The Priesthood

Topic: The Priesthood

Song: The Fifth Article of Faith (page 125, Children’s Song Book)

Lesson: Display pictures from the Gospel Art kit that show the priesthood in action

(#601: Baptism, #602: Gift of the Holy Ghost, #603: Sacrament, #407: Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood)

What is the Priesthood? The priesthood is the power of God given to men on the earth.

John the Baptist restored the priesthood to Joseph Smith.

With the priesthood, men can baptize, give others the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and bless and pass the sacrament.

Daddy has the priesthood so he can give you blessings when you are sick to help you feel better.

Bear testimony that the priesthood is a gift from God and we are blessed to have the priesthood on the earth today.

Closing: Sing Love is Spoken Here (page 190).

The Priesthood