Divine Roles

             

Divine Roles

Core:

Young Women

You have divine roles as a daughter of God -now and in the future: daughter, sister, wife, mother, nurturer, etc.

1. In your Young Women Personal Progress read "Divine Nature" "Required Value Experiences" including each of the scriptures. Even if you have completed this in the past do it again now. 
2. Type or hand write and come prepared to share your impressions about divine feminine qualities and your understanding of and appreciation for womanhood. 
3. Start at least one value experience and include in your paper what you are working on. I invite you to share and inspire us with what you are working on.  

Young Men

You have divine roles as a son of God -now and in the future: son, brother, full-time missionary, husband, father, priesthood bearer, provider, presider, protector, etc.

1. In your Young Men Duty to God read "Spiritual Strength" "Understanding Doctrine" Learn and Act. Even if you have completed this in the past do it again now. (I have linked to Deacons but it is the same for Teachers and Priests) For our purposes study "The Priesthood and Priesthood Keys".
2. Type or hand write and come prepared to share your impressions and what you have learned about "The Priesthood and Priesthood Keys".
3. Learn and reflect on what your priesthood duties (select the proper office that you hold: deacon, teacher, priest) are and evaluate how you are doing at fulfilling them. Come prepared to share what your priesthood responsibilities and privileges are and include them in your paper. I invite you to share and inspire us with blessings you have experienced as you have fulfilled these priesthood responsibilities.

Journeyman:

Before working on level 2 do level 1; then work on the following:

1. Do a word study for "genius".
2. Type or hand write a list of some of your natural abilities? Add to this list things you seem drawn to, very interested in? Ask a parent, other family member, and close friend what they would add to the lists. 
3. Choose a skill to work on developing that relates to something on your list. Include in your writing what you are working on. You are welcome to bring something to teach or show us related to this. 

Master:

Before working on level 3 do levels 1 and 2; then work on the following:

1. Read in "True to the Faith" "Patriarchal Blessings" 
2. Read this great article that helps answer questions about patriarchal blessings such: How do I know if I'm ready? How can I prepare? How old do I have to be for a blessing? and many others. 
3.  If you haven't received your blessing, prayerfully consider if now is the time to receive yours; if you have received it, prayerfully read it and note things in there that are pointed out about your personal, specific divine nature and missions. 

Begin reading “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho

Those that read this are invited to a book discussion with food. Comment in the notes if you are going to participate. You would need the book finished by the end of January.

Principle: Faith

FAITH

Reminder to start reading chapters 1-3 of "The Robe"

Core:

1. Learn about at least 2 of the following people. I've included a couple link to get you started, check back because I may find a couple other great links to share. Feel free to add some in the comments too. (We’ll be playing a game and you will want to know as much as you can about them.)

• Martin Luther
• William Tyndale
• John Wycliffe
• Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc)
• Cornelia "Corrie" ten Boom
• William Bradford
• Or someone else, that exemplifies faith, of your choice, from Northern Europe.

2. Consider and record: How did these individuals show faith? How is faith a leadership principle?

3.Prepare a discussion question and add it in the comments below.

Journeyman:

Before working on level 2 do level 1; then work on the following:

1. Read about faith in the scriptures or a General Conference talk.

2. Andrew Lang: The Story of Joan of Arc. If you don't have a way to read this you could listen to this on librivox (it's just over 2 hours long).

3. Ponder, pray and record how Heavenly Father would have you increase your faith.

Master:

Before working on level 3 do levels 1 and 2; then work on the following:

Read “The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom

Those that read this are invited to a book discussion with food. Comment in the notes if you are going to participate. Plan on having the book finished by October 26.

Principle: Responsibility & Accountability

Early Exploration

Inspirements:

Core 
Everyone should prepare before class by:

1. Finding out what responsibility & accountability mean
2. Learn about an early explorer of your choice and their story.
3. When and where they lived? Where did they explore? What was the purpose of their exploration? What was the outcome?

Journeyman 
(If you choose to work on level 2, you should complete level 1 first.)

1. Write down your own definitions for responsibility & accountability.
2. Write down 5 responsibilities you have, as well as to whom you are accountable to for each.
3. What was the motivation for the explorer you learned about? What was their responsibility and to whom were they accountable? How does their story affect you?

Master
(If you choose to work on level 3, you should complete levels 1 and 2 first.)  

1. Ponder and pray to know which responsibility in your life you should focus on improving. 
2. Discuss it with one or both of your parents. 
3. Work on it and ask for help or guidance. 
4. Return and report to your parent(s) and Heavenly Father on your progress. 
5. Create something that shows what you have learned about this explorer, yourself, responsibility & accountability.

Resources for Early Explorers:
Scroll down to see middle school and high school on this Libraries of Hope Page for some resource suggestions; it is not necessary to use these.