Why Does God Give Us Commandments?
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that God gives us commandments because He loves us. And the best reason to obey God’s commandments is because we love Him. Love is at the heart of God’s commandments. The section “Love God, Love Your Neighbor” of...
Worldwide Devotional for Youth with Elder Gerrit W. Gong, January 29, 2023
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak at a worldwide devotional for youth on January 29, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. mountain standard time. Youth are encouraged to gather with their youth groups or families to participate in this event. Elder...
Music Video for 2023 Youth Theme Song “I Can Do All Things Through Christ”
The Church has published a music video for the 2023 youth theme song “I Can Do All Things Through Christ.” This video is available at YouTube.com/StriveToBe, the Church’s YouTube channel for youth. A link to the video also appears on...
Reminders to Youth Leaders: Age-Group Progression in 2023
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). Review the organization of...
New Resources for Helping Children and Youth Understand Covenants
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...
2023 Youth Theme Music, Poster, Art, and Videos Now Available
The new “I Can Do All Things Through Christ” music album, poster, art, videos, and other resources to support the 2023 Youth Theme are now available. The following items are now available on the Church website: Music Album. The 2023 music album can be streamed in...
What Changed in the Youth Guide “For the Strength of Youth?”
What changed in the new update of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices? In short, the new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
New Edition of “For the Strength of Youth” Guide
The Church has updated the guide for youth, For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. The new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
Youth Theme for 2023
The Church has announced the youth theme for 2023: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). Learn more about this scripture on this page on the Church website. Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the...
Preparing Your Child for Temple Baptisms and Confirmations
The Church has published a series of five articles to help parents prepare their children to participate in temple baptisms and confirmations. Young women and ordained young men can receive temple recommends beginning January of the year they turn 12. Don’t wait...
Safety Guidelines for Latter-day Saint Youth Activities
Church activities bring Church members together to provide fun and entertainment, as well as build testimonies, strengthen families, and foster unity and personal growth. Activities also help members participate in the work of salvation and exaltation. Church leaders...
Why Attend a FSY (For the Strength of Youth) Conference?
President Russell M. Nelson offered the following promise to youth who attend For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences: “I bless you to learn more about who you are and what your purpose really is, during this conference.” What are FSY Conferences? For the Strength...
Did You Miss the Youth Face to Face March 9, 2022?
The Face to Face event focused on the 2022 youth theme of “Trust in the Lord” (based on Proverbs 3:5–6). It featured the Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies talking with teens across the world about how trusting in the Lord strengthens them during trials....
Music Video for 2022 Youth Theme Song “Trust in the Lord”
The Church has published a music video for the 2022 youth theme song “Trust in the Lord.” This video is available at YouTube.com/StriveToBe, the Church’s YouTube channel for youth. A link to the video also appears on the youth theme...Follow on social media