Strengthening the Family

Strengthening the Family

“Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and ... the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,”)

Opening Song: “Families Can be Together Forever”

KNOW THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAMILY

“This generation will be called upon to defend the doctrine of the family as never before. If they don’t know it, they can’t defend it.” (Julie B. Beck, 2009)

Read “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” (Link to the Proclamation)

ASK:

What stood out to you?

What questions do you have about the family?

Why do you think the Church came out with this Proclamation to the World?

What is our duty to strengthen home and family?

• Follow the example of Lehi! “And as I partook of the fruit thereof it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirable above all other fruit.” (1 Nephi 8:12)
• “Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God” (D&C 88:119)
• Share your testimony with your family through words and actions. Your righteous example can make a difference in strengthening your family. (For the Strength of Youth)
• Have family prayer, scripture study, and family home evening. “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,”)
• Teach the value of the family to the youth! “Many of our youth are losing confidence in the institution of families. They’re placing more and more value on education and less and less importance on forming an eternal family. Many don’t see forming families as a faith-based work. For them, it’s a selection process much like shopping.” (Julie B. Beck, 2009)
• Watch this Mormon Message:   

Closing song: “Home can be a Heaven on Earth”