Young Women Manual 3 (Use to supplement, but not replace, lessons 1–25.)

Note: The manual does not include a specific Easter lesson. If you want to teach a special Easter lesson (31 March), consider using conference addresses, articles, and hymns that focus on the Atonement, the Resurrection, and the life and mission of the Savior.

Lesson 1: God the Father

Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,”Ensign, Mar. 1998, 2–7.

Douglas S. Ladle, “Insights from 3 Nephi about Our Father in Heaven,”Ensign, Dec. 2000, 22–25.

Carrie Schaffer, “Always My Father,” New Era, May 2000, 11.

Lesson 2: Coming to Know the Savior

“The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles,” New Era, Apr. 2000, 20–21.

James E. Faust, “That We Might Know Thee,”Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2–5.

Becky Prescott, “Always My Friend,” New Era, Mar. 2000, 7.

“Come unto Jesus,” Hymns, no. 117.

Lesson 3: Living the Gospel Daily

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Living with Our Convictions,”Ensign, Sept. 2001, 2–5.

Neil L. Andersen, “Debugging Your Life,” New Era, Aug. 2000, 4–6.

Lesson 4: Preparing to Become an Eternal Companion

Richard G. Scott, “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,”Ensign, Nov. 1996, 73–75.

Jeffrey R. Holland, “Personal Purity,” New Era, Feb. 2000, 4–7.

Lesson 5: Creating a Spiritual Environment in the Home

M. Russell Ballard, “Like a Flame Unquenchable,”Ensign, May 1999, 85–87.

Teresa Bateman, “Juggling Lessons,”Friend, Mar. 1998, 28–30.

“Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth,” Hymns, no. 298.

Lesson 6: A Woman’s Responsibility to Teach

Dallin H. Oaks, “Gospel Teaching,”Ensign, Nov. 1999, 78–80.

“Help Me Teach with Inspiration,” Hymns, no. 281.

Lesson 7: Our Purpose in Life

Thomas S. Monson, “Your Celestial Journey,”Ensign, May 1999, 96–98.

James E. Faust, “Who Do You Think You Are?” New Era, Mar. 2001, 4–9.

Richard G. Scott, “He Lives,” New Era, Dec. 2000, 4–7.

“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go,” Hymns, no. 270.

Lesson 8: Eternal Families

L. Tom Perry, “Youth of the Noble Birthright,”Ensign, Nov. 1998, 73–75.

Henry B. Eyring, “The Family,”Ensign, Feb. 1998, 10–18.

“Q&A: My family is getting ready to be sealed in the temple. … Could you help me understand the sealing process so I will be better prepared?” New Era, Mar. 2000, 16–18.

“Families Can Be Together Forever,” Hymns, no. 300.

Lesson 9: Encouraging Family Unity

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Love at Home,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 4–7.

Ashley Eggers, “Love, Anonymous,” New Era, Feb. 2001, 26–27.

Sheila Kindred, “The List,”Friend, Nov. 2000, 2–4.

“Love at Home,” Hymns, no. 294.

Lesson 10: Encouraging Enjoyable Family Activities

Letter from the First Presidency, in “Policies and Announcements,”Ensign, Jan. 2000, 78–79.

Lisa M. G. Crockett and others, “We Are Family,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 26–29.

“Best Friends,” New Era, Oct. 1999, 37.

Lesson 11: Extended Family Relationships

Robert D. Hales, “Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty,”Ensign, May 1999, 32–34.

Dennis B. Neuenschwander, “Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes,”Ensign, May 1999, 83–85.

Aaron J. Tolson, “The Fruits of My Labors,” New Era, June 1999, 8–10.

Lesson 12: The Blessings of the Priesthood

Boyd K. Packer, “What Every Elder Should Know—and Every Sister as Well: A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government,”Ensign, Feb. 1993, 6–13.

Ray H. Wood, “‘Made Like unto the Son of God,’”Ensign, May 1999, 40–41.

Robert L. Backman, “The Hope of Israel,” New Era, May 2001, 44–46.

Lesson 13: The Priesthood Can Bless Families

Russell M. Nelson, “Shepherds, Lambs, and Home Teachers,”Ensign, Aug. 1994, 14–19.

Caroline Hinckley, “Leaving Home,” New Era, May 1999, 35.

Lesson 14: We Have a Wonderful Legacy

Jeffrey R. Holland, “As Doves to Our Windows,”Ensign, May 2000, 75–77.

