Who was the prophet when the Proclamation was first presented to the First Presidency?
Howard W Hunter
What date was the proclamation read?
23rd September 1995
How did Elder Rasband say we should treat The Proclamation?
With the reverence
What is the first principle taught in the Proclamation?
That marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God.
What do parents have a solemn responsibility to do?
To love and care for each other and for their children .
What was the name of General RS President when the Proclamation was read?
Elaine Jack
What year did the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles begin discussion on The Proclamation?
1994
Why was the Proclamation written?
Because of concern about society and governments were pulling away form God's laws for family, marriage and gender.
What is the second doctrinal truth taught?
The family is central to Gods plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
How is happiness in family life most likely be achieved?
When founded upon the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Who read The Family: A proclamation to the World?
Gordon B Hinckley
How many years is it since it was first published?
30 years
What had the General RS Presidency decided to focus the upcoming Genral RS meeting on?
Families
What is the 3rd doctrinal truth?
We are created in the image of God and each is a spiritual son or daughter of God.
Successful marriages and families are established and minted on what?
Principle of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, wholesome recreational activities. (100n points for each correct one)
What were the names of the First Presidency when the Proclamation was read?
Gordon B Hinckley, Thomas S Monson, James E Faust
When was Elder Rasband called as an Apostle?
2015
When President Hinckley spoke at the Women's session he said they had felt to ward and forewarn what?
Of standards, doctrines, and practices relative to the family.
What does the Proclamation state about gender?
It is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal and eternal identity and purpose.
In what sacred responsibilities are parents obligated to help one another as equal partners?
Fathers are to preside over families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for they families. Mother are primarily responsible for the nurture of children.
What were the names of the Quorum of the 12 when the Proclamation was first read?
Boyd K Packer, L Tom Perry, David B Haight, Neal A Maxwell, Russell M Nelson, Dallin H Oaks, M Russell Ballard, Joseph B Wirthlin, Richard G Scott, Robert D Hales, Jeffrey R Holland, Henry B Eyring (100 points for every correct answer)
When did President Hunter die?
March 1995
What did Elder Rasband suggest those with concerns regarding the Proclamation do?
Turn to him, pray, trust Him and His promises.
Heavenly Fathers plan enables what?
Family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave.
List the things parents have a sacred duty to do.
(1)Rear children in love and righteousness, (2)provide for their physical and spiritual needs, (3)to teach them to love and serve one another, (4)to observe the commandments of God, (5)be law-abiding citizens. (100 points for each correct one)