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Priesthood (LDS Church) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints (LDS Church), the priesthood is the power and authority to act in the name of God for the salvation of humankind.[1] Male members of the church who meet standards of worthy behavior and church participation are generally ordained to specific offices within the priesthood.
Divisions[edit]The priesthood authority is divided into two divisions or "orders": the Melchizedek priesthood and the Aaronic priesthood.[2] The Melchizedek priesthood encompasses all priesthood authority; the Aaronic priesthood is therefore an appendage or subdivision of the Melchizedek priesthood. Requirements for ordination[edit]The Aaronic priesthood is conferred upon male church members beginning at age twelve by the laying on of hands by men who hold either an office in the Melchizedek priesthood or the office of priest in the Aaronic priesthood. Ordination to the priesthood is based on the recipient's personal moral worthiness and church participation without regard to education or other socioeconomic status, and, since 1. Previously, most members of black African descent were excluded from priesthood ordination.) To receive the Melchizedek priesthood in the church today, the recipient must hold the Aaronic priesthood and be at least 1. If an adult man joins the LDS Church, he may first have the Aaronic priesthood conferred upon him. After a period of time (usually about one year), the man may have the Melchizedek priesthood conferred upon him.
Ordinance and oath and covenant[edit]The church teaches that receiving the priesthood is a saving ordinance for males. Like all saving ordinances of the church, it is accompanied by the recipient making a covenant with God. In addition, the reception of the Melchizedek priesthood is said to constitute an "unspoken oath as well as [a] covenant".[3] A manual for LDS Church priesthood holders states that "this means that Heavenly Father gives us His oath (guarantee) that we can have the power and blessings of the priesthood if we covenant (promise) with Him to do certain things."[4] The recipient of the Melchizedek priesthood promises by covenant that he will "magnify" his assigned calling in the priesthood. In exchange, God promises by oath and covenant that the recipients will be "sanctified by the [Holy] Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies"; that they will become the sons of Moses and Aaron and the seed of Abraham; and that they will receive exaltation and ultimately receive all that God has.[5]Offices and quorums of the priesthood[edit]Every holder of the priesthood is ordained to one or more priesthood offices.
All priesthood holders have the same priesthood authority; however, the authority to exercise certain powers of the priesthood are divided according to priesthood office. A person may hold more than one priesthood office; in fact, once a person is ordained to a priesthood office, the person holds that priesthood office for as long as he holds the priesthood. Offices of the Melchizedek priesthood[edit]Quorums of the Melchizedek priesthood[edit]Holders of priesthood offices are organized into quorums. The quorums are a brotherhood where members of the quorum assist each other, teach one another, and delegate particular responsibilities to individuals or committees. Often members of the church who do not maintain the standards and people who are not members of the church are invited to participate in the quorum to enjoy the brotherhood and support, although they may not be given certain quorum responsibilities. Priesthood office.
Name of quorum. Quorum leadership structure. Maximum number in quorum and notes. Apostle. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. One president, no counselors. Quorum of First Presidency or in no quorum.
Seventy. Quorums of the Seventy(currently numbered First through Eighth)All seventies quorums presided over by a single set of seven co- equal presidents with no counselors. Patriarch. No quorum organization. No quorum organization; until 1. Presiding Patriarch existed. Patriarchs meet with the local group of high priests. High Priest. High Priests Quorum (stake)High Priests Group (ward)Quorum presidency is the stake president and his two counselors; ward leadership consists of a High Priests Group Leader and two assistants.
No maximum; each quorum is divided into multiple groups; no quorum exists in districts of the church. Elder. Elders Quorum. Quorum presidency is one president with two counselors. Aaronic priesthood are invited to attend Elders Quorum.
In order to be called to the Aaronic priesthood office of bishop, a man must hold the Melchizedek priesthood and be a high priest. Offices and quorums of the Aaronic priesthood[edit]Office. Minimum requirements to be ordained to office[6]Rights and responsibilities. Name of quorum organization. Quorum leadership structure. Maximum number in quorum.
