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June Theme:

The first principles and ordinances of the gospel make it

possible for me to live with God again.

"We believe that the first principles

and ordinances of the

Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord

Jesus Christ; second, Repentance;

third, Baptism by immersion

for the remission of sins;

fourth, Laying on of hands for the

gift of the Holy Ghost."

(Articles of Faith 1:4)

The Fourth Article of Faith

Children’s Songbook, 124

“What would happen if you put on your shoes before you put on your socks?” Discuss the importance of doing things in the right order. The first principle of the gospel is to have faith in Jesus Christ. We must believe in Him and do what He tells us to do. He has told us that we must repent of our sins. When we are old enough to be accountable for our sins, we repent and are baptized by immersion to show that we want to be members of His Church and have our sins washed away. When we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, our sins can be forgiven and the Holy Ghost can be our constant companion. He can guide us when we have choices to make and comfort us when we have sorrow. With the help of the Holy Ghost, we can have love in our hearts for Heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ, and for every person. (Review the first four principles and ordinances of the gospel.)

- What is the difference between a principle and ordinance? (A principle is an eternal truth and a ordinance is an action required for eternal salvation)

If we know the doctrines and principles of the gospel, we can make wise decisions and be happy.

You can do this activity as a family or as individuals. On a large sheet of paper, draw eight squares. Print one of the following scriptures in each box. D&C 58:42; 3 Nephi 11:33; Matthew 4:17; John 14:26; Helaman 5:47; 2 Nephi 31:8; Alma 32:21; 2 Nephi 31:5. Find the scriptures in the boxes. If the scripture is about faith, color the box red. If the scripture is about repentance color the box blue. If the scripture is about baptism, color the box green. If the scripture is about the Holy Ghost, color the box yellow. (Ann Laemmlen and Jackie Owen, Articles of Faith Learning Book, [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990], p. 56.)

Shape them into the numbers one, two, three and four.

Quiz each family on the first four principles of the gospel.