FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Do all of the following.  Have a parent initial each goal when you complete it.

_ 1.  In the Book of Mormon, read Alma through Moroni, and discuss with your family what Alma, Helaman,  and Moroni foretold about Christ.  Also discuss the brother of Jared and the strength of his faith.

_ 2.  Study For the Strength of Youth. Discuss each topic with your parents, and explain why each is important to young men and women.

_ 3.  Discuss with your parents the purpose of a patriarchal blessing.  When you feel you are ready, talk to your parents about obtaining your patriarchal blessing.

_ 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: faith, the gift of the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost, obedience, then plan of salvation, prayer, priesthood, repentance, revelation, the sacrament, and temple and family history work.

 _ 6.  Memorize the words and learn to conduct at least 3 hymns each year, 1 hymn in 2/4 time, 1 ¾ time, and 1 in 4/4 time.

 _ 7.  Learn to prepare and use a simple budget.  Keep a budget for at least 2 months.

 _ 8.  Study and briefly describe to your parents your country’s constitution and the events that led to its creation.

 _ 9.  Plan an activity in which you and your family serve a neighbor or relative.  Carry out the activity together.