To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. Children and youth may not participate in a Church activity without the permission of their parents or guardians. Participants in Church sports activities do not need to be Church members. The Primary General Presidency recently announced two new resources for parents and Primary leaders to help children and youth understand the blessings of making and keeping covenants. For additional guidelines, see 20.5.6. An exception may also be made when New Years Eve is on a Monday (see 20.5.4). Share their testimonies with friends and family members. These include: Activities that have a high risk of injury or illness (see 20.7.6). Leaders identify the needs of those they serve and consider whether such activities would help meet those needs. Completion in other languages will come in 2022. We have seen the hand of the Lord in this process, said Sister Reyna I. Aburto of the Relief Society General Presidency. They should also know in advance how to contact local law enforcement and emergency services. Members Receiving Their Own Endowment, 27.4.1. The new General Handbook replaces Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishop s and Handbook 2: Administering the Church with a single volume. Any exceptions must be for a Church-sponsored activity and must be approved by the Area Presidency. Help children prepare to receive a temple recommend and temple ordinances. Ward activities can be planned in any of the following ways, based on local needs: The ward council could oversee the planning. This travel should not place undue burdens on members. When possible, members in these callings should serve long enough to establish loving, trusted relationships with the children. Calling, Ordaining, and Setting Apart Bishops, 30.8.3. For more information, see FAQsWhat Should I Do? on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Reporting to Government Authorities. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. A complete list of revised content is below. Service and activities should build testimonies, strengthen families, and provide opportunities to bless others. The guidelines in the previous paragraph apply. Men may serve as teachers, nursery leaders, music leaders and pianists, and Primary activity leaders. Parents and guardians give this consent by signing the Permission and Medical Release form. This is one of their most important responsibilities. It should be licensed and protected by liability insurance. However, they should not track the childrens goals or progress. Children may sing, give talks, and share stories, scriptures, or testimonies. Issuing a Recommend for Sealing Living Children to Parents, 27.4.4. Who May Attend a Sealing of Living Children to Parents, 30.7. Such decisions should be made before the start of a season. When a Church activity for youth involves long-distance travel or staying overnight, parents or guardians must give written permission for their children to participate (see 20.7.4). A hymn, a spiritual thought, or remarks by a leader or participant may be included. Travel for FSY conferences should comply with Church travel policies unless an FSY administrator gives local leaders other instructions. Chapter 28 (Temple Ordinances for the Deceased) includes guidelines about names to submit for temple ordinances and names not to submit. Leaders instruct all participants in safety practices for the activity. If a stake is large enough, she recommends one or two adult women to serve as counselors and another to serve as secretary. For more information, see 12.1.3 and 12.3.5. Plan and conduct the opening of Sunday Primary meetings. The stake presidency calls an adult woman to serve as stake Primary president. However, they may combine for certain activities or in locations with few children. The title of this chapter has been slightly revised, and information has been added about approving, authorizing and performing ordinances (previously in section 38.2). Added stake communication director, assistant directors, and specialists. 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. This chapter has been renamed and revised. Help the ward council know of children who will be eligible to be baptized in the next year (see 18.7.1.1). For example, chapter 14 (Single Members) features counsel from President M. Russell Ballards April 2021 general conference message, Hope in Christ. The content of the chapter is organized according to the work of salvation and exaltation emphasizing that single Church members are essential to that work. These activities should be separate from the Sunday meeting schedule. The Church identifies editions of the Bible that align well with the Lords doctrine in the Book of Mormon and modern revelation, the section says. Work closely with teachers and leaders to keep accurate attendance records. The handbook now has 38 chapters. The latest round of updates was published today, March 31, 2021. Primary leaders and teachers encourage children and their families to learn the gospel at home. Activities, General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2020). Key elements include: Continuing an emphasis on helping all come unto Christ. Chapter 35 (Care and Use of Meetinghouses) has information about the roles of Area Seventies, Church facilities managers and stake and ward technology specialists. Singing time is different from class time. The presentation of team or individual awards or trophies is discouraged. Members should not use threatening, bullying, degrading, violent, or otherwise abusive language or images online. These follow adjustments made to the new digital handbook in February and March of this year. Creating, Changing, and Naming New Units, 37. Nor should youth groups and others travel to or from camps or youth conferences on Sunday. A Great Resource for 2018 LDS Primary Theme Materials from The Red Headed Hostess 2017 Primary Theme Printables: Choose the Right The Best Printables for 2017. Temple and Family History Work in the Ward and Stake, 31. Members may provide food if doing so is not a burden. With the announcement, Church leaders have now made significant updates of 16 of the 38 chapters of the "General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," which supersedes Handbook 1 and Handbook 2 . Children can invite all to receive the gospel in many ways. The following guidelines may be adapted to local circumstances: Primary activities are held two times a month when possible. Performing Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings, 22. Invite friends and family members to attend the annual childrens sacrament meeting presentation. Other relevant information about the activity. Chapter 34 (Finances and Audits) removed references to unit checking and savings bank accounts because they are no longer used. Interviews and Other Meetings with Members, 32. Help the Primary presidency prepare a budget, account for expenses, and track Children and Youth materials. However, a stake president or bishop may authorize one fundraising event each year for the following purposes only: To help pay for the activities listed in 20.6.2. See Singing Time on ChurchofJesusChrist.org