Lesson 46

Lesson Title: "The Purpose and Value of Education"

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 1 at lds.org. With Ensign, New Era, and Friend references

OBJECTIVE:

Each young woman will understand the purpose and value of education throughout her life.

PREPARATION:

1. Picture 20, young woman in a vocation; picture 21, young mother helping her children read; picture 22, young woman teaching in a Church meeting. All are located at the back of the manual.
2. Prepare three wordstrips that say "In a vocation," "In the home," and "In the Church and community."
3. Optional: Prepare a display of educational materials such as school textbooks, scriptures, music books, and a ruler.
4. Review the counsel about education on page 9 of For the Strength of Youth.
5. Assign young women to present any stories, scriptures, or quotations you wish.

ATTENTION GETTER:

Tell the story by Jeffrey R. Hollard found at the beginning of the lesson.

LESSON:

CONCLUSION:

Explain that education is a vital part of our growth on earth. As we gain knowledge, we will learn to appreciate all that the Lord has provided for us. Increased knowledge and educational training will help us in every aspect of our lives and make us better able to build the kingdom of God. There is no better or more convenient time to obtain a good education than in our youth. We should take advantage of the educational opportunities available to us and search for knowledge in all areas.

Encourage each young woman to make the most of the educational opportunities that are available to her. Suggest that she choose one subject in school or an aspect of the gospel that she wants to learn more about and concentrate on that topic. Ask her to report to the class or a young women leader or to write in her journal about the things she learns.

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