This week's lesson was from the Gospel Principles book, chapter 14 "Priesthood Organization." Some key points:
- The Church is governed by the priesthood. There are two kinds of priesthood - the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood.
- Offices in the Aaronic Priesthood are: Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Bishop. Offices in the Melchizedek Priesthood are Elder, High Priest, Patriarch, Seventy and Apostle.
- The priesthood brethren are divided into quorums, which are groups of priesthood holders holding the same office in the priesthood. Each quorum is led by a presidency.
- The priesthood is organized in this way so that priesthood holders are given opportunities to use their priesthood to serve individuals and families and strengthen the Church.
- The auxiliaries of the Church (Relief Society, Young Women, Young Men, Sunday School and Primary) are organized the same way as the priesthood holders are and under the direction of priesthood leaders.
- This organization is also a model for how our families should be governed: "Pray for Dad"
Thanks to Aubrey for giving such a wonderful lesson!
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