for more ideas and resources. Members Who Have Not Lived in the Same Ward for at Least One Year Chapter 28: Temple Ordinances for the Deceased 28.2. With their parents approval, youth may attend overnight camps beginning in January of the year they turn12. These presidency members make parents aware of resources in the Gospel Library that can help. They emphasize participation, sportsmanship, and skill development. However, sacrament meetings are not to be heldand the sacrament is not to be administeredoutside of meetinghouses in the ward or stake. Learn about their extended families and ancestors (see My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together). Examples of fundraising activities that are not approved include: Activities completed with paid labor, either by employees or by contract. Any abuse that occurs during a Church activity should be reported to civil authorities. [God] has actually helped us word by word, line upon line and precept upon precept, here a little, there a little. Opportunities to develop self-reliance and leadership skills. Nursery lasts the entire time scheduled for Primary. If these Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood resources are not available in your language, use the lessons in chapter3 of Preach My Gospel (16229). They introduce children and their parents to the Children and Youth program. As needed, additional leadersincluding stake Relief Society, Young Men, and Young Women presidentscould be invited to attend. Supervising committee members in planning stake activities. . Activities should not put undue burdens on leaders and members. Youth conferences are usually held once each year on a ward or stake level. They also establish guidelines that (1)specify the ages at which players may participate in Church sports and (2)determine player eligibility. Those who plan activities look for ways for participants to be involved. If the unit is large enough, the Primary president recommends to the bishopric an adult woman to serve as the secretary. Leaders work closely with parents of these children to help them understand the program and determine how they and their children would like to be involved. A counselor in the stake presidency has responsibility for Primary in the stake. For information about planning ward youth activities, see 10.2.1.3 and 11.2.1.3. Invite friends to attend church, activities, or baptisms or to be taught by the missionaries. Deleted the following sections (former section numbers are shown): Added the following sections (new section numbers are shown): Revised the following section and title (new section number is shown): Because of these additions and deletions, most section numbers in 38.8 have changed. In chapter 38.8, the sections for the Bible and the Book of Mormon are now merged into a new Scriptures section. The New Mormon Primary manuals were not designed with real children in mind This weekend, Mormons around the world will start using the church's new curriculum. Examples include youth conferences, FSY conferences, or temple visits that require traveling long distances. Each person should use a seat belt. Repentance and Church Membership Councils, 36. In areas with few youth, leaders should hold multistake youth activities periodically so youth can benefit from socializing in larger groups. Leaders ensure that the following policies and guidelines are observed in selecting and planning Church activities. They should be in keeping with the spirit of the Sabbath. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. The bishopric and Primary presidency should remember the positive influence of worthy men serving in Primary. Help members participate in the work of salvation and exaltation (see 1.2). For Primary teachers, " Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God's Covenant Path " is a series of learning activities that can be used on fifth Sundays . Primary, General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2020). To support them, the Primary presidency plans a Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting each year. For information about multistake activities for single members, see 14.2.1.3. By following these invitations, Primary leaders love and teach children in the Saviors way. Chapters 33 (Records and Reports) has instructions on recording attendance for Sunday quorum and organization meetings. 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. The bishops foremost responsibility is for the rising generation, including children. They may receive a certificate of advancement. Performing Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings, 22. Celebrations of special occasions, such as holidays or Church or local historical events. It may be necessary to combine classes to make this possible. Serving as a resource to stake organization leaders when they plan activities. Such activities should be rare. They repeat the training every three years thereafter. It is a sacred privilege to teach children. Elder Perkins said Latter-day Saints often ask him whether the handbook is written by Church employees or the Apostles. Permission from parents or guardians is required for all Church overnight activities involving youth (see 20.7.4). 20. Overnight activities at Church meetinghouses or meetinghouse grounds are not approved. Some children may not complete Primary on this schedule. The person who leads the activity should have a signed form for each participant. Sunday. The First Presidency is not shy about making edits, Elder Perkins said. #teachlikeachicken #ComeFollowMe #BookofMormon Book Of Mormon Videos Library App Visiting Teaching Handouts Relief Society Activities With help from parents, children seek inspiration to discover what to work on. Prepare to have their own eternal family. Overnight temple visits must also comply with the policies in 20.5.5. The two adults could be two women, two men, or a married couple. If a pianist or piano is not available, leaders may use recordings from the following sources: Children can also sing without accompaniment. They may attend dances, youth conferences, and FSY conferences beginning in January of the year they turn14. Any leader may report an incident in the Global Incident Reporting system at incidents.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. God's Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation 2. If adult leaders and youth share other overnight facilities, such as a cabin, there must be at least two adults in each facility, and they must be the same sex as the youth. Ward Young Women and Young Men advisers may also be invited to attend. If an accident or injury occurs on Church property or during a Church activity, leaders observe the following guidelines, as applicable: Render first aid. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Children may not complete Primary before January of the year they turn12. The bishop may assign a counselor to help in his responsibility for Primary. Missionary Recommendations and Service, 25. For more information, see ChildrenandYouth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. -use the 46 printable as a gift tag or bookmark (you can even shrink them in your printer . At home, parents teach children the gospel. Six more chapters have been rewritten, and sections of 11 other chapters were added or revised. Teachers and nursery leaders attend quarterly teacher council meetings (see 13.4). 