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What are the four sections of the handbook?

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Doctrinal Foundation
Church Organization
God’s Work of Salvation and Exaltation
Church Administration

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What are the four sections of God’s Work of Salvation and Exaltation?

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Living the gospel of Jesus Christ

Caring for those in need

Inviting all to receive the gospel

Uniting families for eternity

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Order in which to go to find answers to questions?

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Scriptures
Words of Living Prophets
Handbook
Immediate presiding authority

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Which day is considered Sunday?

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Whichever day the Sabbath is observed locally

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Who calls stake presidents?

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General Authorities and Area Seventies

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What are the main key ways to live the gospel of Christ?

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Faith in Christ
Daily repentance
Make covenants with God
Endure to the End
Learning and Teaching the Gospel to family and at church
Become Self reliant for ourselves and family spiritually and physically

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Main ways we care for the needy?

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Serving and Ministering to Individuals, Families, communities
Share Resources
Help others become self reliant

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How can we invite all to receive the Gospel?

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Participate as a missionary
Help new and returning members along the covenant path

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How can we unite families for eternity?

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Make covenants in the temple
Perform ordinances for our ancestors
Regular Temple Worship

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What is the purpose of the church?

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to enable individuals and families to assist God in fulfilling His work of salvation and exaltation

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What does the church provide to accomplish it’s purpose?

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Priesthood authority and keys.

Covenants and ordinances.

Prophetic direction.

Scriptures.

Gospel learning and teaching support.

Service and leadership opportunities.

A community of Saints.

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12
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Where is the work of salvation and exaltation centered?

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IN THE HOME!

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13
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What does it mean to cleave to each other as husband and wife?

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to be completely devoted and faithful to someone.

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What is the first commandment to a husband and wife?

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Multiply and Replenish.

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What three P’s are fathers supposed to do?

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Preside, Provide, and protect

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What does it mean to preside in a family?

What key things does this include?

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Responsibility to lead the family back to dwell in God’s presence
Serving, Teaching, Leading the family in regular prayer, gospel study, and other aspects of worship.

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17
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What are mothers primarily responsible to do?

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Nourish, teach, and support

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18
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How are husband and wife to address their roles as parents?

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“In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners”

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What day of the week can family home evening be held?

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Any day including the sabbath

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20
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What day of the week should leadership keep free of meetings for families?

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Mondays

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What are the essential meetings in the wards?

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Sacrament, Classes and Quorum meetings on Sundays

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Where should one’s calling in the church fall in relative importance to family work etc?

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the amount of time given to Church service should not detract from members’ ability to fulfill their responsibilities at home, at work, and elsewhere.

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23
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Which priesthood holds the right to the presidency?

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Melchizedek

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24
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What are the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood?

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Ministering of Angels
Gospel of Repentance
Administering in outward ordinances, including baptism for the remission of sins.

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25
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Can counselors have priesthood keys?

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No they have delegated authority to act for the president

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What is an ordinance?

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An ordinance is a sacred act performed by the authority of the priesthood.

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27
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In what order of priority should your own needs and family needs fall in respect to church callings?

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do not neglect your own needs and the needs of your family. Seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost to help you balance and fulfill your responsibilities

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What is the charge to those who are called to preside? What does Christ say about those who are called as chiefs?

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Let him be your servant.

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29
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What should your focus be on in any calling in the church?

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Eye single to the Glory of God

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30
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What should be the primary focus of councils in the church?

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help members work together in seeking divine guidance about matters that will bless individuals and families

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31
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What is important for those you call to callings?

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They are willing to serve, will humbly seek the Lord’s help, and are striving to be worthy.

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32
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What leadership in the church is not bound by geographic boundaries?

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General church leadership including general authorities and general officers

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33
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What determines next prophet?

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Most senior apostle

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34
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How is seniority in apostles calculated?

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Time since called as an apostle

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35
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How many in presidency of seventy?

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7 of them which preside over the seventy
One president over the 7 amongst them

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What are the four primary responsibilities of a stake president?

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He is the presiding high priest in the stake.

He leads God’s work of salvation and exaltation in the stake.

He is a common judge.

He oversees records, finances, and properties.

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37
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If a stake president is unsure if he can delegate a task to a counselor of his or he has to do that responsibility himself, who does he ask for guidance?

