Gospel for the Mass: 1/12/25- Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 (The Baptism of Jesus)

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Luke 3:15-16, 21-22



Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Luke)

sermons4kids.com- New Beginnings object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, and worship bulletin

word-sunday.com- Doing God’s Work (scroll down to Gospel)

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Is Baptized by John in the River Jordan lesson

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Is Baptized and Brings the Good News lesson

web.archive.org- John the Baptist Prepares the Way lesson with activities

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

ministry-to-children.com- Two Kinds of Baptism (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) Sunday School Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Start with a Clean Slate! Children’s Sermon on Luke 3:15-17; 21-22

rclblectionary.com- Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Junior High Lesson

jareddees.com- The Baptism of Jesus: A Bible Story for Kids

thereligionteacher.com- Sacrament of Baptism Activities

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of Baptism resources, lessons, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets

The Catholic Toolbox- Baptism of Jesus Pre K – K lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, Handwriting Sheets, Mini Books, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus Is Baptized lesson for 1st graders on up with: 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- Baptism of Jesus #1

sermons4kids.com- Baptism of Jesus #2

sermons4kids.com- And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

sermons4kids.com- Jesus’ Baptism

coloringhome.com- Baptism of Jesus Coloring Pages

religiousdoodles.com- Baptism of Jesus Coloring Pages & Printables

kidssundayschool.com- John Baptizing Jesus

dawsonchurch.org- John Baptizes Jesus (page 2)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus Baptism Coloring Page

bestcoloringpagesforkids.com- Baptism Coloring Pages

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Luke 3:22

steviedoodles.com- Luke 3:22 (scroll down for this)

stushieart.com- Baptism of the Lord (scroll down for these)

churchpublishing.org- Luke (page 12)



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- New Beginnings group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only group activities (crafts)

ministry-to-children.com- Craft Ideas on the Baptism of Jesus

daniellesplace.com- John Baptizes Jesus Paper Cup Craft (scroll down to this)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus Baptism

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Craft 2

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist (Matthew 3) | Craft (There are two main versions of this craft, and the one you choose should depend on your target age group, time and resources – but as they both work so similarly so they have been posted together.)

jesus-without-language.net- John Baptizing Jesus Craft

i.pinimg.com- John Baptizing Jesus

catholicinspired.design- Jesus Baptism ~ John the Baptist ~ Seashell Ornament

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Printable Baptism of Jesus Spinner

Jesus’ Baptism (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 39 & 40.

catholicteacherresources.com- The Baptism Wheel


Introduce craft: What hovered over Jesus’ head after he was baptized? A white dove.

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).

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.

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here.

autiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus is Baptized Craft
An interactive craft that has a dove hover over Jesus’ head.

jesus-without-language.net- Dove

craftingthewordofgod.com- White Dove


Introduce craft: The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.

docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)



Games

sermons4kids.com- New Beginnings group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Games


Jesus Basketball

Need: Trashcan and 2 balled up pieces of paper for balls.

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.


Shoe Tie Guy (John Baptizes Jesus)- Kids will play a high-octane game to discover what it means to serve Jesus. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry, page 72).

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).

sermons4kids.com- Dot-to-dot

Jesus is Baptized (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World (Grade 1 – 3) by Linda Standke, page 18

craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus Baptism Puzzle

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized printable puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, mazes, word-mining sheets, word searches)

sermons4kids.com- Baptism of Jesus (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

gardenofpraise.com- Word Scramble

web.archive.org- Unscramble (page 7)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only (Fill in the Blanks)

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.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.

teacherspayteachers.com- FREE Baptism Writing Response Page for Grades K-1

calvarycurriculum.com- John the Baptist #173 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Kid’s Bulletin

cabotbible.com- Luke 3:15-38 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

bibleversestudy.com- Luke 3:15-16 Bible Study Questions & Luke 3:17-22 Bible Study Questions (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

wateroflifecc.org- Luke 3 – 4 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)


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.