For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, 6.3. Any leader may report an incident in the Global Incident Reporting system at incidents.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. They help the congregation focus on Heavenly Father, the Savior, and Their teachings. If these Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood resources are not available in your language, use the lessons in chapter3 of Preach My Gospel (16229). Teach Primary leaders and teachers their responsibilities and support them in those responsibilities by orienting them to their callings (see Teaching in the Saviors Way [2016],38). Parents are encouraged to help. The Primary theme is a reminder of the blessings of serving in Primary: All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children (Isaiah 54:13; 3Nephi 22:13). To help buy equipment that the unit needs for annual camps as outlined in 20.6.4. Primary leaders and teachers encourage children and their families to learn the gospel at home. Ward youth conferences are planned and carried out by the ward youth council, under the direction of the bishopric (see 29.2.6). Leaders make clear agreements in writing that commit those who provide music to follow Church standards at Church activities. Children may not complete Primary before January of the year they turn12. The sale of goods or services from a commercial business. For information about how to obtain a certificate of insurance, see 20.7.3.5. The new handbook for leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (first announced in January) is now available in English online and in the Gospel Library app. Speakers should be Church members who teach by the Spirit. However, sacrament meetings are not to be heldand the sacrament is not to be administeredoutside of meetinghouses in the ward or stake. Nor should they sell products or services door to door. Because of the sacredness of sacrament meeting, the presentation should not include visuals, costumes, or media presentations. They may receive a certificate of advancement. In larger units, Primary leaders may form more than one class for an age-group and more than one nursery. This handbook revision, which began in February 2020, is being done under the direction of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. They can use Personal Development: Childrens Guidebook to set and record goals. Materials ordered after this date may not be delivered by January1, 2020. For information about the responsibilities of the stake Primary presidency and secretary, see 6.7.1, 6.7.1.3, and 6.7.3. Primary, General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2020). The music leader can help with music for nursery when invited. Cooperate fully with them. The following guidelines may be adapted to local circumstances: Primary activities are held two times a month when possible. God the Father and the Holy Ghost are not to be portrayed in meetings, dramas, or musicals. In a year that youth are assigned to attend an FSY conference, stakes and wards should not hold youth conferences. Saturday. They also ensure that stake activities supplement ward activities rather than compete with them. Visit Primary classes and arrange for teachers to attend teacher council meetings. Children generally advance from Primary into Young Women or the deacons quorum in January of the year they turn12. If the ward or stake budget does not have enough funds for the activities listed below, leaders may ask participants to pay for part or all of them: One annual extended Aaronic Priesthood camp or similar activity. 12. It also provides guidance on data privacy and security. Stake and multistake activities are particularly beneficial for youth, single members, and women, especially in areas with few members. However, they may combine for certain activities or in locations with few children. Her counselors assist her. NEW Come, Follow MeFor Individuals and Families: Book of Mormon 2020 (15155; units will be shipped copies free of charge), Behold Your Little Ones: Nursery Manual (37108), NEW Come, Follow MeFor Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 (15157), NEW Come, Follow MeFor Sunday School: Book of Mormon 2020 (15156), Learning from General Conference Messages (print version available in conference issues of the Ensign or Liahona). All team members should have regular opportunities to play, regardless of skill level. This committee works under the direction of the ward council. Free shipping. Identify ancestors who need temple ordinances (see FamilySearch.org). PD60008497. Temple and Family History Work in the Ward and Stake, 31. For more information about the work of salvation and exaltation, study chapter1. Primary classes are organized by age and the number of teachers available. Teachers and nursery leaders attend quarterly teacher council meetings (see 13.4). Leaders are also encouraged to hold periodic stake and multistake activities when such activities will help accomplish the purposes in 20.1. The Savior should not be portrayed by children in dramatization except in a Nativity scene. Legal action is threatened or anticipated. Monday. If a stake activities committee is organized, they can plan stake activities and serve as a resource to stake organizations in planning their activities as outlined in 20.3.2.1. Youth can also learn leadership skills as they help plan youth conferences. Providing for Temporal Needs and Building Self-Reliance, 23. Sunday Primary Meetings. Frequent multistake activities should be held for young single adults where gathering does not require too much time or expense. If an injury occurs during a Church event, leaders determine if the Church Activity Medical Assistance program applies (see 20.7.3.4). -share this on social media so others are inspired too. When children begin the CTR4 class, the Primary presidency and their Primary teacher remind them to choose the right. These leaders also give each child a green CTR ring. These include: Activities that have a high risk of injury or illness (see 20.7.6). Leaders plan a balance of activities, including service, cultural arts, and physical activities (see 20.1). SALT LAKE CITY Updates to policies about birth control and issues related to fertility treatments are among those published today in the handbook of instructions for leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You could also teach from conference messages that meet the needs of your youth. The first chapters were published in February 2020, with subsequent updates in July and December of that year and March and August of 2021. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, 18. All of these materials are available in the Gospel Library app and at ComeFollowMe.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Organized ward or stake visits to temples outside the assigned temple district are not encouraged. Purposes for activities may include the following: Build faith in Jesus Christ. 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. Leaders ensure that activities do not jeopardize the Churchs tax-exempt status. These activities also nurture creativity, confidence, and cooperation. Chapter 28 (Temple Ordinances for the Deceased) includes guidelines about names to submit for temple ordinances and names not to submit. Church overnight activities for combined groups of young men and young women must be approved by the bishop and stake president. Primary 12.1 Purpose and Organization Primary is a home-centered, Church-supported organization. The stake presidency may organize a stake activities committee to help the stake council plan stake activities. Most Church activities are held at the ward level. To order print materials, visit store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and click Units and Callings. Activities, General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2020). Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation, 4. Help boys prepare to receive the Aaronic Priesthood. The latest round of updates was published today, March 31, 2021. As needed, additional leadersincluding stake Relief Society, Young Men, and Young Women presidentscould be invited to attend. However, they should live in the units boundaries and agree to follow Church standards and policies during activities. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Submit recommendations to the bishopric for adult men and women to serve in Primary. The bishops foremost responsibility is for the rising generation, including children. Children can invite all to receive the gospel in many ways. Feel their Heavenly Fathers love and learn about His plan of happiness. The bishop considers a persons ability to pay medical expenses by other means, such as personal insurance coverage or other resources. During singing time, children learn as they actively engage in singing. Some or all of the wards in the stake meet together. To date, the revisions in other languages have lagged by about six months; future updates will happen simultaneously in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Substances that are contrary to the Word of Wisdom are not permitted at Church activities or on Church premises. A hymn, a spiritual thought, or remarks by a leader or participant may be included. Additional adults may be needed depending on the size of the group, the skills required for the activity, or other factors. Approval from the bishop and stake president is required. Primary teachers and nursery leaders teach from Come, Follow MeFor Primary (ages 311) and Behold Your Little Ones (nursery). The music leader and pianist teach children the gospel of Jesus Christ through music during singing time. One group is in classes while the other group is in singing time. Help children prepare to receive a temple recommend and temple ordinances. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published updates today, July 31, 2020, to 15 chapters of its General Handbook. Stake Young Men, Young Women, Relief Society, and Primary presidencies begin the process of planning stake activities for their organizations. General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now complete in English after its first partial release nearly two years ago. Consider the following questions to help you avoid ordering more printed copies than needed: How many printed copies of each item does your unit already have available? If a ward or stake plans a New Years Eve activity, and if New Years Eve falls on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, leaders should observe the following guidelines. At least two responsible adult leaders should be present at all activities (see 12.5.1). With their parents approval, youth may attend overnight camps beginning in January of the year they turn12. The bishop and his counselors respond promptly to recommendations from the Primary presidency for those to be called to serve in Primary. Another batch of updates was published today, December 18, 2020, to the Church's General Handbook for leaders and members. Stake presidents may discuss and agree on travel practices during coordinating council meetings. They also consider safety (see 20.7.6). If stake presidents feel that a multistake activity would benefit the members of their stakes, they may request permission from the Area Presidency. This chapter has been renamed and revised. Those who plan activities should reach out to all, especially new members, less-active members, youth, single adults, those with disabilities, and people of other faiths. You may also like: From Adam and Eve to nontraditional families: 6 takeaways from the February handbook update Content published on July 31, 2020, features significant revisions to five chapters. At that time, nine chapters were new or updated. No Church activities, meetings, or baptismal services should be held after 6:00p.m. on Mondays. Stake presidencies may call members of their stakes to serve on these committees. These requests come because of rental agreements, contracts, or permits associated with activities. The stake activities committee consists of a chair (a high councilor) and committee members (see 20.3.2.2 and 20.3.2.3). His responsibilities can include: Maintaining a calendar of stake activities. Do not encourage or discourage legal action. The annual childrens sacrament meeting presentation is held during the last few months of the year. Before proposing a multistake activity, stake presidents determine whether it is the best way to meet the needs they have identified. Leaders offer support as needed. The stake presidency oversees sports activities sponsored within their stake. They are coordinated in stake council meetings. Plans should be made to ensure that drivers remain aware and alert. Units with fewer children or teachers may combine two or more age-groups into one class. General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1. At home, parents teach children the gospel. 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