A

Area Presidency

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38
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Which individuals make up the stake high priests quorum?

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Stake Presidency
Bishops and their counselors
High councilors
Functioning patriarchs

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39
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Which office ordinations does the Stake President oversee?

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Elder and High Priest

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40
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Who oversees the conferral of the Melchizedek priesthood?

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The stake president

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41
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What two committees does the stake president oversee?

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high council and the stake council.

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What committees does the Stake president assign his counselors to oversee?

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Stake youth leadership committee

Stake young single adult committee

Stake single adult committee (where organized)

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43
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Who calls and sets apart the stake presidency?

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Area Seventy

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44
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Who needs to approve the stake patriarch?

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The quorum of the twelve apostles

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45
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Whose approval is needed before a bishop is called?

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The first presidency

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46
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Who calls elders quorum presidents?

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Stake President

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47
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Who should the stake president consult with prior to calling an elders quorum president?

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The Bishop

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48
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Who has the responsibility of the stake relief society?

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The Stake President

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49
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What organizations does the stake president assign his counselors to?

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He assigns his counselors responsibility for the stake Young Men, Young Women, Primary, and Sunday School organizations.

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50
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Who sets apart a district president?

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The Mission President

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51
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Can a district president be just an elder?

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Yes

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52
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Is there a high priest quorum in a district?

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No

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Who is the presiding high priest in a district?

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The Mission President

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54
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Whose approval is needed to ordain an elder in a district?

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The Mission President

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55
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What approval is needed to set apart a branch president?

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The mission president needs to ok a district presidents selection for a branch president

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56
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Can a district president conduct a temple recommend interview?

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No

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57
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Can a district president conduct a membership council?

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Not without the permission of the mission president

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58
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How many High Priests are called to the stake high council?

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12

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59
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Responsibility of high councilors assigned to elders quorums?

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Learn of their needs.

Offer support.

Teach them their responsibilities, including those for missionary work (see 23.6.2) and temple and family history work (see 25.2.2).

Communicate information from the stake presidency.

Discuss how to help members of the quorum who need their next ordinance. This information is available to elders quorum leaders in LCR.

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60
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Requirements to be a Patriarch?

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> 55 years old
Be Married when called

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61
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Who ordains a stake patriarch?

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The Stake President. Cannot delegate this responsibility

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62
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How often do a stake president and Stake patriarch meet?

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At least 2x a year

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63
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Does the Bishop and his counselors need to be high priests?

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Yes

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64
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What are a bishops 5 key responsibilities?

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He is the presiding high priest in the ward.

He is president of the Aaronic Priesthood.

He is a common judge.

He coordinates God’s work of salvation and exaltation in the ward, including caring for those in need.

He oversees records, finances, and the use of the meetinghouse.

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to Whom is the bishops foremost responsibility?

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to the rising generation in the ward (the children, youth, and young single adults).

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66
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Which organizations is the bishop responsible for?

Which ones does he assign his counselors to?

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Bishop - Relief Society and Young Womens

Counselors - Sunday School and Primary

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67
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How often should a bishop meet with the Elders quorum and Relief Society president to oversee ministering?

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At least Quarterly

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68
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What ordinances and blessings does the bishop direct in the ward?

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The sacrament

Naming and blessing of children

Baptism and confirmation of 8-year-old children of record (for those with intellectual disabilities, see 38.2.8.1; for converts, see 31.2.3.2)

Conferral of the Aaronic Priesthood and ordination to the offices of deacon, teacher, and priest

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69
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What councils does the bishop lead?

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Ward and Youth Council

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70
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Who plans and presides at sacrament meeting?

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Bishopric plans it.

highest presiding officer presides.

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71
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Who is president of the priests quorum?

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Bishop

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72
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Who is responsible for the teachers quorum?

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1st counselor in bishopric

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73
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Who is responsible for the deacons quorum?

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2nd counselor in the bishopric

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74
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Who is responsible to council with the young women’s president? Can he delegate this responsibility?

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The Bishop

No

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75
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How often should the Bishop meet with youth of the ward?

His counselors?

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At least 1x a year until they are 16 and then twice a year.

Before 16 someone from the bishopric meets with them twice a year.

76
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To whom does the bishop delegate much of the temporal needs of the ward responsibility to?

