Definitions
What are the 2 meanings of the word priesthood?
Power & authority of God
Power & authority that God gives to man to act in all things necessary for the salvation of God's children
When was the Aaronic Priesthood restored?
15 May, 1829
Typically what is the age range for those holding the Aaronic Priesthood?
11 - 17
Where does the Aaronic Priesthood get its name from?
Aaron, the brother of Moses
What are the 4 offices of the Aaronic Priesthood?
Deacon
Teacher
Priest
Bishop
What are 3 other names for the Aaronic Priesthood?
Levitical Priesthood
The preparatory priesthood
The lesser priesthood
When was the first bishop ordained in this last dispensation?
4 February 1831
When may worthy male members first receive the Aaronic Priesthood?
January the year they turn 12
New converts
Who restored the Aaronic Priesthood in this last dispensation?
John the Baptist
What are the duties of the deacons?
Pass the sacrament
Help the bishop watch over members, i.e. service & gather fast offerings
Where does the authority of the priesthood come from?
The ordination
Through a calling or assignment given by leaders who hold the priesthood keys
When did the official age schedule for ordinations in the Aaronic Priesthood get established?
1908
Deacons - 12-15
Teachers - 15-18
Priests - 18-21
When may young men be ordained to the office of deacon?
January 1st of the year they turn 12
Who were the 2 individuals to receive the Aaronic Priesthood when it was restored in this last dispensation?
Joseph Smith
Oliver Cowdery
What are the duties of the teachers?
All the duties of the deacons
Prepare the sacrament
Serve as a ministering brother
Where does the power of the priesthood come from?
Through obedience and worthiness, i.e personal righteousness
When were the age ranges adjusted to what they are now for the Aaronic Priesthood?
1954
When may young men be ordained to the office of teacher?
January 1st of the year they turn 14
Anciently, what tribe held the Aaronic Priesthood?
Tribe of Levi
What are the duties of the priests?
Duties of deacons
Duties of teachers
Bless the sacrament
Baptize and perform baptisms for the dead
Ordain others to the offices of priest, teacher, and deacon
What are the keys of the priesthood?
Right to preside and direct the affairs of the Church within a jurisdiction
What year was it when the revelation was received that all worthy male members could receive the priesthood?
1978
When may young men be ordained to the office of priest?
January 1st of the year they turn 16
New converts
Who was the first bishop of this last dispensation?
Edward Partridge
What are the duties of a bishop?
Oversee temporal & spiritual matters
Receive revelation for the ward
Provide welfare assistance
Oversees records, finances, the care & use of the local meetinghouse