Leaving Primary the year they turn 12 can sometimes feel scary or even sad for children. Luckily, there are a lot of exciting things about turning 12 and joining a Young Women class or an Aaronic Priesthood quorum. The article “Looking Forward to the Youth Program” in the November issue of The Friend magazine outlines the following things to look forward to:
The Temple
Meet with your bishop to get a temple recommend and do baptisms for the dead in the temple. Read “Tips For Children on Their First Temple Trip.”
Activities and Events
Enjoy lots of activities with the Young Women or Aaronic Priesthood group. Go to youth camps and have fun with others while learning about Jesus Christ and His gospel.
Serve at Church
You may receive a calling to serve in a class or quorum presidency. You will also have opportunities to teach your class, help plan activities, and serve in other ways.
Seminary
In the year you turn 14, you can start attending seminary to learn more about Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.
FSY Conferences
In the year you turn 14, you can also attend FSY (For the Strength of Youth) conferences with other youth who love and want to follow Jesus Christ.
New Ways to Learn
- With a parent’s help, subscribe to the For the Strength of Youth magazine.
- Download the Gospel Living App. It has fun ideas for gospel learning and making goals for the Children and Youth program.
- Study For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This booklet was written to help you follow Jesus Christ.
- Find uplifting stories, music, and announcements on the Strive to Be accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.