Bishop. Married adult male; high priest in Melchizedek priesthood. See Bishop (Latter Day Saints)No quorum of bishops, but presided over by a general Presiding Bishop.
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No quorum of bishops; bishop is president of the Priests Quorum and a member of the stake High Priests Quorum. Priest. 16- year- old baptized male.
Bless the sacrament; baptize; give others the Aaronic priesthood and ordain other to the offices of priest, teacher and deacon; all rights of a teacher. Priests Quorum. Quorum presidency is the bishop with two priest assistants. Teacher. 14- year- old baptized male.
Prepare the sacrament; home teaching; all rights of a deacon. Teachers Quorum. Quorum presidency is a president with two counselors. Deacon. 12- year- old baptized male.
Keys of the ministering of angels; pass the sacrament to the congregation; collect fast offerings; other duties as assigned by bishop. Deacons Quorum. Quorum presidency is a president with two counselors. Priesthood leadership callings[edit]In addition to the regular offices of the Aaronic or Melchizedek priesthood, there are other leadership callings within the priesthood. The table below lists these other priesthood leadership callings and the table below it shows how the various callings are organized within the hierarchy of the church. Hierarchy of leadership.
Jesus Christ. General Authorities. The First Presidency: The President of the Church, 1st Counselor and 2nd Counselor. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and eleven other Apostles. Quorums of the Seventy. The Seven Presidents of the Seventy and several dozen Seventies.
First Quorum of the Seventy. Second Quorum of the Seventy. Area Presidencies: Presidents and 1st and 2nd Counselors are filled by Seventies. Local Authorities. Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Quorums of the Seventy (Area Seventies)Temple Presidencies. Stake Presidencies and High Councils. Mission Presidencies.
Ward Bishoprics or Branch Presidencies. Elder Quorums. High Priest Groups. Deacon Quorums. Teacher Quorums. Priest Quorums. Use of the priesthood[edit]Unrighteous dominion is a principle taught by the LDS Church which at its core holds that those given priesthood authority may not use that power as a means of imposing compliance to their will, especially in contravention of moral and ethical conduct.[8] This teaching extends to all church members, in any area of responsibility, including personal and family relationships, church callings, business dealings, and public positions of trust. Church members are taught to identify it,[9] and avoid it.[1. In a noted address on pride, LDS Church President.
Ezra Taft Benson said that unrighteous dominion is a form of contention and pride.[1. The use of power or influence to cover- up sin, indulge in vain ambitions or self- righteous conduct is considered unrighteous dominion.[1.
Abuse, including verbal, physical, and sexual is considered unrighteous dominion.[1. Unrighteous dominion is considered a sin, for which repentance (and in some cases restitution) is required. It may also result in disciplinary actions by the church, which vary based on the nature and severity of the situation; Church President Gordon B. Hinckley has specifically stated that "[a]ny man who engages in this practice is unworthy to hold a temple recommend."[1.
Penalties, up to and including excommunication, may come into play. If acts stemming from unrighteous dominion are criminal in nature, the church may be obliged to disclose the facts of the case to the proper law enforcement officials.[1. See also[edit]Further reading[edit]^LDS Church, Guide to the Scriptures: Priesthood^Doctrine and Covenants 2.
LDS Church, Guide to the Scriptures: Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood.^LDS Church, "Lesson 1: The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood", Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B (Salt Lake City: LDS Church, 2. Doctrine and Covenants 8.
These minimum requirements may have changed over time. The requirements listed are those that are enforced by the church today.^Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 1: Bishoprics and Stake Presidencies, Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, 2. Doctrine and Covenants 1. H. Burke Peterson, "Unrighteous Dominion,"Ensign, July 1. James S. and Jeanne N. Jardine, "Avoiding Unrighteous Dominion,"Ensign, September 1. Ezra Taft Benson, "Beware of Pride,"Ensign, May 1.
Gordon B. Hinckley, "Personal Worthiness to Exercise the Priesthood,"Ensign, May 2.
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