Jaxon!

This is to help you learn the Articles of Faith, and other things about the gospel.
I love you!
Grandma Dorsey

Have you seen this game yet? Try it!  http://www.lds.org/friend/online-activities/activities/articles-of-faith-memory-quest

I've just started making this blog for you. I'll be adding to it -- probably on Sundays!  

Mom and Dad, here is the article in the Encyclopedia of Mormonism about the Articles of Faith: http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Articles_of_Faith 

The Articles of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The First Article of Faith
1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.  

Children's Songbook: The First Article of Faith

The Second Article of Faith
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

Children's Songbook:  The Second Article of Faith

The Third Article of Faith

3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
Children's Songbook:  The Third Article of Faith

The Fourth Article of Faith

4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Children's Songbook:  The Fourth Article of Faith

The Fifth Article of Faith

5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by  prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
Children's Songbook:  The Fifth Article of Faith

The Sixth Article of Faith

6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers,  evangelists, and so forth.
Children's Songbook:  The Sixth Article of Faith

The Seventh Article of Faith

7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions,  healing,  interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
Children's Songbook:  The Seventh Article of Faith

The Eighth Article of Faith

8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
Children's Songbook:  The Eigth Article of Faith

The Ninth Article of Faith

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
Children's Songbook:  The Ninth Article of Faith

The Tenth Article of Faith

10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will  reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal  glory.
Children's Songbook:  The Tenth Article of Faith

The Eleventh Article of Faith

11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
Children's Songbook:  The Eleventh Article of Faith

The Twelfth Article of Faith

12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
Children's Songbook:  The Twelfth  Article of Faith

The Thirteenth Article of Faith

13  We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Children's Songbook:  The Thirteenth Article of Faith


Joseph Smith   (See this post: 

Joseph Smith Wrote the Articles of Faith)

http://www.ldsliving.com/story/70357-the-articles-of-faith-13-weeks-of-fhe

Joseph Smith Wrote the Articles of Faith

     In 1842 a man named George Barstow was writing a history of the state of New Hampshire, and he wanted to include a chapter about the members of the Church living in New Hampshire. Mr. Barstow did not know much about the Church and wanted to find out what the Latter-day Saints believed. Since the headquarters of the Church were in Nauvoo, Illinois, Mr. Barstow contacted his friend John Wentworth, who was the editor of a newspaper in Chicago, Illinois.

     Mr. Wentworth asked Joseph Smith about the beliefs and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Prophet answered with a letter that has become known as the Wentworth Letter. In it he told Mr. Wentworth about the First Vision and how he received and translated the gold plates, and he also described the organization of the Church and the persecution and history of the Saints. In the last part of this important letter, the Prophet listed some of the basic beliefs of the Church. This list has become known as the Articles of Faith.

     Joseph Smith wrote the Articles of Faith to help people who are not members of the Church understand how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is different from other churches. The Articles of Faith do not contain all of the teachings and beliefs of the Church, but they do explain some of our most important beliefs. They can help build faith, understanding, and a testimony of the gospel, and they also give us a good foundation for sharing the gospel with others.

     The Articles of Faith were never published in Barstow’s history of New Hampshire or in Wentworth’s newspaper, but they were published by a Church newspaper in 1842. In 1880 members of the Church at the October general conference raised their hands in common consent to accept the Articles of Faith as scripture. They are now included as scripture in the Pearl of Great Price.

-- From this Primary Lesson Manual

The First Article of Faith

1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

You can remember that this is number 1 because some religions have taught that Heavenly Father and Jesus and the Holy Ghost are all one person.   We know that they are three separate persons who are "one in purpose."  Their purpose is "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."  (Moses 1:39) 

Your parents are two separate people, but they are one in purpose.  They work together to bring about the happiness and eternal relationships in your family, and to bless the lives of other people, too.   

This is a family home evening plan for the First Article of Faith:
http://ldsliving.com/story/70683-fhe-the-first-article-of-faith

The Second Article of Faith

2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2012/02/article-of-faith-no-2.html

Transgression  = Violation or breaking of a commandment or law.

This brief article from The Friend explains the second Article of Faith:
http://www.lds.org/friend/2011/02/article-of-faith-2?lang=eng&query=Adam%27s+transgression


Here is a story to go with this Article of Faith: http://www.lds.org/friend/1996/02/and-not-for-adams-transgression?lang=eng&query=transgression


This is a family home evening plan for the Second Article of Faith:
http://ldsliving.com/story/70692-fhe-the-second-article-of-faith

The Third Article of Faith

3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2012/02/article-of-faith-no-3.html

Aliea, you just studied the Fourth Article of Faith, that talked about principles and ordinances.
What is  principle?
What is an ordinance?

