“Primary Leader Resources,” Primary Leader Resources (2026)
“Primary Leader Resources,” Primary Leader Resources (2026)
Primary Leader Resources
Helping Children Become Disciples of Jesus Christ
General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12.1.1
The purpose of Primary is to help God’s children prepare to return to His presence. As Primary leaders, you help children learn that they are beloved sons and daughters of God as you teach them the gospel of Jesus Christ and help them prepare to make baptismal covenants, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enter the house of the Lord. Prayerfully consider how these resources can help you support parents as you teach, minister, and invite children to act in faith.
General Resources
Children.ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Helpful links for teaching children the gospel of Jesus Christ
Primary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Primary organization information
Primary Worldwide Facebook and Instagram accounts
Church News website (search “Primary”)
Family Support
Appendix A: For Parents—Preparing Your Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path (Come, Follow Me)
Baptism and Confirmation Preparation meeting (General Handbook, 12.1.8; special issue of the Friend)
Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting (General Handbook, 12.1.7)
Sunday Primary Meetings
Helping parents prepare children to make and keep sacred covenants (General Handbook, 12.3.2)
Simplified Instructions for Primary Meetings
Appendix B: For Primary—Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path (Come, Follow Me)
Appendix C: For Primary—Instructions for Singing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation (Come, Follow Me)
Primary teacher council meetings (General Handbook, 17.4)
“Teaching Children,” Teaching in the Savior’s Way (2024), 31–32
Ward Support
The bishop’s foremost responsibility for the rising generation—children, youth, and young single adults (General Handbook, 12.3.1)
Invitations to serve in the Church (General Handbook, 29.2.1.4, 29.6)
Engaging Children
Primary activities, community service, Valiant activities (General Handbook, 12.2.1.3, 12.3.6, 20.1)
Supporting children’s goals (General Handbook, 12.2.1.1)
Safety
Taking Charge of Technology: A Guide for Parents and Primary Children
Disabilities
General Conference Talks
Jeffrey R. Holland, “As a Little Child,” Liahona, May 2025, 7-9, Gospel Library
Susan W. Porter, “Pray, He Is There,” Liahona, May 2024, 77–79, Gospel Library
Amy A. Wright, “Thou Art the Christ,” Liahona, May 2025, 60-63, Gospel Library
Tracy Y. Browning, “Tune Your Heart to Jesus Christ: The Sacred Gift of Primary Music,” Liahona, Nov. 2025, 9-12, Gospel Library
For Children
Friend to Friend: Sharing Jesus’s Love Through Service