Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon reading for Christmas. All links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study.
Everyone
Activity – Light the World – Do this activity from the Friend to help you remember that Jesus brought life and love to the whole world.
Activity – Food & Fun: Nativity Edition – Focus on Jesus Christ this month by trying these craft ideas to make different Nativity scenes. (From the Friend.)
Activity – I’ll Make the World Brighter – Learn a new Christmas song about Jesus in this month’s Friend.
Play – Christmas in the Americas: A Christmas Program” – A musical program about the Samuel the Lamanite, the Nephites, and Christ’s birth. Includes costume and prop ideas.
Play – Two Witnesses of Jesus’ Birth – A musical program about how both the Bible and the Book of Mormon testify of the Savior’s birth. Includes instructions to make shadow box puppets.
Sing Along – Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary song.
Sing Along – The Book of Mormon Tells of Christ – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary Song.
Sing Along – Christmas Bells – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary Song.
Sing Along – God’s Christmas Gift – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary Song.
Sing Along – He Sent His Son – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary Song.
Video – Samuel and the Star – This illustrated video tells the story of Samuel teaching about Jesus Christ’s birth.
Children
Activity – Jesus Christ was Born to be My Savior – Read about prophets from the Book of Mormon who knew of the Savior’s birth. Color the picture.
Article – A Neighbor Nativity – Read about how Rose, her family, and her neighbors celebrate Jesus during Christmastime. (From the Friend.)
Youth
Article – The True Light – In this New Era article, David A. Bednar talks about what we learn of Jesus Christ through the prophecies of Samuel the Lamanite.
Article – 12 Scriptures to Help you Seek Christ this Christmas – Study these 12 scriptures to help you learn more about Jesus Christ and the many gifts He has given us. (From the New Era.)
Youth & Adults
Article – What do Book of Mormon Prophets Teach Us About Christmas? – Book of Mormon Insights from the Ensign
Video – Insights into Christmas – Book of Mormon Central
Video – KnoWhy 543: Why Didn’t Nephi Mention Mary’s Name? – Book of Mormon Central
Video – KnoWhy 255: How Does the Book of Mormon Help Date the First Christmas? – Book of Mormon Central
Video – KnoWhy 392: Why Did the Wise Men Give Jesus Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh? – Book of Mormon Central
Video – KnoWhy 187: Why Does Mormon State that ‘Angels Did Appear unto Wise Men’? – Book of Mormon Central
Adults
Article – Why We Need Jesus Christ – In this Ensign article, D. Todd Christofferson teaches that “to be made whole, and to be made holy, we need a Savior.”
Article – Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer – In this general conference address, Ezra Taft Benson describes the various roles of Jesus Christ.
Article – The Atonement of Jesus Christ—“Glad Tidings of Great Joy” – BYU Religious Studies Center
I’m Montserrat. I’m a farmer’s wife, mother of eleven children, and mega chocoholic. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A Gospel Centered Home was created to help parents unleash the power of families by transforming their homes into a sanctuary of faith.
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