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CAPTAIN MORONI: CAPTAIN MORONI: CAPTAIN MORONI: CAPTAIN MORONI: Title of Liberty Title of Liberty Title of Liberty Title of Liberty PREPARATION: PREPARATION: PREPARATION: PREPARATION: Bake cupcakes. Gather scissors, glue sticks, and pencils. Grab Gospel Art Picture Kit #312 – Captain Moroni. Review story so you can mostly tell it. Print off one Title of Liberty Flag sheet and one symbol sheet for each family member. OBJECTIVE: OBJECTIVE: OBJECTIVE: OBJECTIVE: Family members will be able to learn what Moroni values and stood for. They will then determine what they stand for and what things will guide and direct the decisions they make in their own lives. OPENING SONG OPENING SONG OPENING SONG OPENING SONG: “My Flag, My Flag” Children’s Songbook pg 225. SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: SCRIPTURE: Alma 46:20 “Behold, whosoever will maintain this title upon the land, let them come forth in the strength of the Lord, and enter into a covenant that they will maintain their rights, and their religion, that the Lord God may bless them.” DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: Name something that you like. (Take a few answers or one fomr each member present). ASK- (family member) Why do you like (Use the response he/she gave) ? Tonight we are going to talk about some of the things we like or value and I want you to think about which ones are most important. (Hold up Gospel Art Picture #312) This is a picture of Captain Moroni. He had a chance to think about what was important to him. I want you to listen for the things that Captain Moroni valued as I tell you his story found in the Book of Mormon. STORY: STORY: STORY: STORY: “Moroni Raises the Title of Liberty” (Friend, AUG. 1992 or read Alma 46) DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION: (Continued) What things did Captain Moroni value? (Answer: God, religion, freedom, peace, family) We could tell that these things were very important to Captain Moroni because he was willing to fight and maybe even die to protect these things. ASK- Where did Captain Moroni write his list of most important things? (Answer: a flag he made from his coat) After they had chased away Amalickiah, where did Captain Moroni put his flag? (Answer: on every tower) Why do you think he put it there? (Answer: So he and all his people could see it and remind them what was most important to them. We are going to have the chance to make our own Title of Liberty Flags. I hope that as we see our flags, we will remember what is most important to us and which things we are going to think of as we make decision every day. Share Testimony – We are blessed when we keep our covenants and promises with the Lord (Share personal example if you have one) ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY: Pass out a Title of Liberty sheet, Symbols sheet, scissors, glue and pencils. Explain that each person gets to choose which things are most important to him/her. Family members choose only the best things that they want to use to help them decide how to spend their time, money, and talents, and guide them in the decisions they make. They may either draw those things or choose them from the pictures on the sheet provided and cut them out and glue them to their Personal Title of Liberty. Hang them up and remember that these are the things that they stand for and that they will remember when they have choices to make each day. GAME: GAME: GAME: GAME: Title of Liberty Trip Up (Directions on separate sheet) FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP: Post Personal Title of Liberty in your room to remind you what you value and what is worth “fighting for” in your life. CLOSING SONG CLOSING SONG CLOSING SONG CLOSING SONG: “I will be Valiant” Children’s Songbook pg 162 TREAT TREAT TREAT TREAT: Title of Liberty Cupcakes with Flags ALTERNATE IDEAS: ALTERNATE IDEAS: ALTERNATE IDEAS: ALTERNATE IDEAS: Could make 1 family flag and use Alma 46:37 (The people had peace in the land – They all worked toward the common things on the flag)

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Family members will be able to learn what Moroni values and stood for. They will then determine what they stand for and what things will guide and direct the decisions they make in their own lives.Ready to print and teach!

