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Lesson Title: "The Sacred Power of Procreation"
OTHER RESOURCES:
OBJECTIVE:
Each young woman will develop an appreciation for her body and the godly power of procreation..
PREPARATION:
- Picture 17, Boyd K. Packer (64332); picture 18, A Young Woman; picture 19, A Young Couple with a Family; picture 20, A Group of Teenagers; picture 21, A Couple in Front of a Temple. All are located at the back of the manual.
- If possible, invite the bishopric counselor responsible for young women to read the talk by Elder Boyd K. Packer contained in the lesson. Use the pictures listed above to illustrate the talk as indicated.
- Prepare a card for each young woman containing the quotation from Elder Mark E. Petersen.
- Assign young women to present any stories, scriptures, or quotations you wish.
Note to the teacher:
Be aware and sensitive in case any of the young women have had difficulty in the area of chastity. Encourage them to believe that they can be cleansed. Remind them of the words of Elder Packer: “Go to your bishop. He holds the key to this cleansing power.”
ATTENTION GETTER:
Start your lesson by following the questions at the beginning of the lesson.
LESSON:
Lesson 33 at lds.org
CONCLUSION:
Explain that the law of chastity, like God’s other laws, was given to bring happiness. Sex is sacred and beautiful when used properly in marriage. You may want to read the statements found at the end of the lesson.
Conclude with your testimony of the blessings of keeping morally clean.
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