I am Ready for Baptism - Prepare for Baptism

Sep 28, 2026

A youth-focused guide explaining the meaning of baptism and how to prepare for it within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It outlines the plan of salvation, emphasizes faith and repentance as steps leading to readiness, and describes baptism as a promise with five key purposes. The book also includes interactive activities such as a word scramble and acrostic exercises, plus a checklist supported by parents and Primary leaders.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

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Congratulations!

The Plan of Salvation

Faith and Repentance

Baptism: Why?

I AMmReady for BAPTISM■O0TyBOptismey,工PROMISEyIe by Lee AnnSetzer by Lee Ann Setzer CFISpringville,Utah ◎2006 Lee Ann SetzerAll rights reserved.Coverillustrations by Glenn Harmon No part of this book may be reproduced in any form whatsoever,whether by graphic,visual,clectronic,film,microfilm,tape recording,or any other means,without prior written permission ofthe publisher,except in the case of brief passages embodied in critical reviews and articles. ISBN 13:978-1-55517-944-4 ISBN 10:1-55517-944-4 Published by CFI,an imprint of Cedar Fort,Inc.,925N.Main,Springville,UT,84663Distributed by Cedar Fort,Inc.,www.cedarfort.com # Library of Congress CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Setzer,Lee Ann. I am ready for baptism/by Lee Ann Setzer.--1st ed.p.cm.ISBN 1-55517-944-4(acid-free paper) 1.Baptism--Mormon Church--Juvenile literature.2.Mormon Church--Membership-- Juvenile literature.3.Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints--Membership--Juvenile literature.4.Mormon Church--Doctrines--Juvenile literature.5.Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints--Doctrines--Juvenile literature.L.Title BX8655.3.S482006264.09332081--dc22 2006018267 Cover design by Nicole WilliansCover design 2006 by Lyle MortimerPrinted in the United States of America 4 3 2 1 6 10 9 5 8 7 Printed on acid-free paper Presented to: Presented by: # Congratulations! You've decided to be baptized.You will promise to followJesus Christ and try to be like Him.You will become a mem-ber of His true Church,The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Baptism means big responsibilities and importantpromises. This book will help you prepare for baptism and have somefun on the way!By doing the activities,you willlearn moreabout baptism.This book includes a checklist to help you pre-pare for your baptism.Your parents and Primary leaders willalso help you get ready for that special day. # The Plan of Salvation We all lived with Heavenly Father before we were bornon earth.We were spirits,but none of us had a body likeHeavenly Father did.We loved him,and we wanted to be likehim.So Heavenly Father created a plan.The plan was calledthe plan of Salvation He would make an earth for us.He would give each of us two wonderful gifts.One gift wasa body.The other was the freedom to make our own choices.If we make good choices on earth,we will live with HeavenlyFather and our families forever Heavenly Father knew we would all make some bad choic-es.Our bad choices—our sins—would keep us from return-ing to Him.He asked for one of His children to go to earthand suffer for our sins.That person would have to live a per-fect life.Jesus said He would be born on earth as our Savior.He would suffer for our sins.Ifwe believe in Him and followHim,Heavenly Father will forgive us. In the pre-earth life,we were happy and excited whenwe heard this plan.Everyone on earth accepted Father's plan.(See 2 Nephi 2,Abraham 3:22-27.) 2 # Plan of SalvationWord Scramble* 大 1.ICHSEOC 2.OERMFDE 3.NALP FO AANTOSIVL 4.FCSICAREI 5.PHYAP # Faith and Repentance When we came to earth,we did not remember our pre-earth life.This life is a test.We have to use faith.Faith isbelieving in things we cannot see(Alma 32:21).Sometimesit's hard to keep the commandments.Sometimes people makefun of you.It takes faith to follow Jesus.It takes faith to be-lieve that God loves you.It takes faith to pray and wait for Hisanswers.When you have faith in His Son,Heavenly Fatherwill help you return home to Him(Alma 34:16). No one on earth is perfect.Sometimes you do things thatyou know are wrong.Or you don’'t do something you knowyou should.These are called sins.Sin keeps you from feelingthe Spirit of God.It also keeps you from returning to Heav-enly Father.Because Jesus suffered for everyone's sins,you canrepent.When you repent,you feel bad about the sin.Yousay you're sorry,and you try to fix the wrong.You promisenot to do it again.Heavenly Father prom

FAQs

What does baptism mean in this book?

Baptism is presented as a step with important responsibilities and promises to follow Jesus Christ and become part of His true Church.

How does the plan of salvation relate to being ready for baptism?

The book explains that Heavenly Father created a plan for life on earth, including choices and forgiveness through Jesus Christ, which supports becoming spiritually prepared.

What are the five reasons given for being baptized?

The text lists five reasons: remission of sins, showing obedience, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, joining the Church, and returning to Heavenly Father in the celestial kingdom.

Sep 28, 2026

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