Robert L. Backman, “Faith in Every Footstep,”Ensign, Jan. 1997, 6–14.

Elyssa Renee Andrus, “My Dad the Dictator,” New Era, Sept. 2000, 34–36.

“An Angel from on High,” Hymns, no. 13.

Lesson 15: Blessings of the House of Israel

James E. Faust, “‘Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart,’”Ensign, May 1998, 17–20.

Russell M. Nelson, “The Exodus Repeated,”Ensign, July 1999, 6–13.

Paul K. Browning, “Gathering Scattered Israel: Then and Now,”Ensign, July 1998, 54–61.

Lesson 16: Temple Endowment

Boyd K. Packer, “The Holy Temple,”Ensign, Feb. 1995, 32–37.

David E. Sorensen, “Why Baptism Is Not Enough,”Ensign, Apr. 1999, 16–21.

F. David Stanley, “The Most Important Step,” New Era, June 2000, 20–23.

Lesson 17: Preparing to Attend the Temple

James E. Faust, “Eternity Lies before Us,”Ensign, May 1997, 18–20.

“For the Strengthening of Youth,”Ensign, Sept. 2000, 26–30.

“I’m Going There Someday,” New Era, May 2000, 15.

Greg Burgoyne, “The Temple at 12,” New Era, May 2001, 8–9.

“We Love Thy House, O God,” Hymns, no. 247.

Lesson 18: Temple Marriage

Richard G. Scott, “Receive the Temple Blessings,”Ensign, May 1999, 25–27.

Cree-L Kofford, “Marriage in the Lord’s Way, Part One,”Ensign, June 1998, 6–12.

Gale Sears, “The Thirty-Dollar Wedding Dress,” New Era, Nov. 2000, 44–46.

Lesson 19: Heritage

David B. Haight, “Be a Strong Link,”Ensign, Nov. 2000, 19–21.

Donald L. Hallstrom, “Cultivate Righteous Traditions,”Ensign, Nov. 2000, 27–28.

Barbara Jean Jones, “Making History,” New Era, May 1999, 15.

Lesson 20: Understanding a Missionary’s Responsibilities

M. Russell Ballard, “Now Is the Time,”Ensign, Nov. 2000, 75–77.

Laury Livsey, “A Day in the Life of a Missionary,” New Era, June 2000, 60–65.

Lesson 21: Learning to Share the Gospel

M. Russell Ballard, “Members Are the Key,”Ensign, Sept. 2000, 8–15.

Mary Ellen Smoot, “We Are Instruments in the Hands of God,”Ensign, Nov. 2000, 89–92.

Laury Livsey, “Aarika’s Courage,” New Era, Jan. 2001, 30–35.

“Reach Out,” New Era, Feb. 2000, 11.

“The Light Divine,” Hymns, no. 305.

Lesson 22: Eternal Perspective

Jeffrey R. Holland, “‘An High Priest of Good Things to Come,’”Ensign, Nov. 1999, 36–38.

Jay E. Jensen, “Keep an Eternal Perspective,”Ensign, May 2000, 27–28.

Jana Bouck Remy, “A Promise Kept,” New Era, Jan. 2001, 46–48.

“Come, Come, Ye Saints,” Hymns, no. 30.

Lesson 23: Overcoming Opposition

Neal A. Maxwell, “The Tugs and Pulls of the World,”Ensign, Nov. 2000, 35–37.

H. Bruce Stucki, “The Faith of a Sparrow: Faith and Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ,”Ensign, Nov. 1999, 44–45.

Victor Harris, “I Was Amazed,” New Era, Jan. 2000, 8–9.

“Press Forward, Saints,” Hymns, no. 81.

Lesson 24: Agency

Neal A. Maxwell, “‘According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts,’”Ensign, Nov. 1996, 21–23.

Sharon G. Larsen, “Agency—A Blessing and a Burden,”Ensign, Nov. 1999, 11–13.

“Q&A: Sometimes I feel like my whole life is planned out for me. How can I feel more in control?” New Era, Apr. 2000, 16–18.

“Choose the Right,” Hymns, no. 239.

Lesson 25: Obedience

James E. Faust, “Obedience: The Path to Freedom,”Ensign, May 1999, 45–47.

Adrian Robert Gostick, “Staying Centered,” New Era, Nov. 1999, 44–46.

“Keep the Commandments,” Hymns, no. 303.