100 Years of Seminary Celebration

President Boyd K. Packer, modern-day apostle of Jesus Christ (Mormon leader), spoke last evening at a special broadcast to youth, teens, Mormons and friends of other faiths at what was called the “Seminary Centennial Broadcast.”  Seminary is a high-school course of religious instruction for youth, equipping them to face their daily challenges and draw nearer to Jesus Christ.  Church youth, Mormon/LDS leaders, parents and the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–the First Presidency–attended and addressed the gathering. Over 350,000 youth are participating globally in a scripture study course with their peers during their high school years.  It produces a youth fortified by the word rather than the world, and enables them to understand the divine doctrines of Christ’s gospel and atoning sacrifice and to apply them personally.  President Eyring addressed the youth, sharing the history and growth of this marvelous inspired program, and Elder Packer addressed issues of morality and the standards of truth around relationships, gay lifestyles, and facing the future.

Parents of all faiths and youth, teens, young adults, are invited to view the archived Mormon Seminary Broadcast/Devotional on Educating Youth in Truth and Righteousness here.

The Centennial program will additionally be rebroadcast on January 29 at 6 pm MST and it is already available online in ASL, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish and in stake (LDS/Mormon meetinghouse) centers around the world. 

Listed below are additional resources about Seminary and the 100 year celebration:

President Boyd K. Packer in Earning Answers in Seminary
Newsroom article Seminary Program Celebrates Century of Teaching Mormon Teens
Seminary Centennial Broadcast webpage
Seminary 2011-2012: Welcome from Elder Oaks

Pew Study Mormons in America

A report based on a study by the Pew Center’s Forum on Religion and Public life titled “Mormons in America” has been released, showing findings about members of the Church in the United States. Read more about the study and its findings in the Newsroom.

New Duty to God Website

A newly updated version of the Duty to God website is now available for the young men of the Church. Through this website, young men can create and save Duty to God plans, record journal entries, and watch videos.

President Uchtdorf and Elder Andersen visit Guatemala

Watch videos and view photos of President Uchtdorf and Elder Andersen’s visit to Guatemala in this article published on Prophets and Apostles Speak Today, a section on LDS.org that highlights teachings and experiences from living prophets and apostles.

Scripture Mastery iOS App

In his October 2011 General Conferenceaddress, Elder Richard G. Scott said “To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.”  TheScripture Mastery app, available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, is a handy tool for anyone trying to memorize scripture mastery verses and the Articles of Faith.