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Elders and Relief society presidents

77
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Must a branch president be a high priest?

A

No

78
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Does a branch president have to be married?

A

No

79
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Can counselors in a branch presidency issue temple recommends?

A

No

80
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Who sets apart the ward executive secretary?

A

Stake presidency

81
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What are the responsibilities of a ward executive secretary?

A

Meet with the bishopric and prepare agendas as assigned.

Serve as a member of the ward council and attend ward council meetings. As directed by the bishopric, follow up on assignments made in these meetings.

Schedule appointments for the bishopric.

Schedule interviews for youth and adults who need to renew their temple recommends.

If assigned by the bishopric, coordinate the ward’s efforts to help members access Church magazines (see 38.8.7).

Help the bishopric with seminary and institute matters, such as helping ward members register for classes (see chapter 15).

Keep a current list of names and addresses of ward members who are in the military. Ensure that ward leaders are aware of these members (see 38.9.2). Inform the stake executive secretary when members plan to enter the military.

Forward messages received from Church employees and volunteers to the appropriate ward leaders, as instructed by the bishop (see 38.8.9).

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Who sets apart assistant ward executive secretaries?

A

Stake presidency

83
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Who sets apart ward clerks and assistant ward clerks?

A

Stake Presidency

84
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What are the offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood?

A

Elder, high priest, patriarch, Seventy, and Apostle.

85
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Which adult males with the melchizedek priesthood are not part of the elders quorum?

What quorum are they apart of?

A

high priests in the ward who are currently serving in a stake presidency, in a bishopric, on a high council, or as a patriarch.

These leaders are members of the stake high priests quorum.

86
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What males under 18 go to elders quorum?

A

Prospective elders - Married men < 18 years old

87
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What are the purposes of elders quorum?

A

Strengthen faith.

Build unity.

Strengthen families and homes.

Make plans to assist God in His work of salvation and exaltation.

88
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To whom is the elders quorum president directly responsible?

A

The Stake President

89
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What are the responsibilities of the Elders Quorum President?

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Serve on the ward council.

Lead the quorum’s efforts to participate in God’s work of salvation and exaltation.

Organize and oversee the service of ministering brothers.

Under the bishop’s guidance, counsel with adult members of the ward. Only the bishop counsels ward members about matters of worthiness, abuse, and approval to use fast-offering funds.

With the Relief Society presidency, help lead efforts in the ward to invite all to receive the blessings of the gospel (see 8.2.3 and 9.2.3). Oversee the ward mission leader if one is called.

With the Relief Society presidency, help lead temple and family history work in the ward (see 8.2.4 and 9.2.4). Oversee the ward temple and family history leader if one is called.

Coordinate the elders quorum’s efforts to strengthen young adult brethren, both single and married. One counselor may be assigned to serve with young single adults (see 14.1.2.2).

Meet with each quorum member individually at least once a year. Discuss priesthood duties and the well-being of the member and his family.

Teach quorum members their priesthood duties (see Doctrine and Covenants 107:89). This includes teaching them how to exercise their priesthood in performing ordinances and blessings.

Oversee and help improve teaching in the quorum (see chapter 17).

Plan and conduct quorum meetings.

Oversee elders quorum activities (see 8.2.1.3).

Help young men and prospective elders prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood (see 8.4).

Oversee quorum records, reports, and finances (see LCR.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). A secretary may help (see 8.3.4).

90
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How often does the Elders Quorum Presidency meet?

A

Regularly

91
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Who approves the Elders Quorum Secretary?

A

The Bishop

92
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What is the Relief Societies motto?

A

Charity never Faileth

93
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Who are members of Relief Society under age 18?

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Married Women < 18

94
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How often does the Bishop meet with the relief society president?

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At least monthly

95
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Relief Society President Responsibilities?

A

Serve on the ward council.

Lead the Relief Society’s efforts to participate in God’s work of salvation and exaltation.

Organize and oversee the service of ministering sisters. Coordinate ministering assignments with the elders quorum presidency, meeting at least quarterly. Seek the bishop’s approval for ministering assignments. Hold ministering interviews at least quarterly. See chapter 21.

Under the bishop’s guidance, counsel with adult members of the ward.

With the elders quorum presidency, help lead efforts in the ward to invite all to receive the blessings of the gospel.

