Stories
- “Fathers and Sons: A Remarkable Relationship” (November 2009 Liahona and Ensign)
Elder M. Russell Ballard’s of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles talks about the relationship sons can have with their fathers. For adults. - “Learning to Read” (September 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Elder Larry R. Lawrence of the Seventy shares how his father helped him learn how to read. - “The Blessings of Hard Work” (June 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Elder Per G. Malm of the Seventy shares how his father was a good example of working hard. - “The Road to Jericho” (June 1993 Liahona and September 1991 Friend)
President Thomas S. Monson tells how his father taught him the true meaning of charity.
English only
- “Chocolate Cake” (January 2012 Friend)
Elizabeth uses her money to make her father a cake instead of buying things for herself. - “Glad You’re My Dad” (February 2013 Friend)
Mark learns that even though his dad doesn’t go to church, he is still a good dad. - “Meteors and Memories” (June 2012 Friend)
Spotting meteors was pretty cool, but having Dad there made it even better. - “The Most Important Daddy” (June 1974 Friend)
Shellie learns that every father is important.
Activities
- Coloring page: “God’s prophets and apostles speak to us in general conference.” (March 2012 Liahona and Friend)
A father and daughter look at a Church magazine together. - Coloring page: “When I am baptized, I make a covenant with God.” (June 2011 Liahona and Friend)
A father baptizes his daughter.
English only
- Coloring page: “Adam and Eve Teach Their Children” (February 2010 Friend)
- Coloring page: “Baptism and confirmation are ordinances that bless my family.” (May 2009 Friend)
A father baptizes his daughter. - “Father’s Day” (June 2010 Friend)
Crossword puzzle using fathers from the scriptures. - “Father’s Day Activities” (June 2012 Friend)
Includes a recipe for meatball sandwiches and instructions for making a napkin ring for your dad. - “Father’s Day Stop Sign” and “Father’s Day Card” (June 2001 Friend)
A sign and card to give to your dad on Father’s Day. Card includes a poem and a space for child’s photo.
Media
- Image Collection: “Fatherhood”
- Image: “Father’s Blessing”
- Music: “A Happy Family” (Children’s Songbook, 198)
- Music: “Daddy’s Homecoming” (Children’s Songbook, 210)
- Music: “Fathers” (Children’s Songbook, 209)
- Music: “My Dad” (Children’s Songbook, 211)
- Video: Mormon Messages, “A Father Indeed”
The story of a committed husband and father who consistently and passionately demonstrates his love and devotion to his wife and kids.
English only
- Poem: “When My Father Kneels to Hold Me” (June 2001 Friend)
- Video: Homefronts, “SciFi”
A father takes time to play space adventures with his daughter. - Video: Homefronts, “Cookies”
A dad talks to his younger daughter about her older sister. - Video: Mormon Messages, “Earthly Father, Heavenly Father”
Men on earth have the opportunity to become fathers and experience some of the same joys that our Heavenly Father feels for us. Fatherhood is a divine responsibility to be cherished.
