Memorizing the Articles of Faith

The Friend, June 2011, has an article “All Because a Child Knew the Article of Faith” .  In addition to the message from President Monson there are several resources for memorizing the Articles of Faith.   Included below are those suggestions and others that will help children develop a life-long  testimony builder – knowing the Articles of Faith.

• Try the online Articles of Faith Memory Quest at lds.org.
•  Another great resource for memorization techniques is Teaching No Greater Call p 171-172, in “Methods of Teaching” 
•  Music is also a great facilitator in memorization.  The Article of Faith Songs are included in the playlist below and are available for download from the church Music site.  Find the songs in the alphabetical listing  with the title written beginning with “The [number written out ie. First] Article of Faith”.
• Key words are mentioned in the article.  The graphic on this post is from key words published in a past issue of The Friend.  Click on the graphic to enlarge.
• The Friend  in 2011 has been featuring an Article of Faith each month with learning activities.  Check out this month’s “Article of Faith 6". 

Be an example - make sure you too memorize the Articles of Faith.

Help from The Friend - February 2011

The Friend February 2011

Faith in God

• "Looking Different", inside front cover
• "Faith in God Challenge", p 13
• "Article of Faith 2", p 22

Activity Days for Girls, Scouting

• "We'll Carry You!: We Served Too", p 3
• "One in a Million", p 7
• "Bulletin Board:  Box of Love", p 12
• "Funstuf: Family History Fun", p 21 
• "Sharing Love with Families Far Away", p 24-25
• "Funstuf: Word Puzzles", p 26
• "Beautiful", p 44-45
• "Friends in the News: Winchester Hills First Ward", p 47
• "Friends in the News: Rochester Second Ward", p 47
• "Bringing Primary Home: The Scriptures Teach of Heavenly Father's Plan", p 40-41 - Remember that these pages do not replace the Outline for Sharing Time.  This article could be used for the girls to prepare a lesson to share in their families for FHE in their own homes. 

 My Gospel Standards

• "Choosing to Choose the Right", p 4-5 

 Music Leaders

• "One in a Million", p 7  
• "I Will Follow God's Plan", p 11 

 Lesson 11: Baptism," Primary 3: Choose the Right 

Lesson 6: The Baptism of Jesus Christ," Primary 7: New Testament

• "Jesus Is Baptized", p 14-15

Help from the Friend - January 2011

Check out the “What’s online this month?” on the back cover.  Depending on your electronic interests, there are several options that might want to try such as mobile applications, Facebook and Twitter.

Primary 7: New Testament
     Lesson 5: The Childhood of Jesus Christ – “Jesus as a Child”, p 6-7

Sharing Time – Gospel Instruction

     January – “Bringing Primary Home:  The Scriptures Are the Word of God”, p 40-4
          “Coloring Page:  The scriptures are the word of God” p 46 
     September – “Where Is Isabelle?” p 8-9

Sharing Time – Music Time
     “If I listen With My Heart”, p 24-25

Sharing Time – Opening
     “Sammy’s Scriptures”, p 36

Activity Days for Girls
     “Bulletin Board:  Time Capsule”, p 12
     “Bulletin Board:  Understanding the Scriptures”, p 13
     “Bulletin Board:  Run, Jump, Play!” p 13
     "Little Women from Massachusetts”, p 18-19

Activity Days for all Children (just a note – these activities are not mentioned in the new handbook, but the guidelines are contained the Faith in God guidebooks, p 18)
     “Friends in the News:  Barrigada Branch”, p 47

Faith in God
     Serving Others - “Going the Extra Mile”, 20-21
     Articles of Faith – “Article of Faith 1”, p 22 
          (also note online – “Play Articles of Faith Memory Quest at friend.lds.org!” 
     My Gospel Standards “Listen for His Voice”, p 2-3 “The Cookie Solution”, p 4-5
     Learning and Living the Gospel – “Guide to the Friend:  Possible Ideas for Family Home Evening, #1”, p 48

Pre-opening activity for Cub Scouts, Patrol of 11-year-old Scouts, Activity Days for Girls
     “Funstuf: Say What?” p 43

Cub Scouts – “Friends by Mail:  How the Friend Helped Me”, inside front cover

Help from the Friend - October 2010

Use the "Topical Index to this Issue of the Friend" on p 48 to find ways you can use this month's Friend in Primary.  Below are a few ideas:

 

Faith in God - Activity Days, Cub Scouts, 11-year-old Boy Scouts

"A Gift for Billy", 2-3

"Meeting the Challenge", 4-5

"Bulletin Board", 12-13

"Temple Facts Challenge", 16-17 (Gathering activity)

"No Matter Our Differences", 22-23

"Important Trait", 26 (Gathering activity)

"Invite All to Come unto Christ", 40-41

"No Matter Our Differences", Friend, Oct. 2010, 22-23

My Gospel Standards, Cub Scout Core Value-Compassion, Boy Scout Slogan

"Grandpa's Garbage", Friend, Oct. 2010, 8-9

My Gospel Standards

"Run Away!", 44-45

Primary 6: Old Testament, Lesson 43, Jonah and the People of Nineveh

"Jehovah Sends Jonah on a Mission", 14-15