“My Baptismal Covenant,” Friend, August 2023, 10–11.
My Baptismal Covenant
A covenant is a promise we make with Heavenly Father. Read about three things we promise to do when we are baptized. Then write about what you can do to keep your baptismal covenant!
Always Remember Jesus Christ
“Always remember him” (Moroni 4:3).
When Elena saw others being mean to someone, she thought about what Jesus would do.
How I can remember Jesus: __________
Keep His Commandments
“Keep his commandments” (Moroni 4:3).
James chose not to watch a video with bad words and pictures.
A commandment I can keep: __________
Take His Name upon You
“Take upon [you] the name of [Jesus Christ]” (Moroni 4:3).
Nana told her friend that she belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What taking His name upon us means to me: __________
Keeping My Covenant
Here are some more ways you can keep your baptism covenant.
Help People
“Bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light” (Mosiah 18:8).
Akio helped his younger brother with his math homework.
Who I can help: __________
Repent When You Do Wrong
“Repent and be born again” (Alma 5:49).
After Isa said something unkind to her sister, she prayed to Heavenly Father. Then she asked her sister to forgive her.
How I can repent: __________
Comfort Others
“Comfort those that [are] in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:9).
Lucas visited his friend whose grandpa had died.
How I can comfort someone: _________________________
Illustrations by Kelly Smith