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Christ and the Children
A statue showing Jesus Christ welcoming and blessing children during His visit to the Americas.
About
The Christ and the Children statue on Temple Square commemorates a tender moment recorded in the Book of Mormon. After His Resurrection, Jesus Christ visited the people in the ancient Americas, taught His gospel, healed the sick, and established His Church.
In one especially sacred moment, He invited parents to bring their little ones to Him.
The record describes how He blessed each child individually and prayed for them, filling those present with joy and peace beyond expression.
The statue is a reminder of Christ’s deep love for children and His invitation to become like them: humble, patient, and full of love. It points to the comfort, healing, and hope available to all who come to Him with childlike faith.
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