What is the Atonement of Christ?

This is a family home evening lesson plan for the Third Article of Faith:
http://ldsliving.com/story/70693-fhe-the-third-article-of-faith

The Fourth Article of Faith

4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Children's Songbook:  The Fourth Article of Faith

•  (A principle is a basic doctrine or law. An ordinance is a sacred ceremony with spiritual meaning that is performed by someone with priesthood authority.)  From the manual for Primary 6 - Old Testament
• http://www.lds.org/manual/primary-6-old-testament/lesson-6-adam-and-eve-lived-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng

This is a plan for a family home evening about the Fourth Article of Faith:
http://ldsliving.com/story/70694-fhe-the-fourth-article-of-faith

The Fifth Article of Faith

5   We believe that a man must be called of God, by  prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2012/02/article-of-faith-no-3.html

This is a plan for a family home evening about the Fifth Article of Faith:
http://ldsliving.com/story/70695-fhe-the-fifth-article-of-faith

The Sixth Article of Faith

6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers,  evangelists, and so forth.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwzZOexj-O_gc0hPTEdzd19XRGM/edit

What is meant by "the Primitive Church""
What are apostles? 
What are prophets?
What are pastors?
What are teachers?
What are evangelists?


Here is a family home evening about the Sixth Article of Faith:
http://ldsliving.com/story/70696-fhe-the-sixth-article-of-faith
(pastors = bishops; evangelists = patriarchs)

The Seventh Article of Faith

7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions,  healing,  interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwzZOexj-O_gR2NfZDJ6WEZXYzQ/edit

This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Seventh Article of Faith: 
http://ldsliving.com/story/70697-fhe-the-seventh-article-of-faith

The Eighth Article of Faith

8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2013/01/article-of-faith-poster-no-8.html

Children's Songbook:  The Eighth Article of Faith

This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Eighth  Article of Faith: 
http://ldsliving.com/story/70698-fhe-the-eighth-article-of-faith

The Ninth Article of Faith

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwzZOexj-O_geFVTd3hmN1Raazg/edit



This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Ninth Article of Faith: 
http://ldsliving.com/story/70699-fhe-the-ninth-article-of-faith

The Tenth Article of Faith

10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will  reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal  glory.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwzZOexj-O_gcGJpWjdyWnoxYlE/edit

This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Tenth  Article of Faith: 
http://www.ldsliving.com/story/70700-fhe-the-tenth-article-of-faith

The Eleventh Article of Faith

11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

Children's Songbook:  The Eleventh Article of Faith

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2014/01/article-of-faith.html

This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Eleventh  Article of Faith: 
http://www.ldsliving.com/story/70705-fhe-the-eleventh-article-of-faith

The Twelfth Article of Faith

12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.


Children's Songbook:  The Twelfth  Article of Faith

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2014/01/article-of-faith-poster-no-12.html

This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Twelfth  Article of Faith: 
http://www.ldsliving.com/story/70706-fhe-the-twelfth-article-of-faith

The Thirteenth Article of Faith

13  We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.


Children's Songbook:  The Thirteenth Article of Faith

Thirteenth Article of Faith 1 -- These posts gradually leave out more and more words from the 13th Article of Faith, so you can remember them!

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2014/01/article-of-faith-poster-no-13.html

What do these words mean:

honest
from honor


true

chaste
pure, unmixed

benevolent 
(kindhearted)   from Latin benevolēns , from bene  well + velle  to wish]

virtuous
virtue 

early 13c., "moral life and conduct, moral excellence," vertu, fromAnglo-Fr. and O.Fr. vertu, from L. virtutem (nom. virtus) "moralstrength, manliness, valor, excellence, worth," from vir "man" 

What is an admonition?
to urge to a duty; remind: to admonish them about their obligations.
It comes from Latin for to remind, give advice to, warn. 

Who is Paul?

What does it mean to endure?
The word comes from the  Latin indūrāre  to harden, make lasting, equivalent to in- in-2  +dūrāre  to last, be or become hard, derivative of dūrus  hard (from Dictionary.Com)
Durable comes from the same root word.  

What does it mean to be "of good report"?

https://www.lds.org/friend/1999/07/funstuf?lang=eng

This link leads to a plan for a family home evening lesson about the Thirteenth   Article of Faith: 
http://www.ldsliving.com/story/70707-fhe-the-thirteenth-article-of-faith

Grandma's Notes to Herself

http://c586449.r49.cf2.rackcdn.com/Article%20of%20Faith%20Puzzles.pdf
Better font:  http://c586449.r49.cf2.rackcdn.com/Article%20of%20Faith%20Puzzles%20Different%20Font.pdf