Latter-day Saints church refines Children and Youth program for 2027
The gist
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced refinements to its Children and Youth program starting January 2027.
The changes replace current guidebooks and reshape how children and youth set goals.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced refinements to its Children and Youth program, to begin January 2027, structured around three pillars.
- Nov 3, 2026Goal-setting will no longer center on the four areas of growth in Luke 2:52; children will set one goal a month and youth will act on an invitation each month, with new year-end gatherings.
- Nov 3, 2026Starting January 2027, Primary children will have a new fast-Sunday lesson in the 'Come, Follow Me' manual appendix; children beginning the year they turn 8 are encouraged to set one goal each month.
Key terms
- Primary children
- The children's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a Sunday school for its children.
- fast-Sunday
- A Sunday set aside by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for members to fast and hold a testimony meeting.
- Book of Mormon
- A religious text of the Latter Day Saint movement, first published in 1830 by Joseph Smith.
Source: Wikipedia