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Captain moroni and
Proclamation to theWorldScriptureRead the story of Moroni and his title of liberty using the corresponding
pictures below. Print off, cut out and laminate the flannel board pictures.
Print off the Proclamation to the world and We believe the family is
ordained of God and glue them together. Read the We believe the family . . .
article and then explain the proclamation in your own words.
A flag is a wonderful thing. Every nation has a flag that
is a symbol of the people and what they hope to be.
The Book of Mormon tells about a very special flag called
the Title of Liberty. It was made by a great leader named
Moroni, who became a general of the Nephite army when
only twenty-five years old.
With the help of the Lord, Moroni was successful in
winning many battles against the Lamanites.
Most of the Nephite people loved the Lord and wanted to
serve Him, but there was one man named Amalickiah who
wanted to become king. He gathered some of his followers
to destroy those who served God so they would not be
able to interfere with his wicked plans.
General Moroni was angry when he heard of the evil
plans of Amalickiah. In his anger Moroni tore his coat,
took a piece of it, and wrote some words upon it. Fastening
the cloth to the end of a pole, Moroni named it the Titleof Liberty.
Then Moroni went among the people waving this unusual
flag so all of the people could see what he had written. He
said to them, Whosoever will maintain this title upon the
land, let them come forth and enter into a covenant
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that they will maintain their rights, and their religion,
that the Lord God may bless them.
The people were eager to do what was right and to follow
Moroni, so they made a covenant to serve God.
The words written on the Title of Liberty made the people
want to do their very best.
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This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the
General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
WE, THE FIRST PRESIDENCY and the Council of the TwelveApostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a
woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to
the Creators plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
ALL HUMAN BEINGSmale and femaleare created in theimage of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of
heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and
destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual
premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
IN THE PREMORTAL REALM, spirit sons and daughters knewand worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted
His plan by which His children could obtain a physical
body and gain earthly experience to progress toward per-
fection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of
eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family
relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred
ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it
possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and
for families to be united eternally.
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT that God gave to Adam and Evepertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and
wife. We declare that Gods commandment for His children
to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We
further declare that God has commanded that the sacred
powers of procreation are to be employed only between
man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
WE DECLARE the means by which mortal life is created to bedivinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its
importance in Gods eternal plan.
HUSBAND AND WIFE have a solemn responsibility to loveand care for each other and for their children. Children
are an heritage of the Lord (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a
sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness,
to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to
teach them to love and serve one another, observe the com-
mandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever
they live. Husbands and wivesmothers and fathers
will be held accountable before God for the discharge of
these obligations.
THE FAMILY is ordained of God. Marriage between man andwoman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled
to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by
a father and a mother who honor marital vows with com-
plete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be
achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord
Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are estab-
lished and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repen-
tance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and
wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers
are to preside over their families in love and righteousness
and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and
protection for their families. Mothers are primarily respon-
sible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred re-
sponsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one
another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circum-
stances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended
families should lend support when needed.
WE WARN that individuals who violate covenants ofchastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to ful-fill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable
before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of
the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and
nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern
prophets.
WE CALL UPON responsible citizens and officers of gov-ernment everywhere to promote those measures designed
to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental
unit of society.
THE FIRST PRESIDENCY AND COUNCIL OF THE TWELVE APOSTLESOF THE CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
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Amalickiah was a wicked man. He prom-
ised the Nephites many things if they would
make him the king. Many people believed
him and turned away from righteousness.
Moroni was the captain over the Nephite armies.He was righteous and believed in Jesus Christ. When
Moroni heard that many people were being led away by
Amalickiah, Moroni became angry with him. He knew
the people were in danger of losing their freedom.
Moroni tore off a piece of his coat and wrote on it,
In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and
our peace, our wives, and our children (Alma 46:12).
He fastened the fabric to the end of a pole and called
it the title of liberty. Then he prayed for the people and
visited them, waving the title of liberty and calling on
the Nephites to join him in protecting their freedom
(see Alma 46:121).
You live in a day when there are people like
Amalickiah who want to lead us away from following
Heavenly Fathers plan. One of the most important parts
of that plan is families.
Heavenly Father wants members of the Church to
understand His plan for families. The First Presidency and
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote The Family:
A Proclamation to the World to declare what we believeabout families. Like the title of liberty, the proclamation
can encourage us to remember and explain what we
believe.
Activity
Remove page 14, and mount it on heavier paper.
Hang the proclamation in a place where your family
can see it and remember the importance of strengthen-
ing each other.
B Y C H E R Y L E S P L I N
The family is central to the Creators plan for the
eternal destiny of His children (The Family: A
Proclamation to the World).
