The Family: A Proclamation to the World

General Handbook

Teaching the Doctrine of The Family (Beck)

Unit 1: Truth & Law

Unit 1 Scriptures

The Love and Laws of God (Nelson)

Truth and the Plan (Oaks)

The Eye of Faith (Andersen)

The Prophet of God (Andersen)

Becoming Like God

Mother in Heaven

Unit 1 Additional Readings

Unit 2: Gender & Eternal Identity

Unit 2 Scriptures

Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan (Bednar)

It is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone (Dew)

Excerpts from "A Plea to My Sisters" and "The Price of Priesthood Power " (Nelson)

Spiritual Treasures (Nelson)

We can Do Better and Be Better (Nelson)

Excerpts from “Brethren We Have a Work to Do” & “Let Us Be Men” (Christofferson)

Helping Those Who Struggle With Same Gender Attraction (Holland)

Unit 2 Additional Readings

Unit 3: Covenants & Ordinances

Unit 3 Scriptures

The Importance of a Physical Body

Come, Follow Me (Nelson)

The Power of Covenants (Christofferson)

Let This House Be Built unto My Name (Bednar)

The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power (Renlund)

Celestial Marriage (Nelson)

Unit 4: Chastity & The Sanctity of Life

Unit 4 Scriptures

Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments (Holland)

We Believe in Being Chaste (Bednar)

Children (Andersen)

Love and Marriage (Nelson)

Making the Right Choices (Scott)

Pornography (Oaks)

Intimacy in Marriage

Unit 4 Additional Readings

Unit 5: Happiness in Family Life

Unit 5 Scriptures

General Handbook of the Church

Living After the Manner of Happiness (Holland)

Parents and Children (Oaks)

A Prayer for the Children (Holland)

A Sin-Resistant Generation (Jones)

Mothers Who Know (Beck)

Covenant Women in Partnership with God (Eyring)

Fathers (Christofferson)

Unit 5 Additional Readings

Unit 6: Protect the Family

Unit 6 Scriptures

Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship (Hales)

Promoting Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: Fundamental Principles, Practical Priorities, and Fairness for All (Wickman)

Of Rights and Responsibilities: The Social Ecosystem of Religious Freedom (Kearon)

Defenders of the Family Proclamation (Oscarson)

To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse (Scott)

What Matters Most is What Lasts Longest (Ballard)

Unit 6 Additional Readings

Unit 3 Additional Readings

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Elder Bruce R. McConkie, “Celestial Marriage” https://books.byui.edu/-agyV

Elder David A. Bednar, “Honorably Hold a Name and a Standing” https://books.byui.edu/-Dwfq

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