Family Proclamation
Who was the proclamation written by?
The first presidency
A worthy father holds this
What is the priesthood?
President David O Mckay said that motherhood is what?
The noblest calling
True or false: it is not part of the children's responsibilities to build a happy home
FALSE
God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between whom?
A man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
What is ordained of God?
Marriage between a man and a woman
Along with providing for his family spiritually, how else should a father provide for his family?
What is physical needs? "Father’s duty to provide for the physical needs of his family, making sure they have the necessary food, housing, clothing, and education. Even if he is unable to provide all the support himself, he does not give up the responsibility of the care of his family."
What are mothers primarily responsible for?
The nurture of their children
The Lord is not pleased when children do what?
Quarrel
True or false: there are perfect families
FALSE
Fill in the blank: Gender is an essential characteristic of ______ premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
Fill in the blank: “By divine design, fathers are to ________ over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families”
By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families”
What group of people is this quote talking about?
"Led by the prophet Helaman, they went into battle against their enemies. They had learned to be honest, brave, and trustworthy from their mothers. Their mothers also taught them that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them. They all survived the battle. They expressed faith in the teachings of their mothers, saying, “We do not doubt our mothers knew it”
2,000 strippling warriors
Fill in the blank: “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be ____ upon the land”
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land”
Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of what?
The teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ.
What does the divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be?
Perpetuated beyond the grave.
How should a father guide his family?
What is humility and kindness?
Fill in the blanks: "A mother needs to spend time with her children and _____ them the gospel. She should play and work with them so they can discover the world around them. She also needs to help her family know how to make the home a ________ place to be.
A mother needs to spend time with her children and teach them the gospel. She should play and work with them so they can discover the world around them. She also needs to help her family know how to make the home a pleasant place to be.
President Spencer W. Kimball said that children should learn to work and to share responsibilities where?
The home and yard.
Fill in the blank: “Children are an ______ of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3).
“Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3).
Who does the first presidency call upon at the end of the proclamation?
"WE CALL UPON responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society."
How can a father can share the blessings of the priesthood with his family?
"He can share these blessings by administering to the sick and giving special priesthood blessings. Under the direction of a presiding priesthood leader, he can bless babies, baptize, confirm, and perform priesthood ordinations. He should set a good example for his family by keeping the commandments. He should also make sure the family prays together twice daily and holds family home evening."
Who is a mother?
President Boyd K. Packer praised women who were unable to have children of their own yet sought to care for others. He said: “When I speak of mothers, I speak not only of those women who have borne children, but also of those who have fostered children born to others, and of the many women who, without children of their own, have mothered the children of others”
What book of scripture is this verse found in? “obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right”
Ephesians (6:1)
ACTUALLY 900 points cause it's so hard! What is the warning the first presidency gives?
"WE WARN that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets."