Example: Sam was ordained
a priest when he turned 16.
Related Resources:
Organization
of the LDS Church Priesthood
Definition:
Office in the Aaronic Priesthood. With the Melchizedek
Priesthood priests teach, baptize, bless the sacrament, visit homes, lead meetings,
assist elders and administer in other ordinances.
Related Terms
• Aaronic
Priesthood
• Baptize
by Immersion
• Bishop
• Deacon
• High
Priest
• Melchizedek
Priesthood
• Ordain
• Ordinance
• Priesthood
• Teacher
• Sacrament
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(the LDS Church) is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized
during His life on earth.
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings,
home teaching, and activities.
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