5 Ways to Make the Sacrament Special

By Isabelle Justice

Every week at church, we can take the sacrament.

This is a special time to remember Jesus Christ and the covenants we made at baptism.

Here are five ways you can prepare for the sacrament.

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Be ready for church! Set out your Sunday clothes the night before church. This can help you not feel rushed. Try to be on time for church so you can listen to the music and think about Jesus Christ. When you prepare for the sacrament, you are ready to feel His love.
Think about your week. What happened the week before? Did you do anything kind? Were there things you felt proud of? Is there anything you could do better next week? You can think about these things as you get ready for church and during the sacrament.
Think about what you would like to do differently. Look at a picture of the Savior in the Friend. Focus on Him and remember that because of Him, we can repent and try again when we make a bad choice. He and Heavenly Father love you!
Pray to Heavenly Father. The sacrament is a special time to think about Jesus Christ’s life and His Atonement. Use this quiet time to say a special prayer to Heavenly Father. Tell Him everything that is on your mind, and He can give you peace (see Philippians 4:6–7).

Philippians 4:6–7

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Read the sacrament prayers. The sacrament prayers for the bread and the water are in Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79. Read these prayers before or during the meeting. If you need help understanding, ask an adult to read them with you. Pay attention to all the times Jesus Christ is mentioned in the prayers.

Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.