The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized according to the Lord’s instructions, as detailed in this week’s reading in the Doctrine and Covenants. One of the ways we can apply the Lord’s guidance in these sections to our families is to establish councils within our homes. We should, with our children, “sit in council with them, and to teach them their duty, edifying one another” (D&C 107:85).
Holding councils within our families allows us to live after the manner of God. Jesus Christ explained that family matters “are to be made in all righteousness, in holiness… meekness and long-suffering… and charity” (D&C 107:30). If we work through difficulties in life as a family, we will be all the more prepared to live as a family throughout eternity.
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We have some great activities and resources to help assist you in celebrating a Christ-centered Easter this year! We recommend picking the activities that work best for you and your family. We think just a few activities will allow you to celebrate Easter, but also allow you time to focus on our Savior and what He has done for us. Our hope is that you will find something meaningful for your family to help celebrate this special holiday!
Scripture Study
Read D&C 107:42-50 as a family. As you read, keep a list of all the different family members Adam ordained on the Priesthood Ordination sheet. Count all the names after you finish reading. Talk about why Adam would want to share the priesthood with his family. Then share ways your family has been blessed by the priesthood.
Go & Do Activity
Talk with your family about the priesthood. Read D&C 107:22 and discuss what it means to support our church leaders. Then, deliver a nice note to one of your ward leaders using the printable cards included with the lesson.
Hands-On Activity
Read D&C 108:3. Using the Carefully Living My Covenants Brings Blessings activity, review the covenants you made or will make, and how you can “bee” more careful with your vows and “bee” a covenant keeper. After discussing how you can be covenant keepers, let each person make a bee craft.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams.
Hands-On Activity
Play “Family Scavenger Hunt” by writing the names of everyone in your family on separate slips of paper and putting them in a hat or bowl. Have your child pick a name and find a picture of that family member in your home. While looking at the picture, have your child share something they love about each family member. Make sure you share something, too! Repeat the process until all the names have been picked. Teach that Heavenly Father also loves your family very much. He wants your family to have the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father restored His priesthood to the earth to bless families. Talk about ways the priesthood blesses families. For example, temple sealings, baby blessings, priesthood blessings when we are sick or need guidance, etc. Share an experience of a time that the priesthood blessed your family. Show your child pictures of baby blessings or baptisms of family members.
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Though the writings of Isaiah can be intimidating to study, we are encouraged to dive in and embrace this special part of the Old Testament. Isaiah is unique in that the entire book is written by him, as opposed to the historical texts we read earlier this year. Think about it: the word of the Lord straight from the mouth of an ancient prophet in your own home.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guidebook on how to be a better parent? On how to have less contention in the home? A word or two on having more patience and kindness? The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom given to David, Solomon, and others who sought the guidance of Heaven. Many verses, when read with prayer and real intent, can answer our prayers when we need heavenly guidance in raising our children, such as this one: “A soft answer turneth away wrath” (Proverbs 15:1).
As we continue through Psalms, we are taught that humility is required to recognize God’s personal affection for each of His children. Heavenly Father knows each of us better than we know ourselves—our thoughts, strengths, and struggles—and offers His scriptures as a light to guide us home through life’s darkness and challenges.