Behold Your Little Ones Lesson Helps

MAIN IDEA

Reverence means showing love and respect for Heavenly Father and Jesus by how I act at church.

BRING

• Picture of a reverent family at church

• Optional: small church or Jesus picture

• Words to “I Will Try to Be Reverent”

SAY IT SIMPLY

“I will be reverent.”

“I can think about Jesus.”

“I can use a quiet voice and quiet feet.”

LESSON FLOW

1. Picture  Show the family at church. Say: “They are being reverent.” Explain that reverent means quietly thinking about Heavenly Father and Jesus.

2. Practice  Practice talking with quiet voices, walking with quiet feet, sitting quietly, listening to teachers, and thinking about Jesus.

3. Song  Sing “I Will Try to Be Reverent.” Actions: hands over heart / point to self / make a housetop / hug self.

4. Prayer practice  Practice folding arms, bowing heads, and closing eyes. Explain that these are reverent things we do during prayer.

5. Church reminder  Say: “At church we can be calm, quiet, and ready to listen.” Compliment the children when they do it.

6. Repeat & close  Have the children say, “I will be reverent.” Remind them that reverence helps us feel close to Heavenly Father and Jesus.