Lesson 13: Baptism: Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Christ
Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher’s Manual, (1998), 68–73   To
review the symbolism of baptism and inspire in class members a
commitment to keep their baptismal covenants.     1. 1.
Prayerfully study John 3:3–5; Romans 6:3–6; 2 Nephi 31; Mosiah
18:8–10; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37, 71, 77; 49:13–14.    2.
2.      Write the numbers 1 through 5 on separate strips of
paper. Fold the strips of paper and place them in a bowl or
other container (see the activity on page 71).    3. 3.
Materials needed:      1. a.        The pictures Boy Being
Baptized (62018); Burial of Jesus (62180; Gospel Art Picture Kit
231); The Resurrected Jesus Christ (picture 9 in the picture
section of the manual; 62187; Gospel Art Picture Kit 239); and
Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon (picture 5 in the picture
section of the manual; 62332; Gospel Art Picture Kit 309).
2. b.   Note to the teacher  Baptism is one of the first steps
we take to come to Christ. Un