Marriage and Family Relations Participant’s Study Guide Title Page Introduction Overview of the Marriage and Family Relations Course Part A: Strengthening Marriages Lesson 1: “The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan” Lesson 2: Developing Unity in Marriage Lesson 3: Nurturing Love and Friendship in Marriage Lesson 4: Responding to Challenges in Marriage Lesson 5: Responding to Challenges through Positive Communication Lesson 6: Strengthening Marriages through Faith and Prayer Lesson 7: The Healing Power of Forgiveness Lesson 8: Managing Family Finances Part B: Parents’ Responsibilities to Strengthen Families Lesson 9: “Children Are an Heritage of the Lord” Lesson 10: The Sacred Roles of Fathers and Mothers (Part 1: Fathers’ Roles) Lesson 11: The Sacred Roles of Fathers and Mothers (Part 2: Mothers’ Roles) Lesson 12: Teaching Children through Example and Instruction Lesson 13: Teaching Gospel Principles to Children (Part 1) Lesson 14: Teaching Gospel Principles to Children (Part 2) Lesson 15: Guiding Children As They Make Decisions Lesson 16: Family Prayer, Family Scripture Study, and Family Home Evening