This year, our stake Primary held a temple and priesthood preparation meeting in November with all young men and young women who will be turning 12 in 2025. We talked about preparing to go to the temple for the first time and how we can all be ready to represent the Savior by accessing and honoring the priesthood. These are exciting times! .

There are so many incredible resources out there for young people who are preparing to go to the temple for the first time. On this page, you will find several links to videos and information about baptisms for the dead and other aspects of temple attendance.

Receiving the Aaronic Priesthood is also a sacred and exciting time for young men. It’s important to understand what this means and what our responsibilities are as we take this next step in our spiritual development. Young women can also learn about how to access priesthood power and use that power every day. As we do this, we can grow spiritually and bless the lives of others.

Resources

• “Priesthood Principles,” General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, chapter 3, ChurchofJesusChrist.org

• Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019, 76–79.

• Russell M. Nelson, “The Price of Priesthood Power,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2016, 66–69.

• “Planning New Temple and Priesthood Preparation Meeting? Here Are Some Guidelines,” Church News, Jan. 25, 2018, ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

• Doctrine and Covenants 20:38–60 (duties of priesthood holders).

• Ezra Taft Benson, “What I Hope You Will Teach Your Children about the Temple,” Ensign, Aug. 1985, 6–10.

• Russell M. Nelson, “Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings,” Ensign, May 2001, 32–35.

• Thomas S. Monson, “The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 90–94.

• Dallin H. Oaks, “The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 49–52.

• Quentin L. Cook, “Roots and Branches,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 44–48.

• Neil L. Andersen, “Power in the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 92–95.

• Carole M. Stephens, “Do We Know What We Have?” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 12–14.

• “Standing in Holy Places” (video, 5:36).

• “Temple Challenge” (video, 2:08).