Lesson Schedule for Relief Society (2024)

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How often are Relief Society activities? ›

Meetings: Home, family, and personal enrichment meetings held quarterly (rather than monthly) for all sisters. Activities: Enrichment activities offered regularly (weekly, monthly, or as determined by ward Relief Society leaders) for sisters with similar needs and interests.

First and third Sundays: Sunday School. Second and fourth Sundays: priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women. Fifth Sundays: youth and adult meetings under the direction of the bishop.

Sunday School classes are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. They last 50 minutes. Classes begin and end with a prayer. With the bishopric's approval, the Sunday School president organizes classes for adults and youth.

At the very beginning of ward or branch Relief Society meetings — on the second and fourth Sundays of each month — right after the opening prayer, Relief Society sisters have the opportunity to counsel together about subjects that mean the most to them.

Relief Society meetings focus on topics in one or more talks from the most recent general conference. The Relief Society presidency prayerfully selects messages to discuss based on sisters' needs. Hymns may be sung to enhance a lesson. Meetings should end with a prayer.

After the death of Joseph Smith in June 1844, Brigham Young assumed leadership of the majority of Latter Day Saints. Desiring to continue plural marriage, Young disbanded the Relief Society before leaving Nauvoo for the Salt Lake Valley.

No priesthood keys were delivered to the Relief Society. Keys are conferred on individuals, not organizations. The same is true of priesthood authority and of the related authority exercised under priesthood direction. Organizations may channel the exercise of such authority, but they do not embody it.

| Dec. 23, 2022, 11:33 a.m. This week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued new guidance about Sunday meetings. Effective immediately, second-hour meetings such as Sunday school, Relief Society, priesthood and youth classes will open with a prayer.

Engage students' senses by incorporating hands-on experiences into your lesson plans. Conduct experiments, organize field trips, or set up practical activities that allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Hands-on experiences deepen understanding, foster curiosity, and promote active learning.

Second and fourth Sundays: priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women.

What is the Mormon Sunday rule? ›

Latter-day Saints believe in keeping the Sabbath Day (Sunday) holy, so many of them avoid shopping, recreation, restaurants, and similar activities on Sunday. Why do people go to church on Sunday? Because that causes others to have to work on a day that is set aside for rest.

Must have a strong faith and commitment to Christian values. Experience working with children in a teaching or mentoring capacity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans.

Founded as the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo in 1842, the organization has operated as a charitable, educational, and religious sisterhood for most of the 150 years since its establishment under the direction of Latter-day Saint prophet Joseph Smith.

Activity coordinator, assistants, and committee:

Help the Relief Society presidency coordinate the planning of Relief Society activities to help sisters: Learn and practice skills (9.2. 1.3). Apply principles of provident living and spiritual and temporal self-reliance (9.2.

The Relief Society Presidency is responsible for helping the women of the congregation learn welfare principles such as work, self-reliance, provident living, personal and family preparedness, and compassionate service of others.

The Relief Society disbanded for a short time in 1844 after the death of Joseph Smith and the exodus of Latter-day Saint to the Salt Lake Valley. It was reorganized in 1867 and still operates today, with millions of members worldwide. Eliza R.