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CAPTAIN MORONI:CAPTAIN MORONI:CAPTAIN MORONI:CAPTAIN MORONI: Title of LibertyTitle of LibertyTitle of LibertyTitle of Liberty

PREPARATION:PREPARATION:PREPARATION:PREPARATION: Bake cupcakes. Gather scissors, glue sticks, and pencils. Grab Gospel Art Picture Kit #312 – Captain Moroni. Review story so you can mostly tell it. Print off one Title of Liberty Flag sheet and one symbol sheet for each family member. OBJECTIVE:OBJECTIVE:OBJECTIVE:OBJECTIVE: Family members will be able to learn what Moroni values and stood for. They will then determine what they stand for and what things will guide and direct the decisions they make in their own lives. OPENING SONGOPENING SONGOPENING SONGOPENING SONG: “My Flag, My Flag” Children’s Songbook pg 225. SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE:SCRIPTURE: Alma 46:20 “Behold, whosoever will maintain this title upon the land, let them come forth in the strength of the Lord, and enter into a covenant that they will maintain their rights, and their religion, that the Lord God may bless them.”

DISCUSSION:DISCUSSION:DISCUSSION:DISCUSSION: Name something that you like. (Take a few answers or one fomr each member present). ASK- (family member) Why do you like (Use the response he/she gave) ? Tonight we are going to talk about some of the things we like or value and I want you to think about which ones are most important. (Hold up Gospel Art Picture #312) This is a picture of Captain Moroni. He had a chance to think about what was important to him. I want you to listen for the things that Captain Moroni valued as I tell you his story found in the Book of Mormon. STORY:STORY:STORY:STORY: “Moroni Raises the Title of Liberty” (Friend, AUG. 1992 or read Alma 46) DISCUSSIONDISCUSSIONDISCUSSIONDISCUSSION: (Continued) What things did Captain Moroni value? (Answer: God, religion, freedom, peace, family) We could tell that these things were very important to Captain Moroni because he was willing to fight and maybe even die to protect these things. ASK- Where did Captain Moroni write his list of most important things? (Answer: a flag he made from his coat) After they had chased away Amalickiah, where did Captain Moroni put his flag? (Answer: on every tower) Why do you think he put it there? (Answer: So he and all his people could see it and remind them what was most important to them. We are going to have the chance to make our own Title of Liberty Flags. I hope that as we see our flags, we will remember what is most important to us and which things we are going to think of as we make decision every day. Share Testimony – We are blessed when we keep our covenants and promises with the Lord (Share personal example if you have one) ACTIVITY:ACTIVITY:ACTIVITY:ACTIVITY: Pass out a Title of Liberty sheet, Symbols sheet, scissors, glue and pencils. Explain that each person gets to choose which things are most important to him/her. Family members choose only the best things that they want to use to help them decide how to spend their time, money, and talents, and guide them in the decisions they make. They may either draw those things or choose them from the pictures on the sheet provided and cut them out and glue them to their Personal Title of Liberty. Hang them up and remember that these are the things that they stand for and that they will remember when they have choices to make each day. GAME:GAME:GAME:GAME: Title of Liberty Trip Up (Directions on separate sheet) FOLLOW UPFOLLOW UPFOLLOW UPFOLLOW UP: Post Personal Title of Liberty in your room to remind you what you value and what is worth “fighting for” in your life. CLOSING SONGCLOSING SONGCLOSING SONGCLOSING SONG: “I will be Valiant” Children’s Songbook pg 162 TREATTREATTREATTREAT: Title of Liberty Cupcakes with Flags ALTERNATE IDEAS:ALTERNATE IDEAS:ALTERNATE IDEAS:ALTERNATE IDEAS: Could make 1 family flag and use Alma 46:37 (The people had peace in the land – They all worked toward the common things on the flag)

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Title of Liberty Trip-Up

Essentially this is the game “steal the Bacon.” Divide your family into 2 teams. The teams sit in a straight line opposite each other. A small flag (Title of Liberty) is placed on the floor in the center of the two teams. Each participant is then given a Book of Mormon name (see accompanying list- Participants may choose their name, or you may have them draw from the cards provided. Give the cards drawn to the “leaderite” to use when calling names). The “leaderite” then calls out two Book of Mormon names – one from each opposing team. Each person called must then decide between two options: 1. He may go for the flag in the center of the room and return to his seat before being tagged by the other person, thus receiving one point for his team, 2. He may decide to tag the other person who is going for the flag. If he tags the other person before that person returns to his seat with the flag, he receives a point for his team. The team with the most points wins. (Wou might want to consider no points. ☺)