With the elders quorum presidency, help lead temple and family history work.

Coordinate the Relief Society’s efforts to strengthen young adult sisters in the ward, both single and married. One counselor may be assigned to serve with young single adults.

Meet with each member of Relief Society individually at least once a year.

Teach sisters their covenant responsibilities.

Oversee and help improve teaching in the Relief Society.

Plan and conduct Relief Society meetings.

Oversee Relief Society activities.

Help young women prepare to participate in Relief Society.

Oversee Relief Society records, reports, and finances.

96
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How often should the relief society presidency meet with the elders quorum presidency to coordinate ministering?

A

At least Quarterly

97
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How often should the relief society hold ministering interviews?

A

Quarterly

98
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At what age can a young woman start to be a ministering sister?

A

At age 14

99
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What is the Aaronic Quorum Theme?

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“I am a beloved son of God, and He has a work for me to do.

“With all my heart, might, mind, and strength, I will love God, keep my covenants, and use His priesthood to serve others, beginning in my own home.

“As I strive to serve, exercise faith, repent, and improve each day, I will qualify to receive temple blessings and the enduring joy of the gospel.

“I will prepare to become a diligent missionary, loyal husband, and loving father by being a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

“I will help prepare the world for the Savior’s return by inviting all to come unto Christ and receive the blessings of His Atonement.”

100
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What are the duties of a deacon?

A

passing the sacrament and assisting the bishop in “administering all temporal things”

101
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What additional duties does a teacher have on top of Deacon?

A

prepare the sacrament and serve as ministering brothers.

102
Q

Additional duties of a priest?

A

baptize, and administer the sacrament,

103
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How often should there be youth activities?

A

Ideally Weekly but at least Monthly

104
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What are the annual meetings for aaronic priesthood?

A

Once yearly a youth with parents where 12 year olds get an emblem of belonging

Overnight camps

FSY

One activity focused on principles of the for strength of Youth

105
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When do aaronic priesthood get emblems of belonging?

A

At age 12 at the annual meeting with parents and when they turn 18

106
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What must the bishopric do before asking a young man to serve in a calling?

A

Ask the parents

107
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Who are members of the ward’s youth council?

A

The bishopric.

One of the bishop’s assistants in the priests quorum, the teachers quorum president, and the deacons quorum president.

The Young Women class presidents (or the entire class presidency if the ward has just one Young Women class).

The Young Women president.

108
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How many adult males at each quorum meeting or activity?

A

At least 2

109
Q

If a young man is not ordained an elder by 19 which class does he go to?

A

Elders

110
Q

Anyone who works with the Youth needs to complete what training? How often to renew?

A

The children and youth protection training at least every 3 years.

111
Q

What book is given to a new aaronic priesthood member?

A

Personal Development: Youth Guidebook.

112
Q

What is the Young Women theme?

A

“I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.

“As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him. I seek and act upon personal revelation and minister to others in His holy name.

“I will stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places.

“As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day. With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.”

113
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What is the primary theme?

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“All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children”

114
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Who are called as nursery leaders?

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At least two people should be called for each nursery class. If the nursery leaders are not husband and wife, they should be the same gender.

115
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Age cutoffs for nursery?

A

18 months to 3 years

116
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What are the classes in primary?

A
117
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When do kids advance to YM/YW?

A

Children generally advance from Primary into Young Women or the deacons quorum in January of the year they turn 12.

118
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When is the Primaries Sacrament presentation?

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The annual children’s sacrament meeting presentation is held during the last few months of the year.

119
Q

What is the one time meeting held for Valient 10s t prepare for YM/YW? Who plans it?

A

the Primary presidency plans a Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting each year. The bishopric gives direction. The meeting is for children in the Valiant 10 class.

120
Q

Schedule for Primary?

A
121
Q

When do primary kids start goals for the 4 areas of their life?

A

Beginning in the year they turn 8, children are encouraged to complete at least one goal in each of the four areas each year.

122
Q

Who fills in when there isn’t a Primary president?

A

Relief Society President

123
Q

Primary President Responsibilities?

A

Serve on the ward council. She serves as (1) a ward council member who helps address needs in the ward and find solutions and (2) a representative of the Primary. She helps the ward council know the name and home circumstances of each child in order to enhance ministering to children and families. See 29.2.5.

