Why are fathers so important?

By Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Adapted from “Fathers,” Ensign, May 2016, 93–97.

Heavenly Father is our Father. He loves us perfectly, and He works to help us be happy and return to Him.

He planned for fathers to love, protect, and take care of their families. Fathers and mothers are equal partners.

Fathers’ most important work is to teach their children and help them love Heavenly Father.

If you don’t have a father living with you, you are not any less important or valued. Heavenly Father can help us become righteous fathers or mothers someday.