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MATTHEW REIER
We Believe the FamilyIs Ordained of God
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StoryPrint off and laminate the story. Read the story together and talk about
how we can have a stronger family. Then print off, and cut out the 2 pages
of the house parts. You will want to glue the words to the back of each
part of the house. Then laminate. Have your child pick each piece of the
house, read the back to them and accomplish the challenge. When you haveaccomplished the challenge you can tack the piece to the fridge or a board
till the whole house is together.
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I looked down at my feet. I dont think that.
Good! Because youre not smart. Youre a freak!
Yeah. Kylie laughed. And a geek.
Janna stepped closer. I dont like you, she said,
and I dont like you in our class.
Whats the problem?
I turned to find my brother David standing beside me.
Janna stepped back. This little nerd thinks shes
smarter than me.
Shes not a nerd. Shes my sister. David put his
hand on my shoulder. And she hasnt done anything
to you. If you keep being mean to her, Im going to
hear about it.
Janna looked at my brother. He was taller and wider
than she was. What grade are you in? she asked.
Sixth.
Oh, she said. She and Kylie took a few more steps
back. Well, OK. Well leave her alone.
David turned me around and guided me to the bus.
Then he went to join his friends.
I got on the bus and sat down, feeling a little dazed.
I couldnt believe it. David had stood up for me! I
knew then that even though we didnt always get
along, David was my brother and he loved me. I
suddenly felt very grateful for him.
At dinner that night, David seemed surprised when
he noticed the red plate at his seat. Whats this for? he
asked.
I put it there, I said. Its for being a great older
brother.
David laughed as I told our parents what had
happened. I made David sound like a superhero.
Were proud of you for helping your sister, Dad
said.
David smiled. Its good to be a hero, he said.
I grinned at him. Its even better to have one as
an older brother.
We often take our families . . . for granted.
But in times of danger and need and change,
there is no question that what we care about
most is our families!
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorumof the Twelve Apostles3
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A Happy HomeB Y J E N N I F E R M A D D YChurch Magazines
ILLUSTRATIONS BY DENISE KIRBY
Instructions: Remove these two pages from the magazine andglue them onto heavier paper. (You can also copy them or print them
from friend.lds.org.) Cut out the pieces of the house and the descriptions
that go with them. As you put the house together, read the description
for each piece. When the house is complete, think about the things you
could do to help make your own house a happy home. You can also do
this activity with your family during a few family home evenings.
ServiceIn Matthew 25:3540, Jesus teaches that when we serve others we are also
serving Him. When you serve your family members, it shows you love them
and want them to be happy. You can strengthen your love asyou serve each
other, and as your family serves others. Service will bring joy and happinessinto your lives and into the lives of those you serve. Think of a few things
you can do to serve your family members. Then help your family think of a
way you can serve together.
Forgiveness
Service
Supp
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SupportJust as a house needs a strong foundation,
you and your family members need each
others support. In the Book of Mormon,
King Benjamin said that Jesus Christ is sup-
porting you from one moment to another
(Mosiah 2:21). Try to follow His example.
Something as simple as a smile can showyour sister that you care about her. Maybe
your dad is having a hard day, or your
brother is worried about a test at school.
Or maybe youre happy because someone
made breakfast for you. What could you
do to show that you support and love your
family?
PrayerHeavenly Father hears every prayer that
you and your family say. In 3 Nephi 18:21,Jesus tells us that we should pray with our
families. Having family prayer can bring
your family closer together as you ask for
blessings for each other and thank Heavenly
Father for the things He has given you. As
you pray every day, you will feel the com-
fort and warmth of the Holy Ghost in your
life and in your home. Think of a blessing
that someone in your family might need.
Ask your mom or dad if it can be included
in your next family prayer.
ForgivenessYour little brother just broke
your favorite toy. Are you going
to yell at him, or are you going to
forgive him? Sometimes it is hard
to forgive someone who has hurt
you. But forgiveness is an impor-
tant part of having a loving and
happy home. Heavenly Father
is happy to forgive us when
we repent of doing something
wrong, and He wants us to be
kind and forgiving of our family
members. Think about the story
of how Josephs brothers sold
him into Egypt, and then read
how Joseph forgave them in
Genesis 45:115.
FaithFaith in Jesus Christ is an
important gospel principle.
Even though you cant see
Jesus, you and your familycan trust in Him and try to
follow His commandments.
Think of the faith Lehis
family needed when they
left their home in Jerusalem,
and the faith Noahs fam-
ily needed when they went
into the ark. Having faith
in Christ and in His gospel
can bring happiness and
peace to your family, even
if youre having a hard time.
In Alma 32:2631 you will
nd an experiment aboutfaith that the prophet Alma
asks you to try.
Faith
Prayer
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ActivityPrint off, cut out and laminate the code below. You can decipher the code
using a dry erase marker. Then you can use the same code to write a letter
to grandparents. Or just write a normal letter to grandparents.
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