Regularly hold Primary presidency meetings and meet with the bishop or his assigned counselor.

Submit recommendations to the bishopric for adult men and women to serve in Primary.

Help the ward council know of children who will be eligible to be baptized in the next year (see 18.7.1.1).

Help plan baptismal services for children of record when asked (see 18.7.2).

Plan and conduct the opening of Sunday Primary meetings.

Minister to individual children, teachers, and leaders in Primary.

Teach Primary leaders and teachers their responsibilities and support them in those responsibilities by orienting them to their callings (see Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2016], 38).

Help Primary leaders and teachers during class time, singing time, and transitions.

Visit Primary classes and arrange for teachers to attend teacher council meetings.

Help introduce the Children and Youth program to children turning 8 and to their parents. This could occur in their homes or their Primary class (see 12.5.7).

Oversee the records, reports, budget, and finances of Primary.

124
Q

Primary Secretary Responsibilities?

A

Help the Primary presidency prepare agendas for presidency meetings. She attends these meetings, takes notes, and keeps track of assignments.

Work closely with teachers and leaders to keep accurate attendance records.

Using LCR, work with elders quorum and Relief Society secretaries to keep attendance records for adults serving in Primary.

Make sure the Primary presidency is aware of:

New children and visitors.

Children coming into nursery and children moving from nursery to the Sunbeam class.

Children who are eligible for baptism.

Children who will advance from Primary.

Assign children to give prayers, scriptures, and talks during the opening of Sunday Primary meetings (under the presidency’s direction). She also notifies parents.

Help the Primary presidency prepare a budget, account for expenses, and track Children and Youth materials.

125
Q

What is required for each primary class teachers?

A

The two adults could be two women, two men, or a married couple. If this is not possible, leaders should combine classes.

They have taken the online training

126
Q

How often do teachers and nursery leaders attend teacher council meetings?

A

Teachers and nursery leaders attend quarterly teacher council meetings

127
Q

Who can take kids to the restroom during primary?

A

During Primary, a young child must be taken to the restroom by a parent or legal guardian. Leaders and teachers should not take children into the restroom.

128
Q

Who cannot be acted out in role playing in the church?

A

Leaders and teachers should be careful when acting out sacred events in Primary. Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost are not portrayed. Children may portray the Savior only in a Nativity scene.

129
Q

When do kids get a CTR ring?

A

At the beginning of CT4 class

130
Q

When do primary kids get an emblem of belonging?

A

At the beginning of each year, the bishop, one of his counselors, or members of the Primary presidency may visit the home or Primary class of each child who will turn 8 during the year. They introduce children and their parents to the Children and Youth program. Each child receives the emblems of belonging and a copy of Personal Development: Children’s Guidebook.

131
Q

Responsibilities of the Sunday School President

A

Serve on the ward council. He serves as (1) a member of the council who helps address needs in the ward and find solutions and (2) a representative of the Sunday School (see 29.2.5).

Oversee efforts to improve gospel learning and teaching at home and at church.

Organize Sunday School classes, with the bishopric’s approval (see 13.3). Recommend to the bishopric adult members to serve as Sunday School teachers.

Support, encourage, and instruct Sunday School teachers. Help them become more effective gospel teachers by following the principles in the scriptures and Teaching in the Savior’s Way. Encourage them to study Teaching in the Savior’s Way.

Lead teacher council meetings as guided by the bishop (see Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 38–39).

Encourage teachers to reach out to members who do not attend classes.

Work with teachers to keep attendance records. Report attendance quarterly to the ward clerk or in LCR or Member Tools. A secretary, if called, can help with this responsibility.

132
Q

Age range for Young Single Adults?

A

18-35

133
Q

Who determines whether single adult activities should take place at the ward or stake level?

A

Stake President

134
Q

How often should a bishop meet with each single adult a year?

A

Once

135
Q

At what level is the young single adult committee organized? The single adult committee?

A

Young single adult committee is at the ward level
Single Adult Committee is at the stake level

136
Q

When do single adults age out of being in a dedicated single adult ward?

A

Age 46. Then they go to the geographic ward.

137
Q

Where is a stake president or bishop called from for a singles ward/stake?

A

From the geographic wards/stakes

138
Q

At what point can someone going through a divorce participate in singles ward?

A

After the divorce decree is finalized.

