1. Lesson objectives: To know that Jesus was baptised and what happened when he was baptised To understand why Christians believe baptism is important today. To explore why Christians may choose to be baptised at different ages and the reasons for this

2.  Read the account of Jesus being tempted by Satan and answer the questions on the sheet. Write them in your books.

3. Think of a time when made a commitment to do something either for the first time or once again (e.g. have you made any New Year’s resolutions?) Why did you decide to do this? Was it a private new start or did others know about it too? What effect did the new start have? Why did you decide to do this? Was it a private new start or did others know about it too? What effect did the new start have?

4.  An outward sign which symbolises an inward change.  Water is either poured/sprinkled on a Christian’s head or they are immersed (fully covered) in water  Shows that they have repented (turned to God and asking forgiveness for not following God) and have had their sins washed away.  Performed publically to show people the inward change that has taken place.

5.  What happened?  Why do you think it happened?  What are the symbols featured here?

6.  Although all Christians believe that they should be baptised, this is not always carried out in the same way or at the same stage of life.

7.  Pick 3 words from the following list.  I will give a definition and, if it matches your word, you can cross it off  The first one to get all 3 words shouts ‘Bingo’. Baptism Immersion Holy Spirit Symbol Repent John the Baptist Infant baptism Sinless commitment Baptism Immersion Holy Spirit Symbol Repent John the Baptist Infant baptism Sinless commitment