Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Choose one thing a day to do with your children or choose a couple to do for family home evening. All links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study.
This week is divided into each section to help you find the resources easier.
Articles of Faith
Everyone
Video – The Articles of Faith | Now You Know – The Articles of Faith describe the basic beliefs of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Where did they come from and what are they? (4:43 minutes)
Video – God’s Truths: Even a Child Can Understand – God would indeed be unjust if the gospel were only accessible to an intellectual elite. In His goodness, He has ensured that the truths regarding God are understandable to all His children, whatever their level of education or intellectual faculty. (2:18 minutes)
Children
Activity – I Believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ – Color and match the pictures to the Article of Faith they represent.
Activity – Article of Faith 1 – Fill in the blanks with words about Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost. Find names for Jesus in a word search.
Activity – Article of Faith 2 – Includes a crossword and an activity about good choices.
Activity – Article of Faith 3 – Color the picture using the number of each colored word relating to the third article of faith
Activity – Article of Faith 4 – Draw a line from the principle or ordinance to the correct picture.
Activity – Article of Faith 5 – Number pictures relating to how a person receives a calling in the right order.
Activity – Article of Faith 6 – Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the sixth article of faith, then find the words in the word search
Activity – Article of Faith 7 – An illustrated explanation of the seventh article of faith.
Activity – Article of Faith 8 – Read the statements and color the stars different colors if they apply to the Bible, the Book of Mormon, or both.
Activity – Article of Faith 9 – Draw pictures of elements from the ninth article of faith.
Activity – Article of Faith 10– The pictures help illustrate what the tenth article of faith means.
Activity – Article of Faith 11 – A crossword puzzle based on the eleventh article of faith
Activity – Article of Faith 12 – Circle the title of your country’s leader, write your address and country, draw your country’s flag.
Activity – Article of Faith 13 – Use words from the thirteenth article of faith to complete scenarios.
Article – All Because a Child Knew the Articles of Faith” – Thomas S. Monson tells a story about a man who became interested in the Church and was baptized because a girl riding on the bus with him recited the Articles of Faith.
Poster – The Articles of Faith – A brightly colored poster with a bold, contemporary design.
Poster: “We Believe the Articles of Faith – A poster with illustrations and scriptures for each Article of Faith.
Youth
Video – We Believe in Christ – Youth share their testimony of Jesus Christ. (2:50 minutes)
Video – The Thirteenth Article of Faith: Standing Together – Youth in Korea, who are often the only members in their schools, find strength and support as they gather with other Latter-day Saint youth in their area. (3:40 minutes)
Youth & Adults
Video – Come Follow Me with Casey Paul Griffiths – Scripture Central (14:11 minutes)
Adults
Article – “The Articles of Faith,” – The Pearl of Great Price Student Manual
Article – The Articles of Faith – BYU Religious Studies Center
Video – Act in Doctrine: Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1&2 – We focus on these doctrinal takeaways: Takeaway 1: The core doctrines and ordinances of Jesus Christ should be at the heart of our worship. Takeaway 2: The Lord has designated marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman. Takeaway 3: God loves and blesses all of His children, and He expects us to love one another. Scripture Central (25:44 minutes)
Official Declaration 1
Everyone
Video – The Manifesto and the End of Polygamy – Historians Lisa Olsen Tait and Matthew J. Grow discuss how questions about the Manifesto and the ending of polygamy were resolved over time. (4:29 minutes)
Youth & Adults
Article – The Messenger and the Manifesto – Revelations in Context
Article – Antipolygamy Legislation – Church History Topics
Article – Growth of Missionary Work – Church History Topics
Article – Manifesto – Church History Topics
Article – Plural Marriage in Utah – Church History Topics
Article – Why does Church policy sometimes change? – Insights into the Doctrine and Covenants
Video – What are Our Core Beliefs? – Scripture Central (2:59 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me with Casey Paul Griffiths – Scripture Central (14:11 minutes)
Adults
Article – Official Declaration 1, Manifesto – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual
Article – Chapter 52: Doctrine and Covenants 132:34–66; Official Declaration 1 – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual
Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 138 and Official Declarations – Continuing Revelation – Religion and Church History professors from Brigham Young University discuss important doctrine found in D&C 138 regarding the spirit world and other topics which were received through continuing revelation. (28:14 minutes)
Video – Act in Doctrine: Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1&2 – We focus on these doctrinal takeaways: Takeaway 1: The core doctrines and ordinances of Jesus Christ should be at the heart of our worship. Takeaway 2: The Lord has designated marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman. Takeaway 3: God loves and blesses all of His children, and He expects us to love one another. Scripture Central (25:44 minutes)
Video – The Unfolding Restoration: Plural Marriage – In this video, Anthony Sweat breaks down the introduction and development of the practice of Plural Marriage among the early Saints. Church History Matters Podcast (37:18 minutes)
Official Declaration 2
Everyone
Video – Ministry of Spencer W. Kimball: The Priesthood to All Worthy Men – President Spencer W. Kimball describes the sacred details surrounding the revelation that the priesthood would be available to all worthy males. (2:16 minutes)
Video – Race & Priesthood – These 13 videos affirm the 1978 revelation on the priesthood and its invitation to all God’s children for inclusion, unity, belonging, and kindness, while also celebrating the diversity of people and cultures.
Video – Till We All Come in the Unity of the Faith – The Gospel and the Church bring God’s children together in unity. (2:22 minutes)
Video – Be One – A Celebration of the Revelation on the Priesthood – The First Presidency presents the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1978 revelation on the priesthood, “Be One.” (1:35:12 minutes)
Children
Article – Jane’s Choice: A Brave Example part 1 – Story of Jane Manning James
Article – Jane’s Journey: A brave Example part 2 – Story of Jane Manning James
Church History Cards – Jane Manning James – Cut out the card and learn more about this incredible woman.
Story – Jane Manning Travels to Nauvoo – Illustrated story for children
Video – The Martins Family – Scripture Stories
Youth
Poster – Jane Manning James – Learn more about this faithful early church member.
Youth & Adults
Article – Witnessing the Faithfulness – Revelations in Context
Article – Priesthood and Temple Restriction – Church History Topics
Article – Why does Church policy sometimes change? – Insights into the Doctrine and Covenants
Video – What are Our Core Beliefs? – Scripture Central (2:59 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me with Casey Paul Griffiths – Scripture Central (14:11 minutes)
Website – Century of Black Mormons – Discover the many histories of black Mormons.
Adults
Article – Official Declaration 2, “Every Faithful, Worthy Man” – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual
Article – Chapter 56: Official Declaration 2 – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual
Article – Official Declaration 2 – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – “That Every Man Might Speak in the Name of God the Lord”: A Study of Official Declaration 2 – BYU Religious Studies Center
Video – Act in Doctrine: Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1&2 – We focus on these doctrinal takeaways: Takeaway 1: The core doctrines and ordinances of Jesus Christ should be at the heart of our worship. Takeaway 2: The Lord has designated marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman. Takeaway 3: God loves and blesses all of His children, and He expects us to love one another. Scripture Central (25:44 minutes)
Video – Hard Questions in Church History: The Priesthood and Race – Church History Matters Podcast (52:59 minutes)
I’m Montserrat. I’m a farmer’s wife, mother of eleven children, and mega chocoholic. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A Gospel Centered Home was created to help parents unleash the power of families by transforming their homes into a sanctuary of faith.
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