Equipment Needed: Flag in Styrofoam in middle of floor or if outside you can just stick it in the grass. Several chairs in two straight lines facing each other. Suggested Book of Mormon Names: Alma Mosiah Laban Alma the Younger Moroni Jacob Ether King Benjamin Jared Shiz Helaman Lehi Samuel Laman Lemuel Pahoran Hagoth Zeniff Abinidi Limhi Gidgiddoni Korihor Ammon Enos

Title of Liberty Cupcakes

1 box white cake mix 1 (16 oz) container prepared chocolate frosting

24 paper muffin cup liners 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (about 10)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 regular sized muffin pan cups with paper liners. 2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in crushed cookies. 3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Cool in pans completely. 4. Frost cupcakes; garnish with additional crushed cookies. Add a flag to each cupcake. Create flags by cutting triangles from colored paper, wrap a straight edge around a toothpick and glue or tape.

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Moroni Raises the Title of LibertyMoroni Raises the Title of LibertyMoroni Raises the Title of LibertyMoroni Raises the Title of Liberty

Moroni was just twenty-five years old when he

was appointed chief captain over all the

Nephite armies. He was a strong and mighty

man with a firm faith in Jesus Christ. Moroni

rejoiced in the liberty and freedom of his

country. He did not delight in bloodshed, but

had sworn an oath to defend his people and

their freedom, even to the loss of his own

blood.

There was in the land another man by the name

of Amalickiah who wanted to be king of the

Nephites. Strong and large in stature,

Amalickiah above all wanted honor and power

over other people. Already he was the leader of

a group of Nephites who had become proud

because of their riches. They would no longer

listen to the words of their church leaders nor

would they obey Heavenly Father’s

commandments. Under Amalickiah’s wicked

influence, they had grown to hate the Church

and even wanted to kill some of its members.

Through lying and deceit, Amalickiah

convinced his followers that the Nephite form

of government was wrong. He told the people

they would be happier if they were ruled by a

king instead of a chief judge. He promised that

if they would appoint him their king, he would

give each of them important positions of honor.

Amalickiah soon had great support for his

wicked plan to take over the Nephite

government.

Moroni knew that a king would destroy the

precious freedoms for which the Nephite

people had fought so long, especially if the

government were lost to a selfish, evil king.

Then the righteous would no longer be able to

worship God as they desired. He also knew that

their wives, their children, and their homes

would be in grave danger.

Moroni determined to do something about

Amalickiah. Finally he removed his coat, tore

off a piece, and on it he wrote a message: “In

memory of our God, our religion, and freedom,

and our peace, our wives, and our children.”

Then he fastened it to the end of a pole and

called it the “title of liberty.”

Girding himself in his armor and carrying the

title of liberty, Moroni “bowed himself to the

earth, and he prayed mightily unto his God for

the blessings of liberty to rest upon his

brethren, so long as there should [be] a band of

Christians … to possess the land.”

After he had poured out his heart in prayer,

Moroni went forth among the people, waving

the banner high in the air so that everyone

could see the message written on it. While

waving it, he cried in a loud voice, “Whosoever

will maintain this title upon the land, let them

come forth in the strength of the Lord, and

enter into a covenant that they will maintain

their rights, and their religion, that the Lord

God may bless them.”

The message was sent forth throughout the

land, and from every direction people gathered

themselves together, put on their armor, and

were ready to fight for the cause of freedom.

When Amalickiah saw that most of the

Nephites had chosen to join Moroni to preserve

the government, he became frightened. He

knew his cause was unjust and that he would be

defeated if he went to battle against Moroni and

his people. In desperation he took what

followers he could and fled to the land of the

Lamanites.

Moroni’s title of liberty had awakened in the

hearts of the Nephite people a renewed love for

their country. As a reminder of their great

blessings, Moroni caused “the title of liberty to

be hoisted upon every tower … which was

possessed by the Nephites.”

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Title of Liberty Trip Up Cards

Alma Alma the Younger Ether Shiz Samuel Pahoran Abinidi Korihor Mosiah Moroni

King Benjamin Helaman Laman Hagoth Limhi Ammon Laban Jacob Jared Lehi Lemuel Zeniff

Gidgiddoni Enos

Moroni tore a piece from his coat and made it into a banner that he called the title of liberty. Use the

key to decipher the message that he wrote on the title of liberty.