Atonement

See also Easter, Jesus Christ, and Sacrament

Messages from Leaders

“Why Is the Savior’s Atonement Important?” (Sept. 2016 Liahona and Friend)
President Dallin H. Oaks shares truths about the Atonement. Includes a short biography of President Oaks.
“Sold!” (Apr. 2014 Friend)
President Thomas S. Monson teaches about the Atonement using a story about a boy who wanted to buy a bicycle.
“Why Is Jesus Christ So Important to Us?” (Mar. 2013 Liahona and Friend)
President Dallin H. Oaks teaches six reasons why Jesus Christ is important.
“He Broke the Bands of Death” (Apr. 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Seventy tells how his young daughter learned about Jesus breaking the bands of death.
“Following the Savior’s Path” (Apr. 2012 Friend)
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf summarizes the events of the last week of the Savior’s life. Includes an activity about events after Jesus arrived in Jerusalem.
“Returning Safely to Heavenly Father” (Apr. 2009 Liahona and Friend)
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that because of the Atonement, we can repent and always have hope.
“Our Lord and Savior” (Apr. 2003 Liahona and Friend)
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teaches that the immortality and eternal life of man is brought to pass by the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
“Washed Clean” (Apr. 1999 Friend)
President Boyd K. Packer teaches that we can become clean again through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Stories

“The Red Ticket” (Dec. 2017 Liahona and Friend)
A boy shares his classroom tickets so his friend doesn’t get in trouble.
“Jesus Teaches How to Remember Him” (Nov. 2011 Friend)
A retelling of how Christ taught about the sacrament and performed the Atonement.
“Friends by Mail: Jesus’s Atonement” (Oct. 2007 Friend)
This page includes a testimony of the Atonement from an 11-year-old girl.
“Jesus Suffers in the Garden of Gethsemane” (Mar. 2003 Liahona and Friend)
A retelling of the scripture story.

Activities

“Getting Ready for Easter” (Mar. 2015 Friend and Liahona)
A countdown activity to help you get ready for Easter.
“Article of Faith 3” (Feb. 2015 Friend)
Understand and memorize the third article of faith.
“Following the Savior’s Path” (Apr. 2012 Friend)
Number the pictures to show the order of events after Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
“Article of Faith 3” (Mar. 2011 Friend)
Color the picture relating to the third article of faith.
“Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer” (Apr. 2011 Liahona and Friend)
A short message about how Jesus died to save us, and a connect-the-dots coloring activity of Mary at the empty tomb.
“Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer” (Feb. 2010 Liahona and Friend)
A short message and puzzle showing what the Atonement does for each of us.
“Jesus Christ Is My Savior” (Apr. 2009 Liahona and Friend)
Look up scriptures listed on pieces of fruit, and place them on the tree. The fruit represents the blessings we receive because of the Atonement.
“Promised Blessings” (Apr. 2006 Friend)
Look up these scriptures to discover a few of the blessings of the Atonement. Fill in the missing words to reveal a reminder of these promised blessings.
“Jesus Christ Is My Savior” (Mar. 2005 Liahona and Friend)
An activity to match statements about the Savior with the prophets who said them.
“Repentance and the Atonement” (Mar. 2004 Liahona and Friend)
An activity to create a booklet to remind yourself to follow Jesus’s example.
“Jesus Christ’s Atonement Is the Greatest Gift of Love” (Feb. 1996 Friend)
This activity includes a word search and crossword puzzle with words about the Atonement.
“The Atonement” (Mar. 1989 Friend)
An activity to look up scriptures that relate to the Atonement, complete the quotes, and then rearrange the filled-in words to discover what the Savior’s work and glory is.