Priesthood Basics
What are the two main priesthoods in the Church?
The Aaronic and the Melchizedek priesthoods
At what age can a young man be ordained a Deacon?
Age 12 or at age 11 in January of the year he turns 12
Who was the Melchizedek Priesthood named after?
Melchizedek, a great high priest and king of Salem
Pass the sacrament, watch over the church, serve others, gather fast offering, Bishop's messenger
Finish this verse: "The worth of souls is..."
"...great in the sight of God."
What does the word priesthood mean?
The power and authority to act in God’s name
The Aaronic Priesthood is the _________ priesthood
Preparatory priesthood
What are the two main offices in the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Elder and High Priest
What are 3 Teacher responsibilities?
Prepare the sacrament, strengthen the church, help others avoid contention, be peacemakers, ALL OF THE DEACON RESPONSIBILITIES
Which scripture teaches the power and authority of the Aaronic Priesthood?
Doctrine & Covenants 13:1
What priesthood authority was restored by Peter, James, and John?
The Melchizedek priesthood
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?
John the Baptist
What power (or ability) does the Melchizedek Priesthood hold that the Aaronic does not?
The power to give the gift of the Holy Ghost
What are 3 Priest responsibilities?
Administer the sacrament, baptize, preach, teach, exhort, visit and strengthen members, ALL OF THE DEACON AND TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Where in the scriptures can I find the duties and responsibilities of the priesthood?
Doctrine & Covenants 20
What keys did John the Baptist restore to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
The keys of the Aaronic Priesthood (ministering of angels, baptism by immersion, and repentance)
What Aaronic Priesthood ordinances are central to repentance and the renewal of covenants?
Baptism and the sacrament
Where in the Doctrine and Covenants can you read about the oath and covenant of the priesthood?
Doctrine & Covenants 84:33-44
What are 3 ordinances that require Melchizedek Priesthood authority?
Confirmations, ordinations, blessings, setting apart, sealing, etc.
What scripture promises that the “greater priesthood” administers the gospel and holds the key of the mysteries of the kingdom?
Doctrine & Covenants 84:19...20-21
Name the 4 Heavenly Messengers that appeared to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple and their missions...
Jesus Christ, accepted the temple
Moses, the keys of the gathering of Israel
Elias, the keys of the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham
Elijah, the sealing keys to turn the hearts of the children to their fathers
What does the Aaronic Priesthood hold the keys to?
The ministering of angels, the gospel of repentance, and the ordinance of baptism for the remission of sins
Name 5 Melchizedek Priesthood holders who have keys...
Prophet, Temple President, Mission President, Stake President, Bishop, Branch President, Elders Quorum President.
What are the 4 offices in the Aaronic Priesthood and what is the Bishop referred to in both the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods?
Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Bishop
Bishop is the President of the Aaronic Priesthood and the High Priest (or presiding High Priest) of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
What scripture teaches that “the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven”?
Doctrine & Covenants 121:36