Young Women Theme

[applepansy]

Originally Posted by robanah

I am so glad that they don't have something we have to recite in Relief Society. I loved the Young Women's theme but I hated reciting it on a weekly basis. Didn't they add a few lines?? I think they did just before I got out of Young Women's I think. It was hard for us older young women to recit the new lines after saying the old ones for so many years

There have been two changes over the years. The RS has a similar theme. Some Wards recite it, some don't. Its encouraged to memoraize it.

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[applepansy]

Originally Posted by jsmalley116

Why cant the young men have something like that...lol

They do. . . well they did in our old ward and in this ward. It was the same in both Stakes. I can't find it at the church website.

Hey. . . I found the article. "Behold the Man"

"We are sons of our Heavenly Father and disciples of Jesus Christ. We act in 'faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.'11

"As a bearer of the Aaronic Priesthood:


I will live the gospel of Jesus Christ.12

I will magnify priesthood callings.13

I will give meaningful service.14

I will prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.15

I will commit to, prepare for, and serve an honorable full-time mission.16

I will live worthy to receive temple covenants and prepare to become a worthy husband and father.

The reference in the October 1997 Conference issue is : See D&C 110:7*9. Text is adapted from the Aaronic Priesthood mission statement in Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Handbook (1991), 6.

[RainofGold]

Originally Posted by applepansy

I saw an announcement somewhere that they are adding Virtue to the YW Values. Does anyone know?

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A Return to Virtue
"Now is the time for a return to virtue!" The attribute and value of Virtue has been added to the Young Women theme. "Virtue is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. It encompasses chastity and moral purity."
The time has come for the young women of the Church to lead the world in a return to virtue. This is the time to be pure and to qualify for the guidance of the Holy Ghost. In the coming year, it is our desire that all young women and their leaders focus on the meaning of virtue, what young women can do to accept and act upon this value, and how this attribute can strengthen young women as they prepare to be worthy to make and keep sacred covenants and receive temple ordinances.
We will distribute through local priesthood leaders and also post online the Personal Progress value experiences and projects associated with this value. We desire all young women to complete and be recognized for completing this value, in addition to the seven values listed in the Personal Progress book. You may want to study the following scriptural references as you contemplate a return to virtue.
"I believe one virtuous young woman led by the Spirit can change the world."