My Calling as a Sunday School Teacher

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 Sunday School

The Sunday School helps accomplish God’s work of salvation and exaltation. It does this by helping God’s children learn and live the gospel of Jesus Christ (see General Handbook, 13.1).

Sunday School Teachers

Sunday School teachers get to know class members, including those who do not attend classes. Teachers support members in their efforts to learn and live the gospel of Jesus Christ (see 13.2.3). Teachers are led by the ward Sunday School presidency and attend quarterly teacher council meetings (see 17.4).

Sunday School Classes

Sunday School classes are held on the first and third Sundays of the month. They last 50 minutes. The size of the class varies based on the needs of each ward. To prepare to teach, Sunday School teachers use the scriptures and scheduled lessons in Come, Follow Me (see 13.3).

Principles of Christlike Teaching

Teaching in the Savior’s way is a sacred trust and responsibility. When teaching the gospel, follow the example of the Savior, who is the Master Teacher. Sunday School teachers follow the principles in Teaching in the Savior’s Way and chapter 17 of the General Handbook (see 17.1).

Home-Centered Gospel Learning

To become converted to the Lord Jesus Christ, each member of the Church is responsible to learn the gospel for themself. Teachers and leaders are responsible to encourage members to seek their own inspiration about how to study and teach the gospel (see 17.2).