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The Atonement of Jesus Christ

• “Atonement of Jesus Christ,” in Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, 55–57
• “Jesus Christ Will Help You,” in For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices, 18–21

• Share your testimony of Jesus Christ and what He has done for you.

Note: If possible, invite the new members’ ministering brothers and ministering sisters to come to class and meet the new members.

Praying to Our Heavenly Father

• “Pray Often,” Preach My Gospel, 77–78

• Make a plan to pray daily, individually and as a family, including when and where you plan to pray; consider ways you can improve your prayers.

Scriptures and Prophets Teach of Jesus Christ

• “Study the Scriptures” and “Follow the Prophet,” in Preach My Gospel, 78–79, 81–82

• Make a plan to read the scriptures regularly, especially the Book of Mormon; consider when and where you will read the scriptures.
• Receive a copy of the scriptures and Come, Follow Me or download the Gospel Library app; learn how to use these tools to support personal and family scripture study.
• Subscribe to Church magazines to start learning from teachings of today’s prophets and apostles.
• Enroll in institute.

Personal Revelation Through the Holy Ghost

• “The Gift of the Holy Ghost,” in Preach My Gospel, 71–72
• “God Wants to Communicate with You,” in For the Strength of Youth, 10–13

• Learn to recognize and follow the Spirit—especially promptings to serve others.
• Prepare to receive a patriarchal blessing.

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The Sabbath Day and the Sacrament

• “Keep the Sabbath Day Holy,” in Preach My Gospel, 87–89
• “Ordinances and Covenants Give You Access to God’s Blessings,” in For the Strength of Youth, 34–38

• Partake of the sacrament each week.
• Participate in sacrament meeting by bearing testimony and (as invited) giving a prayer or a talk.

Note: If possible, invite a member of the bishopric or branch presidency to come to class and give guidance about bearing testimony or giving a talk in sacrament meeting.

Obedience to God’s Commandments

• “Our Covenant to Keep the Commandments of God,” in Preach My Gospel, 79–81

• Choose a commandment and pray about how you can obey it more faithfully.

Your Body Is Sacred

• “Live the Law of Chastity” and “Obey the Word of Wisdom,” in Preach My Gospel, 83–85, 86–87
• “Your Body Is Sacred,” in For the Strength of Youth, 50–56

• Explain to someone why you choose to live the law of chastity and the Word of Wisdom.

Sacrifice: Tithes and Offerings

• “Keep the Law of Tithing” and “Fasting and Fast Offerings,” in Preach My Gospel, 92–93

• Learn how to donate tithing.
• Fast for someone in need and contribute fast offerings.

Note: If possible, invite a ward or branch clerk to join the class to explain how to pay tithing and fast offerings.

The Covenants and Ordinances of the Temple

• “Temples, the Endowment, Eternal Marriage, and Eternal Families,” in Preach My Gospel, 99–100
• “Temple Ordinances and Covenants Give You Greater Access to God’s Blessings,” in For the Strength of Youth, 40–44

• Make an appointment with your bishop or branch president to receive a temple recommend.
• Prepare to receive the temple endowment and be sealed to family members.

Note: If possible, invite the ward or branch executive secretary to come to class and help new members make an appointment with the bishop or branch president.

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Making the Blessings of the Gospel Available to Our Deceased Ancestors

• “Temple and Family History Work for Deceased Ancestors,” in Preach My Gospel, 97–99

• Find the name of an ancestor and make a reservation at the temple to be baptized and confirmed for them.

Note: If possible, invite the ward or branch temple and family history leader to join the class to help with these experiences.

The Restored Church of Jesus Christ Today

• “Priesthood and Church Organization,” in Preach My Gospel, 94–96

• Accept opportunities to serve or fulfill a calling.
• Download Member Tools and sign in; explore the ward directory and other features.
• Prepare to be ordained to a priesthood office, as applicable.

Note: If possible, invite members of the ward or branch council to come to class and meet the new members.

Caring for Those in Need

• “Service,” in Preach My Gospel, 90–91

• Look for opportunities to serve and minister to people around you.
• Accept an assignment to serve as a ministering brother or sister.

Note: If possible, invite a member of the elders quorum or Relief Society presidency to join the class to explain the purpose of ministering assignments.

Inviting All to Receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ

• “Sharing the Gospel,” in Preach My Gospel, 91–92

• Share with someone you love the blessings you have received as a member of the Church and invite them to come and see.
• As appropriate, prepare to serve a mission.