Teach Me to Walk in the Light
Who is responsible for teaching children the gospel? (General Handbook 12.2.1.1)
Parents are responsible to teach their children the gospel and help them live it. Primary leaders and teachers support parents in this responsibility.
At what age do children start the children and youth program? (General Handbook 12.2.1.4)
The year they turn 8.
What should the music leader coordinate with the presidency? (General Handbook 12.1.5)
The music leader and presidency coordinate which songs to teach the children.
Who can be called as a valiant activity leader? (General Handbook 12.3.6)
Valiant activity leaders can be the children’s Primary teachers. They can also be other members the Primary presidency recommends and the bishopric calls. At least two leaders attend each activity. Leaders can be two women, two men, or a married couple.
What is one of the most important responsibilities of the ward primary presidency? (General Handbook 12.3.2)
The Primary presidency helps parents prepare children to enter and progress along the covenant path. This is one of their most important responsibilities.
Fill in the blank. Primary teachers are called to teach and ______ to specific age-groups of children. (General Handbook 12.3.5)
Minister
What are the four areas for personal development goals? (General Handbook 12.2.1.4)
Spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social.
How long should singing time last? (Appendix C - For Primary - Instructions for Singing Time and the Children's Sacrament Meeting Presentation)
20 minutes.
Who plans the Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting? (General Handbook 12.1.7)
The Primary presidency plans a Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting each year. The bishopric gives direction.
Who should make sure the primary presidency is aware of children eligible for baptism, children coming into nursery, new children/visitors, and those advancing into youth programs? (General Handbook 12.3.3)
The Secretary.
What resource is available as a guide in training teachers? (General Handbook 12.3.2)
Teaching in the Savior’s Way
How many goals are children encouraged to accomplish per year? (General Handbook 12.2.1.4)
One goal in each category per year.
What do children learn in singing time that helps them throughout life? (General Handbook 12.1.5)
Singing time helps children feel Heavenly Father’s love and learn about His plan of happiness. As children sing about gospel principles, the Holy Ghost testifies of their truthfulness. The words and music will stay in the children’s minds and hearts throughout their lives.
Primary Presidencies may organize an annual community service activity. Ideally who should this activity focus on serving? (General Handbook 12.2.1.3)
Other children.
Who should take a young child to the restroom during primary? (General Handbook 12.5.4)
Leaders and teachers should encourage parents to take their children to the restroom before Primary. During Primary, a young child must be taken to the restroom by a parent or legal guardian. Leaders and teachers should not take children into the restroom.
What is taught on the 5th Sundays in Primary? (General Handbook 12.1.4)
“Appendix B: For Primary—Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path.”
What are the emblems of belonging that a child receives at the beginning of the year that they will turn 8? (General Handbook 12.5.7)
A ring and a picture of the temple.
Does the primary music leader also lead the music in nursery? (General Handbook 12.3.4)
The music leader can help with music for nursery when invited. An additional music leader may be called if needed.
True/False: Primary presidencies may occasionally hold activities for all primary age children including service activities. (General Handbook 12.2.1.3)
True.
True/False: A youth can substitute teach in primary. (General Handbook 12.3.5)
False. Youth should not teach in Primary, including as substitutes.
Presidency members can support parents in teaching their children the gospel by sharing this resource in the Gospel Library. (General Handbook 12.3.2)
“Preparing Your Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path” in Come, Follow Me.
Who visits the home or Primary class of children who will turn 8 during the year and introduces the children and youth program to them? (General Handbook 12.5.7)
The bishop, one of his counselors, or members of the Primary presidency.
Does the music leader lead the children in welcome and birthday songs? (Primary, Instructions for my Calling, FAQs)
No. The reduced time requires that the focus of singing time should reinforce the scriptures and related principles the children are learning at home and in class.
How often are valiant activities held? (General Handbook 12.2.1.3)
Two times per month.
Who are CTR rings given to, and when? (General Handbook 12.5.6)
The children who are turning 4 receive CTR rings at the beginning of the year.