Responsibilities

The Lord is grateful for your willingness to serve in His Church. Below is an overview of the responsibilities for your calling.

Purpose of the Aaronic Priesthood

Aaronic Priesthood quorums help young men make and keep sacred covenants and deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His gospel. The purpose of a quorum is to help priesthood holders work together to participate in God’s work of salvation and exaltation. (See General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10.1, Gospel Library.)

Deacons Quorum

Young men join the deacons quorum beginning in January of the year they turn 12. At this time they are also eligible to be ordained deacons if they are prepared and worthy. Duties include passing the sacrament and assisting the bishop in “administering all temporal things” (Doctrine and Covenants 107:68). (See 10.1.3.1.)

Counselor

The deacons quorum counselors support the president with his responsibilities, including leading quorum efforts in participating in God’s work of salvation and exaltation; getting to know and serve each quorum member, including those who do not attend quorum meetings; strengthening new and returning members; teaching quorum members their priesthood duties; and planning and conducting quorum meetings (see 10.4.2). The quorum presidency should meet regularly (see 10.4.3).

Service and Activities

The bishopric and youth quorum leaders, supported by advisers, plan service and activities. These should help accomplish the work of salvation and exaltation. They should be balanced among four areas of personal growth: spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual. (See 10.2.1.3.)

Guidelines and Policies

Additional guidelines and policies, including supporting young men with disabilities, receiving Children and Youth emblems, and gathering fast offerings, are found in section 10.8 of the General Handbook.