Education
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. ~ Doctrine and Covenants 130:18
For Strength of Youth
- Read section on Education while looking for the following items (write on board) Split into 3 groups (or 6 groups):
- Things Heavenly Father wants us to do
- become more like him
- educate your mind
- develop your skills and talents
- develop responsibility
- develop your capacity to appreciate life
- Blessings He has promised
- education will prepare us for greater service in the world and in the church.
- provide for yourself, your family, and those in need.
- wise counselor and companion to your spouse
- informed and effective teacher for your future children
- open doors of opportunity
- find answers to challenges of life
- invite companionship of the Holy Ghost.
- Advice about education
- plan to obtain an education
- be willing to work diligently
- be willing to make sacrifices
- share your educational goals with others so that you have a support system
- be a lifelong learner
- study scriptures and words of prophets.
- participate in seminary and institute
- be a lifelong spiritual learner.
Spiritual and Temporal
- Why is it so important to get an education? Spiritually? Temporally?
- Where do you want to be in 5 years? 10 Years? Education will help you get there.
- Where do you see yourself after you leave this earth life? Education will help you get there.
Goal Setting (handout)
- Pick one thing you want to work towards and make a plan of how you will get there.
- Examples:
- I want to be a mother and live with my family for eternity.
- I want to be a father and be able to support my family.
- I want to get through school quick.
- I want to be living on my own.
- I want to go on a mission.
- I want to get married in the temple.
- I want to start my own business.
- I want to be a good example and leader.
- I want to truly understand the scriptures.
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