THE PREPARATORY PRIESTHOOD

As a priest, you have had many opportunities to learn and do your duty in the Aaronic Priesthood.  Many new opportunities soon await you.  You will receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.  You will go to the temple and make sacred covenants.  You will serve as a missionary, teaching the gospel and blessing the lives of others.  Make the most of this important time in your like.  Continue to focus on the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood, and do those things that will help you accomplish them.  The purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood include:

• Become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ and live its teachings.
   
• Serve faithfully in priesthood callings, and fulfill the responsibilities of priesthood offices.
   
• Give meaningful service.
   
• Prepare and live worthily to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and temple ordinances.
   
• Prepare to serve an honorable full-time mission.
   
• Obtain as much education as possible.
   
• Prepare to become a worthy husband and father.
   
• Give proper respect to women, girls, and children.