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Priesthood

See also Ordinances, Priesthood Blessings, and Restoration

Stories

• “Blessed by the Priesthood” (July 2006 Liahona and Friend)
  Elder Douglas L. Callister of the Seventy shares how the power of the priesthood has blessed his family.
• “Daddy’s Blessing” (February 2004 Liahona and Friend)
  A young girl witnesses her father’s setting apart for his new calling.
• “Preparing for the Priesthood” (January 2010 Liahona and Friend)
  A boy in India talks about preparing to receive the priesthood.
• “Sacred Ground” (September 2007 Liahona and Friend)
  President Thomas S. Monson recalls passing the sacrament as a deacon to an elderly man in his ward.
• “Welcome to the Aaronic Priesthood and Young Men” (June 2006 Liahona and Friend)
  Charles W. Dahlquist II, who was the general Young Men president at the time, talks about a few things young men can look forward to as they turn 12 and receive the Aaronic Priesthood.
• “What Is a Priesthood Quorum?” (September 2010 Liahona and Friend)
  Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares thoughts about what a priesthood quorum really is.

English only

• “A Lesson in Respect” (October 2012 Friend)
  A story about how President Thomas S. Monson learned the importance of performing priesthood ordinances.
• “Article of Faith 5” (May 2011 Friend)
  The authority to act for God is the priesthood. Includes a simple activity to arrange pictures showing steps for a church calling in the right order.
• “Dressing Like a Deacon” (October 2012 Friend)
  Four-year-old Eli learns how to dress and act like a deacon. Also includes a hidden picture activity to help Eli find his Sunday clothes.
• “John the Baptist” (April 1995 Friend)
  Information about the life, service, and priesthood of John the Baptist. This article also talks how he restored the Aaronic Priesthood.
• “Joseph and Oliver Receive the Priesthood” (July 1984 Friend)
  Illustrated retelling of the story about Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery receiving the priesthood.
• “Priesthood Leaders” (January 1987 Friend)
  Illustrated story about the priesthood and priesthood leaders.
• “The Power of Kind Words” (March 2011 Friend)
  Elder Rafael E. Pino of the Seventy shares his experience of passing the sacrament for the first time.
• “The Priesthood” (May 1986 Friend)
  An illustrated retelling of a story of Joseph Smith receiving a revelation about the priesthood.
• “The Priesthood Is Restored” (April 1990 Friend)
  An explanation of the restoration of priesthood is given. Includes pictures and instructions for creating a diorama to retell the story.
• “The Restoration of the Priesthood” (May 2003 Friend)
  President Gordon B. Hinckley talks about restoration of the priesthood and the blessings we receive.
• “The Sealing Keys Restored” (February 2002 Friend)
  Explanation of who Elijah and Malachi were and the restoration of the sealing keys.

Activities

• “Blessings of the Priesthood Are Available to All” (October 2012 Liahona and Friend)
  Includes a fill-in-the blank activity and an activity to draw yourself into pictures of people receiving priesthood ordinances.
• Coloring page: “My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I listen to the Holy Ghost.” (August 2007 Liahona and Friend)
  A girl has hands laid upon her head by priesthood holders.
• Coloring page: “We receive the ordinances of salvation through the priesthood.” (October 2012 Liahona and Friend)
  A boy being baptized.
• “Ready for Blessings” (June 2012 Liahona and Friend)
  Circle the pictures that show good things to do during a blessing.
• “Remember” (June 2007 Liahona and Friend)
  A matching game with pictures of several priesthood ordinances.

English only

• “Article of Faith 5” (May 2011 Friend)
  Includes a simple activity to arrange pictures showing steps for a church calling in the right order.
• “Heaven’s Power” (May 2005 Friend)
  Sharon learns about the restoration of the priesthood when her family visits a Church history site, but she doesn’t understand its importance until her friend is injured and receives a priesthood blessing.
• “Priesthood Hidden Scripture” (June 2004 Friend)
  Blacken some letters in this square to read a scripture about the priesthood.
• “The Priesthood” (May 1984 Friend)
  A crossword puzzle dealing with the priesthood.
• “Priesthood Word Square” (August-September 1981 Friend)
  Find words associated with the priesthood in this word search game.

Media

• Gospel Art Picture: “Elijah Appearing in the Kirtland Temple”
• Gospel Art Picture: “John the Baptist Conferring the Aaronic Priesthood”
• Gospel Art Picture: “Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration”
• Image: “Baptism”
• Image: “Blessing Sacrament”
• Image: “Father’s Blessing”
• Image: “Partaking of Sacrament”
• Image: “Priesthood Blessing”
• Image: “Priesthood Blessing”
• Image: “Priesthood Blessing”
• Image: “Sacrament”
• Image: “Sacrament”
• Image: “Young Men with Heads Bowed”
• Music: “The Priesthood Is Restored” (Children’s Songbook, 89)
• Music: “A Young Man Prepared” (Children’s Songbook, 166)
• Video: Book of Mormon Stories, “Chapter 39: Nephi Receives Great Power”
• Video: Doctrine and Covenants Stories, “Chapter 6: Joseph and Oliver Are Given the Priesthood: May 1829”
• Video: Mormon Messages, “Blessings of the Priesthood”
• Video: Mormon Messages for Youth, “Sanctify Yourselves”
• Video: New Testament Stories, “Chapter 18: Jesus Chooses His Apostles”

English only

• Sheet Music: “In His Holy Name” (February 1996 Friend)
• Video: Doctrine and Covenants Stories, “Chapter 37: Priesthood Leaders (February–March 1835)”
  Includes a description the two priesthoods, their responsibilities, and the organization of priesthood leaders.
• Video: Our Faith, “Restoration of the Priesthood”
  Church members share how they personally have been blessed because God's priesthood authority has been restored to the earth.
• Video: Prophets and Apostles Speak Today, “Elder Perry on Priesthood Part 4”
  Elder L. Tom Perry teaches about the restoration of the priesthood.