by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2024
The Church is publishing a pocket version of the booklet For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices, as well as a special issue of the For the Strength of Youth magazine focused on “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth.” These two items will be shipped to...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2024
In 2024, FSY sessions will be offered virtually in the United States and Canada for those who are not able to attend in person or prefer to attend from home. Additionally, sessions will be offered in American Sign Language (ASL). Virtual FSY Sessions in U.S. and...
by Larry Richman | Jan 10, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a library of Gospel Language Symbols, which are simple images for more than 150 gospel terms. The images in the library can be used to teach the gospel to children of all abilities. The library was originally...
by Larry Richman | Jan 8, 2024
The Church has published a music video for the 2024 youth theme “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ” based on the theme from 3 Nephi 5:13. The video shows the power of being a disciple. It was written by Nik Day. The full lyrics are found below. This video is available...
by Larry Richman | Jan 5, 2024
Did you buy your child a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2023
Logan Temple © by Ken Fortie. Used with permission The Church offers many resources that parents, teachers, leaders, and members can use to learn about the temple and prepare to attend for the first time. Key Resources Temple Preparation Resources for Personal Study....
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2023
For many families, watching Christmas movies together is a favorite tradition. While Netflix does not have a fantastic selection of Christmas movies, there are enough to enjoy. The Third Hour has published a list of Christmas movies appropriate for small children. See...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why...
by Larry Richman | Oct 13, 2023
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This article reviews key resources provided by the Church and other organizations to help prevent bullying. Resources from the Church Teaching Children About Bullying Church Applauds Community Efforts to Fight Suicide,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 11, 2023
For Church recreational properties in the United States and Canada, the priority for scheduling and using the camps is being changed to give priority to larger stake groups, increase accessibility for Young Men groups, and add stake youth combined activities into the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 31, 2023
The New Testament Scripture Stories Coloring Book is a great resource to help children learn about the stories and principles taught in the New Testament. It can be a great Come, Follow Me resource for parents. This is a coloring book for younger children and an...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2023
The Church has published a new Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church manual that replaces multiple gospel study manuals. In 2024, Latter-day Saints of all ages will study the Book of Mormon from a single manual, replacing the separate manuals that have been used in...
by Larry Richman | Jun 21, 2023
The Church has added more resources for people with disabilities, including Bible Videos in ASL and audio description formats, 25 translated disability resource videos, and new and translated gospel symbols in nine languages. Bible Videos in ASL. The Church’s Bible...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2023
The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General...
by Larry Richman | Mar 25, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth magazine offers a General Conference Notebook that you can use to prepare for and learn from general conference. The Friend magazine also provides conference activities. Use the notebook to write down questions, impressions, inspiration,...
