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Matthew 3:13-17
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)
sermons4kids.com- Growing In Faith object lesson with coloring pages, group activities, puzzles, quiz, craft, worship bulletin, etc.
sermons4kids.com- Following the Example object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Children's Sermon: Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17) with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus is Baptized by John in the Jordan River lesson
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus is Baptized and Brings the Good News lesson
gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus lesson with memory verse, questions, test, word search
dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized lessons with discussions, take home sheets, color sheets, songs, crafts, snacks, etc.
ministry-to-children.com- Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:17) Preschool Sunday School Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- "Baptism of Jesus" for kids (Matthew 3:1-17) Bible Story Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon (Matthew 3:13-17) Baptism Object Lesson
sundayschool.works- Sunday School Lesson: The Baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13-17
missionbibleclass.org- Baptism of Jesus lesson with activities
sundayschoolsources.com- Lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.
truewaykids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 3:13-17 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 3:13-17 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 3:13-17 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- Baptism of Jesus Pre K – K- lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus is Baptized lesson plan for 1st grade on up which consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus
sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Baptism
sermons4kids.com- Baptism of Jesus
first-school.ws- The Baptism of Jesus (with or without text)
sundayschoolzone.com- Jesus’ Baptism Coloring Page
bibleforce.net- Matthew 3:16-17 (scroll down to this)
stushieart.com- Baptism of the Lord
religiousdoodles.com- Baptism of Jesus coloring pages
churchpublishing.org- Matthew 3:13-17 (page 11)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- I’m Proud of You group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Following The Examples of Jesus group activities (crafts)
daniellesplace.com- John Baptizes Jesus Plastic Cup Craft
flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Baptism of Jesus Spinner
jesus-without-language.net- Matthew 3
This is a more traditional craft for John the Baptist, it gives the wonderful illusion of water by using baking parchment to give the semi transparent quality of the river. It’s a really simple craft for any age and there are templates with and without the words showing for groups using different translations.
docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)
Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).
web.archive.org- Handprint Dove
sermons4kids.com- Dove Craft
enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove craft
Heavenly Doves- Make soap-on-a-rope doves to remind the children how baptism symbolizes that are sins are washed away. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Children by Group Publishing, page 101.) Note: You can use a slightly greased cookie cutter to help children make the soap into the shape of a dove. Or the children can just make it into any shape they want.
artisthelpingchldren.org- Tons of doves crafts posted here
auntiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus is Baptized Craft
An interactive craft that has a dove hover over Jesus’ head.
jesus-without-language.net- This John the Baptist craft makes a very simple dove from two strips of paper. It’s a perfect craft for younger kids and a selection could make a stunning hanging display.
youtube.com- Dove Paper Craft with Templates
youtube.com- Dove Craft (from a paper plate)
Games
sermons4kids.com- I’m Proud of You group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Following The Examples of Jesus group activities (games)
Jesus Basketball
Need: Trashcan and 2 balled up pieces of paper for balls
Introduce Game: Who did John baptize? (Jesus)
Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Students then play Horse Basketball, but spell Jesus. The first team that spells JESUS wins.
The Catholic Toolbox- Baptism of Jesus (file folder game)
The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of Baptism (file folder game)
Puzzles/Worksheets
More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Jesus and John the Baptist puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 16 - 17).
John Baptizes Jesus- Color the picture below according to the color code. There is something missing in the picture. Hint: It came from the sky. Draw the missing part. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus' Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 22).
Jesus is Baptized (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word (Grade 1 – 3) by Linda Standke, page 18.
dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, mazes, word-mining sheets, word searches)
gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:13-17 (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Decoder)
gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Word Scramble)
sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Crossword #1)
sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Crossword #2)
gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Crossword)
4catholiceducators.com- Crossword
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Fill in the Blank)
sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Fill in the Blank)
gardenofpraise.com- Matthew 3:14-15 (Fill in the Blank)
sdc.me.uk- Matthew 3:13-17 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 3:13017 Kid’s Bulletin
truewaykids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
citylife.church- Baptism of Jesus activity sheets
kindercrazeblogspot.com- Celebrating Baptism (worksheet)
religiousdoodles.com- Baptism Worksheets
cartoonchurch.com- Baptism Worksheet (scroll down to this)
sdc.me.uk- My Baptism Worksheet
smp.org- The Baptism of Jesus Worksheet
smp.org- Symbols of Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It invites students to reflect on the significance of key symbols used in baptism.
smp.org- Interview Questions about Your Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students ask the provided to questions to adults who can tell them about the details of that student's baptism. A reflection on the significance of the sacrament is done at the at end of the interview.
smp.org- Telling a Story of Baptism Worksheet
smp.org- My Baptismal History Worksheet
Your Baptism- Circle the things that were part of your Baptism celebration. Color the pictures. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 16).
The Sacrament of Baptism- Circle the correct answer. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 17).
web.archive.org- Baptism (worksheets)
This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.
Baptism worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks below to find out what happens after you are baptized.
