Adult YW Leader
True or False: YW leaders should plan and do everything for YW activities.
False. They help support what the girls have planned and mentors them as they learn to lead.
True or False: The class president should do everything
False: The entire presidency divide responsibilities and work together as partners.
True or False: A secretary takes attendance during Sunday YW classes.
True: This is one of her most important responsibilities - keeping track of God's children. Moroni 6:4 "they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way..."
Activities should be evenly based on developing in these 4 areas of personal growth:
1.) Spiritual
2.) Social
3.) Physical
4.) Intellectual
Ward Youth Council meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:30 - 3pm in the bishop's office. Each class president attends unless...
she is unable to, and then her counselor or secretary attend in her absence.
True or False: A YW leader should teach the lesson every Sunday.
False: The youth presidency should decide who would be best to teach the lesson. Sometimes that will be an adult leader, sometimes a youth, sometimes a mix.
A counselor and president have similar responsibilities listed in the church handbook. A president is called to lead these efforts. What are some things they might do?
"Participate in God's work of salvation and exaltation, get to know and serve each young woman in their class, plan and conduct sunday meetings and other activities, participate in ward efforts to share the gospel, and participate in temple and family history efforts"
Name one other thing a secretary might do
Make an agenda, take notes during a meeting, keep track of assignments.
Conducting on Sunday includes what 3 responsibilities?
1.) Calling for opening and closing prayers.
2.) Leading the YW theme (until curriculum changes in Sept).
3.) Reviewing assignments or counseling about topics during the last few minutes of class.
Each sunday when there is YWs, youth presidencies will meet for a few minutes after church and have a short meeting with their adult leaders. Name one thing they should talk about.
"They counsel together and seek revelation about the Lord's will for their class. These meetings may include discussions on serving members, with special attention to supporting new members and reaching out to less-active members, and planning class meetings, service, and activities."
Name one thing an adult YW leader is responsible for
- serves on the ward council
-ministers to & loves individual YW
-Teaches and mentors YW in their presidency responsibilities
-supports YW in planning and carrying out activites and lessons.
-helps YW prepare to return to God's presence. Helps them become life long disciples of Christ as they make and keep sacred covenants.
Why would praying for those you lead and serve be an important part of your calling?
"Through you, He (Heavenly Father) can touch hearts, strengthen conversion, and guide His sons and daughters along the covenant path."
Prayer - keeps you focused on people. Allows God to inspire you to act and bless others.
Does a secretary just do administrative things?
She is a full participating member of a presidency. She should pray for those in her class, minister, counsel, fill in at meetings if needed, and anything else the other presidency members do.
Conducting at an activity includes what 3 responsibilities?
1.) Calling on opening and closing prayers
2.) Leading everyone in the activity
3.)Leading a reflection at the end of the activity (adult leaders will demonstrate this for the first little while!)
What is the purpose of a Young Women's Class?
"The Young Women organization helps God's beloved daughters prepare to return to His presence. It helps young women become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ as they make and keep sacred covenants and deepend their conversion. In their classes and gatherings, young women serve others, fulfill covenant responsibilities, build unity, and learn and live doctrine."