TEACHER

Teacher/Birthday:
1. SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
1a. Pray and Study the Scriptures
Learn Act Share
Study James 1:5-6, Alma 34:17-28, 3Nephi 18:15-21, Moroni 10:3-5. Identify principles that
can help make your prayers more meaningful and the blessings that will come as you pray Share what you are learning from your scripture study
always. Study Helaman 3:29-30, D&C 18:33-36, D&C 84:85. s you study, look for words and My plan for strengthening my habit for regular prayer and
with your family, friends, in seminary or in quorum
phrases that describe: 1) How you should approach your study of the scriptures and words of scripture study (write in pamphlet)
meetings.
the living prophets. 2) Blessings that will come as you study the scriptures and words of the
living prophets.

1b. Live Worthily

Learn
Search D&C 121: 41-45, and write down principles that govern the use of the priesthood. Then
do the following: 1) look for the definition of any unfamiliar words, 2) think of examples of
how to apply these principles. Study D&C 63:16 and identify the consequences of having
unclean thoughts.
Act Share
Choose at least four sections from "For the Strength of
Share with a parent or quorum leader how living the
Youth" to study (list in pamphlet). Specific things I will do
standards has affected you and influenced those around
to live these standards and help others do the same (list
you.
in pamphlet).
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1c. Understand Doctrine
Learn Act Share
Doctrinal topics I will study (write in pamphlet). For each
Write some questions that people outside the church might have about church beliefs. What
topic you study, create a simple outline. It could include: Using the outlines you have prepared, teach others about
doctrinal topics could you study to help answer these questions? Review the list of doctrinal
1) a definition of the topic, 2) teachings and examples these doctrinal topics. This could be in a formal teaching
topics you studied as a Deacon. Choose four or more additional topics you would like to learn
from the scriptures and your own life, 3) your thoughts setting, or it could be in a conversation with a friend.
about and teach.
and feelings about why this topic is important.

2. PRIESTHOOD DUTIES
2a. Administer Priesthood Ordinances
Learn Act Share
Read D&C 38:42. The command "Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord" has special
My plan to prepare the sacrament in a reverent and After following through with your plan, discuss with
meaning as you fulfill your duty to prepare the sacrament. Anciently a group of Priests carried
dignified manner. My plan to set a good example for members of your quorum how your experiences have
vessels - bowls or basins - to be used in the temple (see Ezra 1:5-11). Today you handle vessels
Deacons when I'm asked to pass the sacrament (write in influenced your feelings about the sacrament and the
that contain the sacrament bread and water in remembrance of the Atonement of Jesus
pamphlet). Savior.
Christ.
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2b. Serve Others
Learn Act Share
Contrast Nephi's attitude with that of Laman and Lemual's as they responded to assignments
(see 1Nephi 2: 16-18, 3: 1-7, 28-31; 4: 1-2, 17: 7-19, 50-51; 18: 1-4). Write several phrases My quorum's plan to give service (write in pamphlet). My Share with a parent, leader, or quorum members some of
from your study that represent the attitude you should have when fulfilling responsibilities. personal plan to give service (write in pamphlet). your experiences serving others.
With your quorum, discuss opportunities you have to serve others.

2c. Invite All to Come Unto Christ

Learn Act Share
Read D&C 20: 53. As part of your duty to "Watch over the church always, and be with and After following thru with your plans, share with a parent
strengthen them," you will now have the opportunity to serve as a Home Teacher. Read Alma My plan to become a good Home Teacher (write in or quorum leaders the experiences you have had serving
17: 2-3, 9, and write what the sons of Mosiah did to prepare themselves for missionary pamphlet). Names of people and how I will help them as a Home Teacher and sharing the gospel. Talk about
service. Continue your efforts to share the gospel. Think about family members and friends come unto Christ (write in pamphlet). how these experiences are helping you prepare to
whom you could invite to come unto Christ. become a full time missionary.
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3. Education
Step 1: Learn Step 2: Create a Project Step 3: Report Your Experiences
To learn about the importance of gaining knowledge, study the section "Education" in "For the
Strength of Youth" and D&C 88: 77-80, 118. Identify from these verses: a) what the Lord wants
Create a project that will help you apply what you have Write what you have learned from carrying out your
you to learn, b) why He wants you to learn, c) how he wants you to approach learning. Read
learned about gaining an education. It should include two project and how it has prepared you for your future
"The Family, A Proclamation to the World" and identify your role as a future husband and
parts: 1) plans to gain an education, 2) plans to explore responsibilities. Report on your experiences to your family
father. Write your answers to the following questions, and discuss them with your parents or
future occupation options. or quorum members.
quorum members: 1) What are the benefits of gaining an education? 2) How will gaining an
education help you fulfill your priesthood duties?