The Priesthood FHE Lesson

The Priesthood FHE Lesson
by Missy Felsted, Digitized and adapted by Lara Goold
Materials needed: Scriptures, pencils and drawing paper for everyone
Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to teach about the restoration of the priesthood, the priesthood offices and
responsibilities, and the blessings obtained through the keys of the priesthood.
Scripture: “The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers
of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.”
Doctrine and Covenants 121:36
Opening song(s) and prayer:

“The Priesthood is Restored,” Children’s Songbook, page 89
“Love is Spoken Here,” Children’s Songbook, page 190
Lesson: 1. Lesson Development
Opening Activity: Begin lesson by giving each child a piece of paper and pencil. Ask them to
draw something that is powerful. This may be a superhero, cartoon character, storybook hero,
wind, waterfall, etc. Discuss with the children things that they are familiar with that are
powerful
Show picture of earth. Ask the following—“What is powerful enough to create the earth?
Who has the power? Is this power on earth?
Explain that the power that was used by Jesus Christ to create the earth is more powerful than
any other things we may think of. This power is on the earth today—it is called the priesthood.
Teach the children that the priesthood is the power given by God to man to act in His name.
2. The Restoration of the Priesthood (show picture of Joseph & Oliver with Peter,
James, and John)
A long time ago, the priesthood was on the earth. When the people became wicked, the
priesthood power was taken from the earth. While Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were
translating the Book of Mormon, they read accounts about baptism and the authority to baptize.
They prayed to Heavenly Father concerning this authority and they were visited by an angel,
John the Baptist, who gave Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the authority to be ordained to the
Aaronic priesthood. Later, Joseph and Oliver were given the Melchizedek priesthood by Peter,
James, and John. The restoration of the priesthood to the earth was a very important part of the
restoration of the church. This power, given by God, allows for His worthy servants to act in
His name.
3. The Organization of the Priesthood (priesthood puzzle)
The priesthood organization leads and directs the church today. Each office of the priesthood
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has specific duties and responsibilities that are outlined in the scriptures. The priesthood offices
can be compared to a church building with Jesus Christ at the cornerstone and the apostles and
prophets as the foundation.
Allow each child to choose a piece of the church building from the bag. Read the scripture
reference on the back of the piece to teach the responsibilities of each priesthood offices. Create
a church building from the pieces as shown on the instructions .
4. Blessings of the Priesthood (need orange sheet for recording answers and pictures1-6)
Ask the following: “What blessings do you receive from the priesthood? By what authority are
they performed? Why are these blessings important?
Write down the children’s answers on the enclosed sheet. Show pictures when each ordinance is
discussed.
*Baptism
*Gift of the Holy Ghost
*Blessing of the Sacrament
*Passing of the Sacrament
*Sealing of couples and families in the temple
*Administering to the sick
5. Priesthood Keys game : Hide the ten “priesthood keys” around the house. Put the sign
that states, “The Priesthood Unlocks the Gate to Eternal Life” by the lesson treat. Instruct the
children to search for the priesthood keys that are hidden. As each one is found (or after all have
been found) discuss the statement on the key and why it is important. After all keys have been
found, tell the children that we can only obtain eternal life (life with and like God) through the
power of the priesthood.
Bear your testimony about the blessings of the priesthood that have blessed you in your life.
Closing song: “A Young Man Prepared,” Children’s Songbook, page 166

“When Jesus Christ was Baptized,” (second verse especially), Children’s Songbook, page 102
Closing Prayer:
Refreshments: See below for a yummy recipe
Enrichment: Based on the ages and attention spans of your children, choose one or more of the following enrichment
activities to enhance the message of the lesson. Enrichment activities do not necessarily need to be
completed on the same night as the lesson. We often use them as reinforcement/reminders during the
week.
Older Children: Discuss with older children the priesthood line of authority. For those who have been
baptized or ordained to the priesthood, show them the line of authority that was used to perform such
 
ordinances for them. Explain that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is different from other
churches because of the priesthood line of authority that comes from Jesus Christ through Peter, James,
and John, to each generation of priesthood holder until it reaches them.
Younger Children:
Complete the priesthood word puzzles that are included.
Read “The Right Key” from the March 2000 Friend magazine and discuss.
CHOCOLATE REVEL BARS

From http://recipeshoebox.blogspot.com
1 c. butter 
2 c. packed brown sugar 
1 tsp. baking soda 
2 eggs 
2 tsp. vanilla 
2 1/2 c. flour 
3 c. rolled oats 
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips 
1‐ 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 
2 tsp. vanilla
Set aside 2 Tbsp. butter. In mixing bowl beat remaining butter, then add brown sugar and baking soda. Beat in eggs and 
vanilla. Add flour. Then add rolled oats. 
 
Filling: In sauce pan, combine the reserved 2 Tbsp. butter, the chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk. Cook 
over low heat until chocolate melts. Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in the nuts (optional) and the vanilla. 
Press 2/3 of the rolled oat mixture into the bottom of a greased 15"x 10"x 1" pan. Spread chocolate filling over dough. 
Dot remaining rolled oat mixture on filling. 
 
Bake in 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes.  Enjoy 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Organization of the Priesthood Puzzle 
High Priest Scripture:  D&C 68:19; 107:10, 12 
                                               
 
 
Organization of the Priesthood Puzzle 
Scriptures: 
Seventy:  D&C 107:25, 34, 38, 93‐97 
Apostles and Prophets: D&C 107:23 
Evangelist/Patriarch: D&C 107:39‐56 
 
 
Organization of the Priesthood Puzzle:  
Scriptures: 
Priest:  D&C 20:46‐51 
Elder: D&C 20:42‐45, 70; 46:2; 107:11 
Teacher: D&C 20:53‐59; 42:12 
Deacon: D&C 20:57‐59; pass sacrament 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I Can Receive Blessings From the Priesthood.
These Blessings Include:
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Priesthood Keys Game:  (hide this gate near the refreshments) 
 
 
Priesthood Keys (10 total)—after cutting out and laminating (if desired) hide these keys around the house 
 
Priesthood Keys (10 total)—after cutting out and laminating (if desired) hide these keys around the house
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Priesthood FHE Lesson

by Missy Felsted, Digitized and adapted by Lara Goold

Materials needed: Scriptures, pencils and drawing paper for everyone

Opening song(s) and prayer:

Lesson: 1. Lesson Development

3. The Organization of the Priesthood (priesthood puzzle)

Closing song: “A Young Man Prepared,” Children’s Songbook, page 166

Refreshments: See below for a yummy recipe

Complete the priesthood word puzzles that are included.

CHOCOLATE REVEL BARS

These Blessings Include:

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