Leader Guide
Craft
- The Visit Coloring Page
- Crayons, washable markers, or colored pencils
Make copies of The Visit Coloring Page, one per child plus extras.
Give each child a coloring page, plus crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Have them put their names on the back of the page. Children may color while you lead the discussion below.
- What did Elizabeth’s baby do when Mary greeted her? The baby jumped for joy.
- Why did Elizabeth say Mary was blessed by God? She believed that the Lord would do what He said.
- When the baby leaped inside Elizabeth, what else happened? Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Imagine being Mary; how do you think you would feel knowing you were chosen to give birth to the Son of God—the Savior of the World?
- Do you remember how long Mary stayed with Elizabeth? About 3 months.