139
Q

How often and when are teacher council meetings held?

A

Quarterly during the 50 min class time on Sundays.

140
Q

When are teacher council meetings for parents?

A

Not mandatory but may be held during the 50 min class time on Sundays

141
Q

What are the ordinances of salvation and exhalation?

A

Baptism

Confirmation and gift of the Holy Ghost

Conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to an office (for men)

Temple endowment

Temple sealing

142
Q

What ordinances are done for a child if they die before age 8?

A

None unless they weren’t born in the covenant in which case they may be sealed.

143
Q

What are the other ordinances and blessings besides those for salvation and exaltation?

A

Naming and blessing children

The sacrament

Conferral of the Aaronic Priesthood and ordination to an office (for young men and men)

Setting apart members to serve in callings

Consecrating oil

Administering to the sick

Blessings of comfort and counsel, including father’s blessings

Dedicating homes

Dedicating graves

Patriarchal blessings by ordained patriarchs

144
Q

What is the level of worthiness required by a priesthood holder to perform ordinances and blessings?

A

Generally, the standard of worthiness is that associated with holding a temple recommend. However, as guided by the Spirit and the instructions in this chapter, bishops and stake presidents may allow fathers and husbands who hold the necessary priesthood office to perform or participate in some ordinances and blessings even if they are not fully temple worthy. A priesthood holder who has unresolved serious sins should not participate.

145
Q

If there are only 2 or less people performing an ordinance where do they place their hands?

A

Both hands on the head.

146
Q

Which people over 8 years old still get baptized by approval and under the keys of the bishop? Otherwise who has the keys?

A

The Bishop for those with intellectual disabilities whose baptism was delayed.

Otherwise it is the mission president.

147
Q

Who holds the keys for approving the conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood?

A

The Stake President

148
Q

Who holds the keys for approval for the Temple Endowment and Sealing?

A

Bishop and Stake President

149
Q

Who holds the keys for approval for Naming and Blessing Children?

A

The Bishop

150
Q

Who holds the keys for the administration of the sacrament?

A

The Bishop

151
Q

What approval is needed for Consecrating oil? Blessing the sick? Comfort and Counsel blessing? Dedicating Homes?

A

None

152
Q

Who has the keys for Dedicating Graves?

A

The Priesthood leader who presides over the service

153
Q

Who holds the keys to give approval for patriarchal blessings?

A

The Bishop

154
Q

What permission is needed for the blessing of a minor?

A

A child may be blessed when the bishop obtains verbal permission from the parents or guardians.

155
Q

What permission is needed and what must be done for the baptism of a minor?

A

A child may be blessed when the bishop obtains verbal permission from the parents or guardians.

The person conducting it may want this permission in writing.

Parents/Guardians need to understand the doctrine taught and be willing to support the child in making and keeping the baptismal covenants.

156
Q

What name may be used for baptism if a child is not yet fully adopted but goes by their stepfather’s surname?

What is recorded on the baptism and confirmation certificate?

What if it is the ordination to a priesthood office?

A

If a child goes by the surname of his or her stepfather, the child may be baptized and confirmed in that name.

This is true even if he or she has not been formally adopted.

However, the child’s legal name, as defined by local law or custom, should be recorded on the membership record and the baptism and confirmation certificate.

157
Q

What permission is needed and what must be done for the ordination to a priesthood office of a minor?

A

A child may be blessed when the bishop obtains verbal permission from the parents or guardians.

158
Q

Who presides over a baby blessing?

A

A member of the Bishopric

159
Q

When do baby blessings typically take place?

A

The ward they reside in on a fast Sunday.

160
Q

What is required to act as the voice in a baby blessing if the member is from another ward?

A

To act as voice in blessing a child, a person who is outside his own ward must show a current temple recommend to the presiding leader.

161
Q

Steps of a baby blessing?

A

Addresses Heavenly Father as in prayer.

States that the blessing is being performed by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Gives the child a name.

Addresses the child.

Gives a blessing to the child as guided by the Spirit.

Closes in the name of Jesus Christ.

162
Q

Steps of a baptismal service?

