Lesson 45: The Gift of the Atonement (Easter)
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Lesson
Primary 6 Lesson 45: The Gift of the Atonement (Easter)- The purpose of this lesson is to understand that it is through the Atonement that we each may receive the gifts of immortality and eternal life.
Don't worry if you didn't catch this lesson for Easter, it goes great for Christmas too.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
Use the Resurrection Morning scene in my Golden Easter Fun printable kit to help tell the Easter story.
Sugardoodle also has a great object lesson and thematic printables that would go with this lesson as well.
Do this Atonement object lesson with a balloon from Latter Day Mommy.
Go on the scripture egg hunt that is included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in Our Hearts" by Sister Linda K. Burton
"Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease" by Elder David A. Bednar
Videos
The Savior Suffers in Gethsemane (about 8 1/2 minutes)- Bible video of Jesus, Peter, James, and John in the Garden
Reclaimed (about 3 1/2 minutes)- I love this one- just as an old dump can be reclaimed, so can we.
Jesus Suffers in the Garden of Gethsemane (about 2 minutes)- Illustrated scripture story
Special Witness (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Elder Holland shares his testimony of the Atonement
Music
"Did Jesus Really Live Again?"- Children's Songbook pg. 64
"Jesus Has Risen"- Children's Songbook pg. 70
"There is a Green Hill Far Away"- Hymn #194
"He is Risen!"- Hymn #199 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
"He Died That We Might Live Again"- Children's Songbook pg. 65
"He Sent His Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 34 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
"Jesus Has Risen"- Children's Songbook pg. 70
"On a Golden Springtime"- Children's Songbook pg. 88
My Primary 6 Lesson 45 handouts include
Cards to go with Enrichment Activity 2. Lay them all out on the ground and see if your class can match them up without your help. You can even split into two times and see who gets them all correct first.
Cards to go with the Prophecy and Fulfillment Enrichment Activity. You can do it like a matching game but add in the action cards from Fire Sweeper to make it extra fun!
Activity Ideas
The following are all based on the Atonement. For Easter specific activities, see All the LDS Easter Resources You'll Need.
Article of Faith 3- Activity page
The Atonement (scroll down)- Fill in the blanks
Following the Savior's Path- Put the scenes in order
Jesus Christ is My Savior- Read the scriptures to discover the fruit that comes from Heavenly Father
Jesus Christ is My Savior and Redeemer- Puzzle
Jesus Christ's Atonement is the Greatest Gift of Love- Crossword puzzle and Word Search
Promised Blessings- Fill in the blanks to find the answer
Repentance and Atonement- Make this booklet
Have Suffered All These Things- Poster of Jesus in the garden