Fun Facts about Resolutions
This is the percentage of new year's resolutions that fail.
92%
While Nephi prayed for understanding, these two made a habit of murmuring and complaining about their circumstances.
Laman and Lemuel
Eat more healthy.
Turn this into a SMART goal.
Example: I will eat four servings of fruits and veggies every day for a month.
True/False: With the new program, we will no longer attend Girls Camp each year.
False, we will still have girls camp each year. During the years that our ward is not assigned to attend FSY, this may be held at a stake level.
The four areas in which children and youth will set goals starting in 2020.
Physical
Spiritual
Intellectual
Social
This is the reason most resolutions fail.
a) Not ready to change
b) No self-monitoring
c) Lack of planning
d) Unrealistic expectations
e) All of the above
E
This person had habits of greed and dishonesty, prompting him to steal all of the gold, silver, and valuables of Laman, Lemuel, and Nephi without giving them the plates they wanted.
Laban
Get fit.
Turn this into a smart goal.
Example: Work out three times a week for at least 20 minutes for the entire trimester.
This app, designed for youth and adults and available beginning in 2020, has tools for setting goals, making plans, tracking progress, and recording thoughts and impressions. In addition, the app provides inspirational articles, activity and goal ideas, and messaging and sharing among family members, quorums, and classes.
The Gospel Living App
This is how many goals young women will ideally set and achieve in each of the four areas in a given year.
Two goals in each of the four categories.*
Or eight goals total for the year.*
*Minimum
Name one of the top five resolutions made in America.
Lose weight, stop smoking, drink less, get out of debt, eat healthy.
This person served as the prefect of Judaea from 26 to 36 A.D. He ordered the crucifixion of Jesus even though he had the power to set him free. He thought he could absolve himself of the responsibility by "washing his hands" of it.
Pontius Pilate
Learn a language.
Turn this into a smart goal.
Example: Learn four new phrases in German each week over the course of ten weeks.
True/False: Parents and leaders will track goals set by youth and children.
False: Parents, supported by leaders when needed, could ask children and youth what they are working on and how they can help, but adults are not responsible for keeping track of progress. Children and youth may wish to keep some goals private. Children and youth can use their guidebook, the Gospel Living app, or another approach that works best for them to set goals and reflect on or record progress. Children may need help in recording and remembering goals. Parents generally provide such help.
What is the overall motto for the new Children and Youth program?
Hint: not the yearly motto.
Strive to Be
This group of people made the first recorded celebration of the new year 4000 years ago, praying for a good harvest.
Ancient Babylonians
Which bad habit does this rich young ruler cling to in Matthew 17?
"Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions."
Loving riches more than God
Work out for five hours each day.
Turn this into a SMART goal.
Example: Exercise for one hour three times a week.
What are the two emblems of achievement you can earn when you turn 18, after meeting with the bishop, if you are progressing in becoming more like the Savior by currently striving to:
• Study the scriptures and pray daily.
• Be worthy of a limited-use temple recommend.
• Participate in Sabbath meetings, quorum or class work, and seminary.
• Work on goals in each area of growth.
• Serve others in a personally significant way, which could include a service project.
Children and Youth crystal and a certificate from the First Presidency
What two emblems of belonging do young women get in the year they turn 12?
Hint: Every young woman will get these this year.
Medallion
Temple Recommend Holder
The term "new year's resolution" showed up for the first time in a Boston newspaper in this year.
1817
This person preached wickedness in Zarahemla, and asked Alma for a sign to prove that there was a God. He demanded a sign several times, and was struck dumb and could no longer speak.
Korihor
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based
What scripture provides the inspiration for the four areas in which we will set goals in the new program?
Note: you can use your phone to find the scripture.
Luke 2:52
"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."
Repeat the new YW theme from memory.