Many countries celebrate Mother’s Day this month—a good time to remember that we are spirit children of both a Heavenly Father and Mother.
While many details about Mother in Heaven have not yet been revealed, here are some basic truths we do know:
- The doctrine of heavenly parents is a cherished belief among Latter-day Saints.
- Our heavenly parents work together for the salvation of the human family.
- Our highest goal in life is to become more like our heavenly parents.
Multiple Church resources—including hymns, scriptures, conference talks, and Church documents—teach of heavenly parents. Want to learn more? Explore the list below!
- Gospel Topics essay: Mother in Heaven
- The Family: A Proclamation to the World
- “O My Father,” Hymns, no. 292
- Gospel Topics essay: Becoming like God
- Young Women theme
Parenting Goals
What kind of parent do you want to become someday? It’s never too early to start developing the qualities you want to have as a grownup!