Friday, May 21, 2010

The Holy Ghost

"The Holy Ghost" p. 105, helps children understand who the Holy Ghost is and what he does.
Begin by asking who the Holy Ghost is. Accept 3 answers then move on.
Ask what he does. Accept 3 answers then move on.

Sing the first 2 lines. Christ told his disciples that He would not always be on the earth with them, but he would not leave them alone. He would send the Holy Ghost to be with them and comfort them.
Sing the first 2 lines again. Have children sing them with you, then ask:
  • What did Christ promise? Sing the 2 lines with the children.
  • What will the Holy Ghost do? Sing the 2 lines with the children.
  • What will the Holy Ghost be to us? Sing the 2 lines with the children.
Sing the last 2 lines, then ask:
  • How does the Holy Ghost talk to us? Sing the last 2 lines again. Have children sing them with you
  • What does "testify" mean? Sing the last 2 lines with the children.
  • The Holy Ghost helps us to be happy and makes our hearts ____________. Sing the last 2 lines with the children.
Sing the whole first verse twice.
Have the boys sing the first two lines then the girls sing the last two lines. Then switch.
Have half the room sing the first two lines. The other half sings the last two lines.
Have the teachers sing the first two lines. The children sing the last two lines.

This should take about 15 to 20 minutes and the best part is that the children will know the song! The key to learning a song is repetition.

1 comment:

  1. This is wonderful! I just started preparing for this song today. This helps me so much. Thanks again!

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