FHE ~ The Preisthood

Opening Song: “The Priesthood is Restored,” Children’s Songbook #89

Scripture: Abraham 1:18


Lesson/Activity:
Read and discuss Abraham 1:1-19 with your family; or if your children are young, tell the story in your own word. Then, share the following:

Our Family is Blessed by the Priesthood

Explain to your family that this priesthood or power of God that Abraham was given is the same priesthood that the fathers or sons in your family have. One of the reasons the Lord has given men the priesthood is so that they can bless their families. Every member of your family who is a member of the Church has had some blessings from the priesthood.
Let each person tell about a blessing he has received through the power of the priesthood. For example:
1. Talk about the blessings the children received as babies. Tell about the event, who attended the meeting, who assisted the father or gave the blessing, how the name was chosen, etc. Any details you can remember will be fascinating to the child about whom you are talking as well as to other family members. Be sure to include an expression of how you felt on these occasions.
2. A family member who has been baptized and confirmed could tell about that experience and how he felt.
3. A family member could tell about receiving an anointing and blessing when s/he was ill.
4. Someone in your family could share his feelings about receiving a father’s blessing.
5. share your feelings about going to the temple to be sealed if you have had a temple marriage.

Treat: Make and eat the favorite treat of the priesthood holder in your home.