Kids Message: Baptist Catechism #38 – Sanctification

What does it mean to grow as a Christian? In our first kids teaching segment, we introduced Baptist Catechism Question #38 on sanctification—a big word with a simple and important meaning. Sanctification is a gradual growing in righteousness, becoming more like Jesus over time. Using the illustration of physical growth, kids learned that just like eating healthy food and getting good sleep helps us grow strong, there are also spiritual habits that help us grow in the Lord—like praying, reading our Bibles, going to church, and worshiping God. But just as we can't make ourselves grow taller, we also can't make ourselves grow spiritually on our own—God is the one who gives the growth. This lesson reminds both kids and parents that sanctification is a partnership: we are called to be faithful in practicing godly habits, while trusting that God is at work in us, growing us more and more into the likeness of Christ. 📖 Key Verse: Philippians 1:6 — God begins, continues, and completes His work in us. Takeaway for families: Practice the habits that help you grow in Christ this week—and trust God to do what only He can do.