A

Prelude music

A brief welcome from the brother who is conducting the service

An opening hymn and prayer

One or two short messages on gospel subjects, such as baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost

A musical selection

The baptism

A time of reverence while those who participated in the baptism change into dry clothes (hymns or Primary songs may be played or sung during this time)

The confirmation of 8-year-old members of record; the confirmation of converts (see 18.8)

Bearing of testimonies by new converts, if desired

A closing hymn and prayer

Postlude music

163
Q

Who presides over a baptism if it is a combined baptism across the stake?

A

A member of the stake presidency or an assigned high councilor conducts the service.

164
Q

Who conducts baptism for converts?

A

Under the bishopric’s guidance, the ward mission leader (if one is called) or the member of the elders quorum presidency who leads missionary work in the ward plans and conducts baptismal services for converts.

165
Q

Who can serve as witnesses at a baptism?

A

Baptized members.

166
Q

Words of the baptismal Ordinance? Where in the Scriptures is this found?

A

Having been commissioned of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

D&C 20:73

167
Q

In addition to the one acting as the voice in the confirmation of the Holy Ghost who else needs to participate?

A

A member of the bishopric

168
Q

When should men be ordained to the office of elder and have the Melchizedek priesthood conferred upon them?

A

by age 19 or before they leave home to attend college, serve a full-time mission, serve in the military, or accept full-time employment.

169
Q

When are men ordained to be a high priest?

A

when they are called to a stake presidency, high council, or bishopric.

They may also be ordained at other times as determined by the stake president through prayerful consideration and inspiration.

170
Q

When are young men ordained to the office of deacon/teacher/priest?

A

Deacon at the beginning of the year they turn 12

Teacher at the beginning of the year they turn 14

Priest at the beginning of the year they turn 16

171
Q

Where is a man presented for sustaining into the Melchizedek priesthood? Aaronic?

A

Stake Conference for Melchizedek
Sacrament meeting for Aaronic

172
Q

What is done if someone opposes the sustaining in church?

A

the presiding leader or another assigned priesthood leader meets with him or her in private after the meeting. The leader seeks to understand why the member is opposed. He learns if the member knows of conduct that could disqualify the person from being ordained to the priesthood office.

173
Q

What is done if someone is ordained an elder or to some other position before sustaining?

A

The congregation ratifies the ordination at the next conference instead of sustained.

174
Q

What is needed for someone to participate in an Aaronic priesthood ordination?

A

a person must be a priest or Melchizedek Priesthood holder.

175
Q

What is bestowed upon an individual getting an office in the Aaronic or Melchizedek priesthood?

Who gets keys?

A

Rights, Powers, and Authority

Only when ordaining a bishop, president of stake/temple/mission/district, Presidency of seventy, 12 apostles, Branch presidents, and quorum presidents are priesthood keys bestowed.

176
Q

When setting apart for other callings not to be given keys what is said?

A

During the setting apart, the person is given (1) authority to act in the calling and (2) words of blessing as guided by the Spirit.

177
Q

Should concentrated oil be eaten or applied to one’s body?

A

No

178
Q

Should we showcase musical talent in sacrament meetings?

A

All music in Church meetings should be presented in the spirit of worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, not as a performance to showcase musical talent.

179
Q

Ward Music Coordinator responsibilities?

A

Be a resource to the bishopric and other ward leaders on music matters. Attend ward council meeting as invited by the bishop to help coordinate music in the ward.

Work with the bishopric to plan music for sacrament meetings (see 19.3.1 and 19.3.2).

Recommend and supervise music training in the ward, if needed (see 19.6). Help members find opportunities to develop and use their musical talents in the ward.

As requested by the bishopric, recommend members to serve in ward music callings. Orient those who serve in these callings, offering support, instruction, and training as needed.

Serve in other ward music callings if others have not been called.

Consult with the stake music coordinator for training and support as needed.

180
Q

When do members attend Youth Conference?

A

The year they turn 14.

181
Q

How often should Youth conference be?

A

Yearly unless there is a FSY that year.

182
Q

Who must approve overnight activities that have both young men and young women?

A

Bishop and Stake President

183
Q

Who cannot be portrayed in church activities with plays?

A

God the Father, The Holy Ghost

184
Q

In what instance can children portray Jesus for plays?

A

Only in the Nativity

185
Q

When can youth start to attend overnight activities?

A

When they turn 12 with parental permission.

186
Q

How far can you travel for activities without area authority approval?

A

Only a few hours.

187
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A

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