The importance of family in the Fathers plan

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The importance of family in the Fathers plan

• The Family A Proclamation to the World

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How the family, the Church, and Scouting address
the needs of each young man (boy), strengthen the
family, and build faith and testimony in the Lord
Jesus Christ
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How the Church (quorum), family, and Scouting
work together to prepare young men to serve
missions

• The Family
• Teaches children application of gospel principles
• Teaches children how to work, be responsible, and
  serve others
• Provides a loving environment in which boys and
  young men can feel the Spirit and develop a
  testimony
• Provides opportunities for parents and family to
  work together in all Scouting programs

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How the Church (quorum), family, and Scouting
work together to prepare young men to serve
missions

• The Church
• Teaches the doctrines by which boys and young men
  should live
• Provides an environment in which every you man
  can feel that he belongs
• Helps prepare boys to receive and honor the
  Priesthood and to serve.
• Helps strengthen families.
• Develops leadership in young men so they are
  strong and righteous family, church and community
  leaders

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How the Church (quorum), family, and Scouting
work together to prepare young men to serve
missions

• Scouting
• Teaches values that are in harmony with gospel
  principles
• Provides opportunities to practice and apply
  gospel principles in an outdoor/activity setting
• Provides leadership opportunities for boys and
  young men to prepare them for missions, be
  righteous husbands, fathers, and community
  leaders
• Promotes family unity
• Allows for learning, application of skills, and
  practice of lifes experiences which helps
  develop wisdom, fairness, compassion, and common
  sense

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How the Aaronic priesthood, Young Men, and
Primary together strengthen families
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Questions for discussion

• As a parent, what do you hope for as your son
  participates in Scouting?
• As a church leader, what benefits have you seen
  come to young men as a result of Scouting?
• What concerns do you have for the youth in your
  area that might be addressed by a Scouting
  program?