12.1.1 Purposes Primary helps children: Primary activity leaders can be the childrens Primary teachers. Parents are encouraged to help. Service and activities focus on the work of salvation and exaltation. The Primary president has the following additional responsibilities. Help Primary leaders and teachers during class time, singing time, and transitions. The first chapters were published in February 2020, with subsequent updates in July and December of that year and March and August of 2021. Members should not usually pay to participate in activities. This contract helps ensure that conduct and music are appropriate for Church dances. Prepare to receive ordinances, including eternal marriage. The following situations should be reported online at incidents.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. For more information, see disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org; see also 38.8.27 in this handbook. Parents are responsible to teach their children the gospel and help them live it (see Doctrine and Covenants 68:2528). In many parts of the world, health and accident insurance coverage is available through employers or government programs. Assign children to give prayers, scriptures, and talks during the opening of Sunday Primary meetings (under the presidencys direction). Equipment and supplies that are purchased with ward budget funds or money raised through a fundraising event are for Church use only. Testimony meetings, discussions with the bishopric, or similar meetings are permitted. They encourage children in their efforts to become more like Jesus Christ. The stake president (or a bishop under his direction) refers such questions to the Risk Management Division or to the area office. Some Church recreational activities can be planned so family members can participate together. Stake, multistake, and area activities should comply with Church travel policies (see 20.7.7). . Outside the United States and Canada leaders should contact the area office. The stake presidents consider the cost, time, and travel the activity would require. Uniforms should be paid for from the stake or ward budget. See ProtectingChildren.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The First Presidency released the new General Handbook on February 19, 2020. One annual day camp or similar activity for Primary children ages8 through11. Church activities should be uplifting and emphasize what is virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy (Articles of Faith 1:13). You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). Budget is allocated according to the number of children. One group is in classes while the other group is in singing time. God invites all to come unto Christ and assist in His work by: Primary helps children, families, leaders, and teachers accomplish this work. The chapter now includes interview questions for Melchizedek Priesthood ordination, as well as updated baptism interview questions. During singing time, children learn as they actively engage in singing. Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation 3. Gods Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation, 2. Gods Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation, 2. The stake presidency may organize a stake activities committee to help the stake council plan stake activities. They may also be held on a multistake or area level. Leadership and Councils in the Church of Jesus Christ Church Organization 5. In their efforts to become more like the Savior, childrenbeginning in the year they turn8are invited to set goals to grow spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually (see Luke 2:52). -put them on your fridge as a reminder that the temple is our goal. She also ensures that at least two responsible adults are present at all meetings and activities. Instructions for Unit Annual Curriculum Order. Church activities should be planned as far in advance as feasible. In all dances, the dress, grooming, lighting, dancing styles, lyrics, and music should contribute to an atmosphere where the Spirit of the Lord can be present (see the For the Strength of Youth booklet). They should be balanced among four areas of personal growth: spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual. The following sections provide examples of good activities. Nursery leaders ensure the safety and well-being of the children. Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation, 4. Children generally advance from Primary into Young Women or the deacons quorum in January of the year they turn12. If an incident occurs during a Church-sponsored event, leaders determine if CAMA might be needed. Providing for Temporal Needs and Building Self-Reliance, 23. An accident or injury occurs on Church property or during a Church activity. This meeting has the following purposes: Help children understand priesthood purposes, responsibilities, and blessings. Members should not provide materials, supplies, rental or admission fees, or long-distance transportation at their own expense. The presentation may take all or part of the meeting time after the sacrament. This program is designed to supplement, not replace, a persons own health and accident insurance. See Instructions for Singing Time and the Childrens Sacrament Meeting Presentation in Come, Follow MeFor Primary for more information. The stake president may schedule an alternate Sunday for observing fast day. 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Whenever possible, an adult should not be alone with a youth in a vehicle unless the youth is his or her child. Section 38.9: Military Relations and Chaplain Services. Support to Members in Prisons, Hospitals, and Other Institutions, 38.8.19.3. This event must comply with the guidelines in 20.6.5. The music leader conducts singing time. The stake presidency oversees sports activities sponsored within their stake. The answer, he said, is both. In a small unit, the Primary president may be the only called leader in Primary. Any exceptions to these instructions must be approved by the Area Presidency. In most cases, a youth may not stay in the same tent or room as an adult unless the adult is his or her parent or guardian. If a stake single adult committee is organized, committee members begin the process of planning activities for single adults. When men are assigned to teach children, at least two responsible adults should be present at all times. All team members should have regular opportunities to play, regardless of skill level. Instructions for members are in 38.6.2.7. If the Savior is portrayed, it must be with reverence and dignity. For more information, see FAQsWhat Should I Do? on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. He also has responsibility for the work of the stake Primary presidency. Songs that reinforce these principles are also suggested in Come, Follow MeFor Primary. 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