For example, ask children what we use water for. These answers can lead directly into a beautiful explanation of holy baptism. This water with the word is the water of life. It brings life with Jesus and sustains our life through all the days of trial and trouble. How often we need to remember our baptism and so return to its water for the refreshing news of forgiveness.
Baptism is also a water that cleanses.
In this precious washing the Lord God washes us clean in the blood of Jesus. Every morning when I get up and get ready for a new day, I wash myself and put on clean clothes. Use this picture in explaining baptism to the children. When I wash my face I can remember how God washed me clean, washes away all my sins and fears and worries. Jesus is my Savior who has died for me.