Moroni 1:2-3

Role play: What if someone had a gun, and said "I'm going to shoot you if you believe in Jesus Christ. Do you?" What would you say? What would you do?
What if your best friend said, "If Jesus Christ loves everyone equally, why did he only visit a few people a long time ago? You don't actually believe all of that stuff about him, do you?" What would you say?

Moroni 3

Search: Where else in the scriptures can you find the duties of priests and teachers?
Activity: Draw a picture of what you think ordination looks like. What is the same about the way we ordain brethren to the Aaronic Priesthood? What is different?

Moroni 4-5

Activity: Have younger children try to figure out where they've heard these words before as you read.
Activity: Give each person 1 minute to draw a picture of one of the covenants renewed by taking the sacrament.
Memorize: Commit Moroni 4:3 to memory (for school-age children - younger children might enjoy repeating the verses and other memorization exercises, but expecting them to learn the verse word-for-word may be too much).
Memorize: Commit Moroni 5:2 to memory. Aside from the obvious differences of bread vs wine and body vs blood, what is different between the two sacrament prayers?
Search: When and where was the sacrament first administered? Who administered it?
Search: Where was the sacrament first administered in the Americas? Who administered it?
Search: Where else in the scriptures can we find the sacrament prayers?
Search: Why do we use water instead of wine? Where in the scriptures are we told that that is ok?

Moroni 6:1-4

Discussion: How does President Hinckley's statement that all new members need 3 things: a friend, a calling, and nourishing by the good word of God relate to these verses? Can you find each of these 3 things in these verses?
Game: Play Family Fued. What things were necessary for baptism (5 answers) ? What things happened after baptism (6 answers) ?

Moroni 6:5-9

Discussion: Which of these practices do we still do the same way in the church today? Which, if any, do we not do the same anymore?

Moroni 7:5-11

Activity: Give everyone 1 minute to draw a picture of a good gift. Now give everyone 1 minute to draw their idea of an evil gift. Remember the pink bunny pajamas from "A Christmas Story?" Is that an evil gift? What did you draw? Why is it evil? Do you think that's the type of evil gift that Mormon is talking about? If not, what sort of gift is Mormon talking about?

Moroni 7:12-13

Activity: Take turns drawing something that is good, or of God, and then something that is evil, or of the devil. While one person is drawing, the others should guess what is being drawn, and whether it is of God or of the devil. As soon as the drawing is guessed correctly, move on to the next drawing. The person who guesses correctly should draw the next picture. If it is not guessed within 1 minute, let the drawer explain the drawing. Then the others can determine whether it's of God or of the devil. Here are some ideas:
Of God: Nature, Families, Swimming, Running, Jumping
Of the devil: Hitting, Stealing, Lying, Cheating, Unkind words

Moroni 7:14-19

Memorize: Moroni 7:16. This may take several days.
Role Play: Give each child a scenario and have the children determine whether it is of God or of the devil. In those situations that were not of God, what should the person have done? How do you know what is of God and what is of the devil? (by the light of Christ). Here are some example scenarios:

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Moroni 7:29-37

Activity: Have the children each draw a picture of an angel. What is an angel? Are these verses saying that you can see an angel?

Moroni 7:40-42

Activity: Draw a picture of something you hope for. What is hope?

Moroni 7:40-48

Search: Divide the family in half. Have one half explain what hope is in their own words, then find a definition for hope elsewhere in the scriptures. Have the other half explain what faith is in their own words, then find a definition for faith.

Memorize: Moroni 7:45

Moroni 8:5-23

Search: Try to be the first person to find a reason why little children are not baptized. Mormon gives several reasons in these verses, so each person can find a different reason. Have each person share what they find. What is the age of accountability? Why?

Moroni 8:24-26

Bear testimony: Give each person the opportunity to share their feelings about their own baptism or the baptism of someone they know. Have those children who are not yet baptized share how they feel about being baptized. It is possible a child may express the feeling that she doesn't want to be baptized. Remember that the whole purpose for waiting until 8 years old is that we have the ability to decide for ourselves. Don't try to force it on the child. Find out exactly why she doesn't want to be baptized by asking questions. Chances are she just has a misunderstanding about baptism. It may be something simple like she is afraid of the water. Have her confirm that you understand her concern by asking something like, "So you don't want to be baptized because you might drown?" Treat her concern seriously. Then by demonstrating the ordinance of baptism, even showing her the font if possible, you can help to alleviate her fears.

Moroni 9:17-24

Activity: Play "Destroy the Nephites". Do this outside if possible. Using a soft Nerf-type ball, choose 1 person to be the Lamanites. Give the ball to that person. Have that person count to 10 while everyone else scatters around the room or yard. The Lamanite(s) try to tag everyone else (the Nephites) by throwing the ball. Each Nephite who is tagged then becomes a Lamanite, and may pick up the ball when it comes and try to tag the Nephites. Play until everyone is a Lamanite, or until all but 1 Nephite have become Lamanites. Declare this last Nephite "Moroni".

Moroni 9:4-6

Search: Have a scripture chase to see who can find who is writing this chapter first. Don't just accept the person's name; make them read outloud the verse (or chapter heading) that indicates who the author of this chapter is.
Role-Play: Little Jordan is playing with his toys. Mommy asks him to put them away. He ignores her. She asks again. He ignores her again. Finally she yells at him and he begins to cry. Do you ever ignore Mom until she gets mad? What should you do instead? What can Mom and Dad do to help you listen better? What does Mormon suggest we should do?

Moroni 10:3-5

Memorize: Commit this very important missionary scripture to memory. The kids probably won't remember it all in one day. Give them several days, even weeks, if necessary, to remember this scripture. Repeat it together again and again. Quiz them. Have them repeat what they can remember when you are in the car or at the dinner table.

Moroni 10:8-19

Activity: Play Family Fued using the gifts of the spirit to see how many your family can name before you read these verses. "Top 9 answers are on the board."

Moroni 10:27-30

Activity: Each person should take 1-2 minutes to bear their testimony about Christ and the Book of Mormon. By hearing Mom and Dad's testimony and bearing their own, children will learn what a testimony is, they will not be as hesitant to bear testimony outside the home, and they will strengthen their own testimony.

Moroni 10:31

Show and Tell: Get out a tent stake. Does a tent stake hold up the tent? If it doesn't hold up the tent, why is it necessary? Can a tent stand up without the stakes? Even though some tents can stand without stakes, what will happen if there is a strong wind? What will happen if it's windy and you don't use strong stakes to anchor the tent? If the stake is weak, what happens to the stake when you try to pound it into the ground? Maybe you have a bent stake that you can show. How do we strengthen the stakes of Zion?

Moroni 10:32-34

Discussion: How can Moroni be so sure that he will "go to rest in the paradise of God?"
Activity: Draw a picture of what you imagine being brought "triumphant through the air" looks like.