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Do all of the following. Have a parent initial each
goal when you complete it.
_ 1. Read the Book of Mormon, Discuss with your
family the highlights from the book, including such topics as the
difference in attitude between Nephi and Laman and Lemuel, the value of
obedience to parents and priesthood leaders, the need to heed the messages
of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, the fight between good and evil, King
Benjamin’s wise counsel, Jesus Christ’s visit to the Western Hemisphere,
and the promise given in Moroni 10:4-5.
_ 2. Read For the Strength of Youth, and
discuss with your parents your experience in living the gospel standards.
_ 3. If you have no yet received your
patriarchal blessing, begin making plans to do so.
_ 4. Under the direction of your parents,
organize and teach at least 4 family home evening lessons each year.
_ 5. Read about the following topics in
Gospel Principles or Principles of the Gospel, and teach 2 of
them to your family: the Creation, death (physical and spiritual), eternal
life, the Fall, forgiveness, God the Father, kingdoms of glory, mercy,
missionary work, the premortal existence, prophets, the Restoration of the
gospel, the Resurrection., the Second Coming, and temples.
_ 6. Read Doctrine and Covenants 4, and discuss what
is means to be prepared spiritually, financially, emotionally, and
physically for your mission. Discuss the importance of work (see Genesis
3:19; Proverbs 14:23; 2 Nephi 5:17; Mosiah 2:14, Doctrine and Covenants
42:42).
_ 7. Talk to one or both of your parents
about your career goals and how you are planning to achieve them.
_ 8. Read Doctrine and Covenants 134, and
discuss with your parents how it relates to your responsibilities as a
citizen of your country.
_ 9. Submit the name of one of your ancestors
for temple work, or write a 500-word personal history.
_10. Read Endowed from on High, and
discuss it with your parents. |
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