by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2022
The Church now offers “‘Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path” discussion guides for parents and fifth-Sunday lessons for Primary teachers. These guides and lessons are in the appendices of Come, Follow Me manuals. These resources can be...
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2021
A special broadcast on June 6, 2021, will provide parents and leaders with useful resources as they begin to reintegrate children and youth activities as we emerge from the pandemic. “As the world begins to slowly emerge from pandemic restrictions, we hope this...
by Larry Richman | Apr 2, 2021
The Church provides General Conference activities for youth and children at ConferenceGames.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. General Conference Notebook: Your...
by Larry Richman | Jan 27, 2020
The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines contains articles to help parents and youth leaders begin implementing the new Children and Youth program. In the article “Children and Youth: Starting Strong,” the General Organization Presidents share...
by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2019
Summarized from “Leaders Outline Church’s New Children and Youth Program” on the Church’s Newsroom: The Children and Youth program goes into effect worldwide in January 2020, replacing the Church’s existing children and youth programs. It focuses on...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2019
This article lists the latest information about the Children and Youth effort that replaces all existing Church activity and achievement programs for children and youth in January 2020. Watch the Face to Face Broadcast of November 17 Elder Gerrit W. Gong and several...
by Larry Richman | Oct 20, 2019
At 4:00pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Elder Gerrit W. Gong will participate in a Face to Face event for all children and youth (ages 7–18), parents, and leaders. He and Sister Joy D. Jones, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, and Brother Stephen W. Owen will answer all your...
by Larry Richman | Sep 30, 2019
In case you missed the Children and Youth orientation meeting during the class hour on Sunday, here’s a summary: In an introduction by President Russell M. Nelson, he said, “This effort has been designed especially for you and your generation.” “Over the years,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 16, 2019
The Church will broadcast a special program on September 29, 2019 to orient adults, youth, children, and leaders about the new Children and Youth initiative that begins in January 2020. The special program will be presented in wards during the Sunday class time. The...
by Larry Richman | Sep 2, 2019
Last month, the Church launched an online training course as part of an ongoing effort to protect children and youth. Adults who interact with children and youth in their Church assignments in North America are to complete the training by September 22. As you take the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 16, 2019
As part of an ongoing effort to protect children and youth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched an online training course for all adults who interact with children and youth in their Church assignments. The Church does not tolerate abuse of...
by Church Newsroom | Jul 18, 2019
The following is from the article “Church Leaders Receive Information on New Global Youth Initiative” in the Church’s Newsroom: A notice has been sent to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints providing information on the...
by Larry Richman | May 21, 2019
The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidelines on screen time for children: Kids under 5 should not spend more than 1 hour watching screens every day—and less is better. Infants under 1 should not view screens at all. These guidelines are similar...
by Larry Richman | May 1, 2019
The Church is moving forward on its new global initiative for children and youth that will become available to millions of Latter-day Saint children and youth beginning in January 2020. It will replace the current scouting, Personal Progress, Duty to God, and Faith in...
by Church News | Sep 21, 2018
On May 8 of this year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans for new resources for girls and boys, young women, and young men coming in 2020. Some have wondered if camps and activities would continue to be a part of the experience for...
