Protect Your Family on Their New Christmas Devices
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...
How Parents Can Help Youth Prepare for the Temple and the Priesthood
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....
Reminders to Youth Leaders About Age-Group Progression in 2024
To help youth progress on the covenant path, bishoprics should do the following early in the year, preferably in January: Ordain all worthy young men turning 12, 14, and 16 to the appropriate priesthood office (see General Handbook, 38.2.9). Call and set apart new...
Resources for LDS Missionary Preparation
This article reviews key materials that prospective missionaries can use to prepare for missionary service. Standard Works. It goes without saying that prospective missionaries should read all four books of scripture before their missions. Order printed scriptures....
Taking Charge of Technology for Youth
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...
2024 Youth Theme: “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ”
The Church has announced that the 2024 youth theme is “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). The theme song, posters, banner, and downloadable artwork are available now at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Additional resources will be available in the...
Video: Church Leaders Talk About the Next Generation of Missionaries
In the video “Future Missionaries,” Elder Christofferson explains that this generation of missionaries will be more successful than any generation in leading others to Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook adds that this is the generation of Latter-day Saint...
Worldwide Testimony Meeting for Youth, October 22, 2023
The youth of the Church will have a worldwide testimony meeting on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local times. A short, prerecorded message focusing on Jesus Christ will be shown at the beginning of a locally planned and hosted testimony meeting for youth....
Stakes May Begin Scheduling Church Youth Camps Beginning September 25, 2023 in the US & Canada
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...
2023 Youth Music and Arts Festival Begins August 15, 2023
The 2023 Youth Music and Arts Festival premieres August 15, 2023, on various Church digital channels. The pre-recorded broadcast may be used at any time to supplement local activities for youth. This virtual global music and arts celebration is based on the 2023 Youth...
Is It Wrong to Have Questions About the Church?
The section “Truth Will Make You Free” in the For the Strength of Youth guide explains that God wants us to always be learning and seeking truth. But when we have questions, how can we find answers? Having questions is not a sign of weakness or lack of...
How Can We Walk in God’s Light?
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that we can make better choices when we can see things clearly. That’s why light is so important; light makes it easier to see the right path. Heavenly Father has given us access to heavenly light—the gift of the...
Youth Music and Arts Festival, August 15, 2023
In the Worldwide Devotional for Youth on January 29 with Elder Gerrit W. Gong, youth were invited to submit original music, poetry, and art that expresses how Jesus Christ is their strength. These creative works must be submitted by May 22, 2023, to be considered for...
Worldwide Testimony Meeting for Youth, October 22, 2023
The youth of the Church will have a worldwide testimony meeting on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local times. A short, prerecorded message focusing on Jesus Christ will be shown at the beginning of a locally planned and hosted testimony meeting for youth....Follow on social media