principles of the gospel...are an essential part of your GPS system to work.
The Baptism of Jesus Christ
The Peanut Butter Boy - Talk about how the girl/boy came to earth and she/he was innocent and pure. But along the way everyone makes mistakes and will sin. No one is perfect. They may lie to their brother or sister, be unkind, he may be disobedient to his parents.  (List sins if you want) Slab peanut butter on the boy for each sin. Explain that the peanut butter represents sin. Wouldn't it be awful to have to go through life covered in sin/peanut butter? Then explain that Jesus Christ has provided a way for us to be clean and whole again. Today you are taking an important step by being baptized. 1. You will become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. and 2. Your sins will be washed away today and you will receive the Holy Ghost. This paper towel represents your baptism. Wipe all of the peanut butter off. Not only will you have to opportunity to be made clean today but every Sunday when you partake of the sacrament you will be able to renew that same covenant, that same gift that your sins can be washed away. When you sin and you will because you are human you can use this paper towel each week. Your baptism is a special gift to you. (Idea by Judie Hadlock)
The Three "Bears" (very good)



Printable Baptism Program (for girl)



Find the hidden 8's!



Quotes on Baptism from W.O.O.L.
Quick Quotes



Baptism, My First Covenant
CTR47 by Janelle Heath - a fun and different idea
Jesus Christ was baptized
Plain Words about Baptism: Why is it so important for me to be baptized?
When I am baptized, I covenant with Heavenly Father that I will take upon myself the name of Jesus Christ, always remember Him, and keep His commandments



FHE Treat - Eat cookies that have been completely immersed in milk.



Elder David B. Haight shares his baptism experience
How Will Keeping My Baptismal Covenant Help Me Follow Jesus
Throughout My Life
The Baptism Difference



Born Again by James E. Faust

  Check your church library to see if they have any of these videos...

Baptism — A Promise to Follow Jesus. 1982. Video adaptation of the filmstrip. Helps parents, teachers, and leaders prepare children for baptism. For use in Primary lessons on baptism, in Primary sharing time, at home, and in other appropriate settings. 9 min.



It's Great to be Eight from the Idea Door - lots of great ideas!
LDS Baptism's