by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that Jesus Christ has the power to help us resist pornography and repent. We should turn toward Him and turn away from darkness. Pornography is a representation, in pictures or words, that is designed to arouse...
by Larry Richman | Feb 8, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide was written to help youth make inspired choices, based on gospel principles. The section “Make Inspired Choices” helps youth learn that Jesus Christ is the way to eternal joy, that they are beloved spirit children of God, and that...
by Larry Richman | Jan 26, 2023
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...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2022
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 11, 2022
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 2, 2022
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...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2021
The following reminders were sent in a notice to bishoprics, Young Women presidencies, and Aaronic Priesthood Quorum and Young Women Class Presidencies on December 20: To help youth progress on the covenant path, we encourage bishoprics to do the following early in...
by Larry Richman | Aug 4, 2021
The article “Strive to Be—a Pattern for Growth and Mental and Emotional Wellness” in the August Liahona magazine explains that the pattern of growth outlined in the Children and Youth program can help all of us as we strive to become more like the Savior....
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 | Aug 27, 2020
The Church has announced the youth theme for 2021: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind” (Doctrine and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2020
The music video “I Will Go and Do” supports the Church’s 2020 youth theme. This video was released at the Church’s first-ever virtual youth music festival held on July 29, 2020. This song by Nik Day was performed by youth from several countries. The...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2020
Wednesday night, thousands of Latter-day Saint young men and women tuned in to the first-ever virtual Youth Music Festival, “Hear the Voice of the Lord,” to watch other youth share their talents and testimonies of Jesus Christ. If you missed this worldwide broadcast,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2020
The Children and Youth section of the Church’s website has a series of articles to help parents improve their ability to support their child’s growth. The Supporting Your Child’s Growth page provides Ideas for parents on how they can help their children...
by Larry Richman | Jun 24, 2020
The Church has published the video “Ready to Serve” to illustrate how children and youth are ready to serve. Looking for ways to serve? Sometimes the answer is right there in your own ward. Service and activities are key components of the new Children and...
by Larry Richman | Apr 30, 2020
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church announced that Church recreational properties in the United States and Canada used for youth camps and conferences are closed until further notice. In addition, all treks and Church pageants are canceled...
