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Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods

Find information and resources about the Aaronic Priesthood and Melchizedek Priesthood including their duties, callings, home teaching helps, and lesson ideas. The Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods are held by worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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What is the Priesthood?

In the LDS Church we believe in the priesthood but what does that mean? What is the priesthood? Find out in this FAQ what the priesthood is and what is done with the priesthood.

LDS Church Manuals: Aaronic Priesthood

LDS Church Manuals for the Aaronic Priesthood including leaders and parents.

LDS Church Manuals: Melchizedek Priesthood

A list of LDS Church Manuals for the Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society.

Booklet: How to Perform Priesthood Ordinances

A small booklet that teaches how to perform some of the basic Priesthood Ordinances. Just print and easily fold together, all it takes is one little cut!

Priesthood - Definition

What is the priesthood? - From the LDS Glossary.

Aaronic Priesthood - Definition

What is the Aaronic Priesthood? - From the LDS Glossary.

Melchizedek Priesthood - Definition

Definition of the Melchizedek Priesthood - From the LDS Glossary.

LDS Priesthood: Top Ten Marriage Articles

Everyone in this life is affected by marriage, either that of their parents, their own, or their children's. Keeping a marriage strong while surviving life's trials can be a huge struggle, but learning from other's experiences can help us through these times. Here's my list of top ten LDS articles on marriage.

Women and the Priesthood

Do Mormon women hold the priesthood through their husbands? What is the patriarchal order? Are Mormon women oppressed?

Good Habits: Calendar and Bookmark

The best way of changing bad habits is to replace them with good ones. These printable bookmarks and calendar will help you remember and keep your goal as you work to create a good habit.

LDS Priesthood Activity Ideas

There are hundreds of great activity ideas (including service ideas) listed here! Some of the ideas will work better for different organizations: Priesthood, Primary, Youth, Relief Society, Ward, Stake, Family, etc.

Black and the Priesthood

For a long period of time Black African members of the LDS Church were unable to hold the Priesthood. Learn about the revelation the prophet received that changed this.

Goals: Making and Achieving Them

Here is a list of 10 steps that will help you create and achieve your goals. Don't miss page two's goal tracking tools and ideas!

High Priest: LDS Humor Comic #2

A personal favorite, this LDS Humor Comic about the high priests is sure to make you laugh!

Cub Scouts: LDS Humor Comic #6

This funny comic shows a frequent problem that happens during this fun cub scout event.

FatherWork

"The most important...work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes" (Harold B. Lee) Contains over 300 pages of information about fatherhood.

Duty to God Web Tracker

A site for Young Men leaders to track the Duty to God program. Keep track of items that are passed off and print or email the information as needed!

What is an Apostle?

What is an Apostle and why does Jesus Christ choose men to be His Apostles? Learn of this holy appointment and calling in the Melchizedek Priesthood.

How Has the Priesthood Helped You?

Share your personal experiences of how the restored priesthood has blessed your life and that of your family. Be sure to read those stories submitted by other site visitors.

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