Priesthood Basics
The Authority given to act in Gods name to bless each other.
The Priesthood
Passing the sacrament and collecting fast offerings belong to which priesthood and priesthood office?
Aaronic priesthood, Deacons
The authority to direct how the priesthood is used
Priesthood keys
True or false: women can be given priesthood authority?
True! Through covenants, service, and assignment, women are given priesthood authority.
How is the Power of Godliness manifest? D&C 84:19-21
Through the fulfillment of the ordinances of the Priesthood (Baptism, Endowment, etc).
Name the two priesthoods
Aaronic (preparatory) and Melchizedek (greater)
Preparing the sacrament, watching over the church, and being a good example are duties for which priesthood and office?
Aaronic, teacher.
Who can hold priesthood keys?
Prophets, Apostles, bishops and local leaders, temple presidents, mission presidents, and quorum presidents.
Name one way women serve with priesthood authority.
In the temple, callings, teaching, leading in the home. Any way in which they are fulfilling a calling or assignment, OR keeping/making covenants.
What is promised if we partake in priesthood ordinances? D&C 84:19-22
To see the face of God
A body of Brethren holding the same priesthood office.
A Quorum
What can a priest do that a teacher cannot?
Bless the sacrament, baptize, and ordain other priests.
How does someone receive priesthood authority?
Ordination and/or assignment
Whose priesthood keys does the Relief Society President use?
The Bishop
What is the oath and covenant of the Priesthood? D&C 84:33-44
Heavenly Father gives us His oath that we can have the power and blessing of the priesthood (Eternal life, seeing the face of God) if we covenant with Him to magnify our callings, be faithful in keeping the commandments, and live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
What is the difference between priesthood power and priesthood authority?
Authority comes by ordination or calling, Power comes from personal righteousness.
Name two Melchizedek priesthood offices
Elder, High Priest, Patriarch, Seventy, Apostle
What is the difference between and office and a calling?
Office is a priesthood position (Elder, deacon). Calling is an assignment that uses the authority of the priesthood.
Which priesthood does the Primary fall under?
Melchizedek. All auxiliaries fall under the Melchizedek Priesthood.
What does the Lord say about treating the Book of Mormon and his Commandments lightly? What are the consequences? D&C 84:52-57
Don't do it! They will have their minds darkened and be under condemnation--until they repent, remember the Book of Mormon, and keep the commandments.
Who holds all the priesthood keys?
The prophet and apostles BUT only the prophet exercises all those keys
What is a Bishops role in the ward?
Preside over the ward, judge in Israel, care for the poor and needy, spirit of discernment.
What is the main responsibility of someone with priesthood keys?
To direct the work of the priesthood in their area
True or false:Women can perform ordinances.
True! In the temple, women perform the washing and anointing ordinances for other women.
In D&C 84:79-82, What promise does the Lord give to those who go forth to preach the gospel "without purse or scrip" and what principle does this teach about trusting in God?
The Lord was instructing early missionaries to trust Him completely for their needs. They were not to worry about bringing their own food, money, or extra clothes, but to rely on the Lord to provide for them.