Program Instruction for Youth
Start Where You Are


Jesus Christ

Start where you are

You may wonder who you really are, who God is, and what it looks like to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Maybe you want to know more about your purpose and potential.

You are a child of God.

The fact that you are reading this now is important.

You are right where you belong.

This tool kit was created to help you believe in Jesus Christ and His gospel, belong in His kingdom, and become more like Him.

Your next steps of discipleship can begin right here and now, where you are.

As a child of God, you are destined for great things. As a disciple, you are here to help prepare the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Come take your place!

What Will I Do?

Builder of Faith or Deacon
(beginning the year you turn 12)

In addition, as a Messenger of Hope or Teacher
(beginning the year you turn 14)

In addition, as a Gatherer of Light or Priest
(beginning the year you turn 16)

In addition, in the Relief Society or as an Elder
(after you turn 18)

What Will I Do?

Gospel Learning

Believe
in Christ

Builder of Faith or Deacon
(beginning the year you turn 12)

Daily patterns of discipleship

Share the gospel, teach, and bear testimony

FSY guide invitations

In addition, as a Messenger of Hope or Teacher
(beginning the year you turn 14)

Seminary

In addition, as a Gatherer of Light or Priest
(beginning the year you turn 16)

Help others with their FSY guide invitations

In addition, in the Relief Society or as an Elder
(after you turn 18)

Institute

What Will I Do?

Service and Activities

Belong
with Christ

Builder of Faith or Deacon
(beginning the year you turn 12)

Midweek activities

Camp

Other events

In addition, as a Messenger of Hope or Teacher
(beginning the year you turn 14)

FSY conference

Youth conference

In addition, as a Gatherer of Light or Priest
(beginning the year you turn 16)

Help plan camp and other events

In addition, in the Relief Society or as an Elder
(after you turn 18)

FSY counselor

Other activities

What Will I Do?

Personal Development

Become
more like Christ

Builder of Faith or Deacon
(beginning the year you turn 12)

Help with God’s work as a Builder of Faith or deacon (see page T22 or T26)

In addition, as a Messenger of Hope or Teacher
(beginning the year you turn 14)

Help with God’s work as a Messenger of Hope or teacher (see page T23 or T27)

In addition, as a Gatherer of Light or Priest
(beginning the year you turn 16)

Help with God’s work as a Gatherer of Light or priest (see page T24 or T28)

In addition, in the Relief Society or as an Elder
(after you turn 18)

Help with God’s work as a Relief Society sister or elder (see page T25 or T29)

Your journey begins here

Look in the For the Strength of Youth magazine for learning activities to support your Sunday lessons.

  • On fast Sunday, you will study that month’s chapter from the FSY guide and accept one invitation to act on throughout the month.

  • On the second and third Sundays, you will do a deeper study of doctrinal topics related to principles in the FSY guide chapter. This will help you better understand how to live those principles.

  • On the last Sunday of the month, you will study how to live as a covenant son or daughter of God.

  • Topics for fifth Sundays will be decided by the bishop.

In some months, your class or quorum won’t meet on all four Sundays because of a holiday, general conference, or other meetings. When this happens, give priority to the fast-Sunday and last-Sunday curriculum. The lessons for the second and third Sundays can be adapted for use in any remaining Sundays.

FSY Guide Topics