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The Primary and Scouting

The Primary and Scouting. All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children. 3 Nephi 22:13 Primary Theme. The purposes of Primary are to help children: Feel Heavenly Father’s love for them Learn and Understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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The Primary and Scouting

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  1. The Primary and Scouting

  2. All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children. 3 Nephi 22:13 Primary Theme

  3. The purposes of Primary are to help children: • Feel Heavenly Father’s love for them • Learn and Understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ • Feel and Recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost • Prepare to make and keep Sacred Covenants 11.1 Handbook 2

  4. In 1952, Primary was given responsibility for Cub Scouting for LDS boys 8-10 years of age and Boy Scouting for eleven-year-old boys. • Ever since, a close working relationship has existed between the primary and the Boy Scouts of America.

  5. “And it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had been in the land of Bountiful for the space of many days, the voice of the Lord came unto me, saying: Arise, and get thee into the mountain. And it came to pass that I arose and went up into the mountain, and cried unto the Lord.” 1 Nephi 17:7

  6. “And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying: Thou shalt construct a ship, after the manner which I shall show thee, that I may carry thy people across these waters.” 1 Nephi 17:8

  7. Nephi was asked to build a ship. • We have been asked to build boys.

  8. President Henry B. Eyring Taught • You are called of God • The Lord will guide you • The Lord will magnify you

  9. “It is far better to build boys than to mend men.” President Thomas S. Monson (Ensign April 1988)

  10. How do we help “Build” boys? • Through Scouting and Cub Scouting

  11. Cub Scouts are part of the whole Priesthood picture. It’s where we lay the foundation.

  12. The purposes of Scouting and Cub Scouting is the same: To provide activities and leadership opportunities to young men in the Church preparing for future duties as: • Missionaries • Fathers • Husbands • Temple-going Melchizedek Priesthood Holders

  13. Whither shall I go that I may find ore to molten, that I may make tools to construct the ship after the manner which thou hast shown unto me? 1 Nephi 17:9

  14. As we “Build” boys, we too need “Tools” to help us. • Scout Manuals

  15. Scout Manuals Each Scout manual contains the achievements necessary to complete each badge.

  16. As we “Build” boys, we too need “Tools” to help us. • Scout Manuals • Scout Handbook -Available to view online at lds.org

  17. Scout Handbook The Scout Handbook explains the relationships between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America.

  18. As we “Build” boys, we too need “Tools” to help us. • Scout Manuals • Scout Handbook -Available to view online at lds.org • Cub Scouts Meeting Resource Guide

  19. Cub ScoutsMeeting Resource Guide The Meeting Resource Guide contains a yearly outline, that when followed, will allow each boy to complete all necessary requirements for each badge regardless of when they enter the Den.

  20. As we “Build” boys, we too need “Tools” to help us. • Scout Manuals • Scout Handbook -Available to view online at lds.org • Cub Scouts Meeting Resource Guide • Faith In God

  21. Faith In God To maintain a gospel focus in scout activities, leaders use the Faith In God For Boys guidebook as one of their resources.

  22. As we “Build” boys, we too need “Tools” to help us. • Scout Manuals • Scout Handbook -Available to view online at lds.org • Cub Scouts Meeting Resource Guide • Faith In God • Handbook 2: Administering the Church • Available to view online at lds.org

  23. Handbook 2Administering the Church Leaders learn their duties by studying the instructions in Church Handbooks. These instructions can facilitate revelation if they are used to provide an understanding of principles, policies, and procedures to apply while seeking the guidance of the Spirit.

  24. As we “Build” boys, we too need “Tools” to help us. • Scout Manuals • Scout Handbook -Available to view online at lds.org • Cub Scout Meeting Resource Guide • Faith In God • Handbook 2: Administering the Church • Available to view online at lds.org

  25. Other “Tools” Include: • Preparing Spiritually • Keeping the Commandments • Studying the scriptures and teaching of latter-day prophets • Praying • Fasting • Humbling ourselves before the Lord 3.2.1 Handbook 2

  26. Other “Tools” Include: • Ministering to Others • Remembering their names and becoming acquainted with them (Moroni 6:4) • Loving them without judging them (John 13:34-35) • Watching over them and strengthening their faith “one by one” as the Savior did (3 Nephi 11:15; 17:21) • Establishing sincere friendships with them (D&C 20:47) 3.2.3 Handbook 2

  27. Other “Tools” Include: • Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ: • Sharing Testimonies • Conducting doctrinally based discussions in classes and activities 3.2.4 Handbook 2

  28. “Scouting is fun and has an important purpose! Woven through all the fun is an INSPIRED program that really works. Scouting is about learning and living the gospel. Scouting can reinforce positive character values and leadership skills that are taught in the home.” (Cheryl C. Lant, Former Primary General President)

  29. We are not just called as Leaders for Sunday or just on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon or evening. Our calls go far beyond that.As Paul Taught…

  30. Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

  31. The Lord will qualify those He calls. Members do not need to be highly experienced before serving. We can learn from: • Experience • Exercising faith • Working diligently 3.3.3 Handbook 2

  32. Scouting can help young men and boys enhance close relationships with their families and the Church while developing strong and desirable traits of character, citizenship, and physical and mental fitness. Scouting under Church sponsorship should become an extension of the home, Primary classes, and Aaronic Priesthood quorums. 1.1 Scouting Handbook

  33. Scouting prepares boys to become righteous men who hold and honor the priesthood of God. Scout leaders have the responsibility to help each boy CONNECT what he is learning in scouting to his priesthood preparation and his future as a covenant keeping missionary, husband, and father. Cheryl C. Lant (www.lds.org/primary)

  34. As we help to “Build” our boys, “After the manner which [the Lord] shall show thee” (1 Nephi 17:8), may they be as strong as Nephi’s ship so that when there arises “a great storm, yea, a great and terrible tempest” (1 Nephi 18:13)our boys will be able to withstand by having: • Feet firmly planted on Gospel Sod • Hands tightly grasped to the Iron Rod

  35. Just as Nephi’s ship made it to the “Promised Land” we, along with our boys, can make it to the Celestial Kingdom.

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