Family Recreation

Front 1

Why is the Proclamation important to class?

Back 1

Its our justification wholesome recreation for families.

Front 2

Know the key phrase in the proclamation that justifies a study of family recreation.

Back 2

Successful marriages and families are established
and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance,
forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and
wholesome recreational activities.

Front 3

When was the proclamation given?

Back 3

Sept. 1995

Front 4

Know the three important points about the title, spoken by Elder Eyring?

Back 4

Subject: Family
Audience: World
Proclaim: Prophets, seers, and revelators

Front 5

What are some things the church does to assist in the strengthening of families?

Back 5

FHE, Temple Sealings, Everything that happens in the church is to strengthen families.

Front 6

Understand the role that temples play in the strengthening of families.

Back 6

Temple marriages, and temple sealings, and work for the dead

Front 7

Know the responsibilities of fathers and mothers

Back 7

Fathers role is to provide, preside, and protect
Mothers role is to nurture

Front 8

Aimless leisure

Back 8

Purpose: Diversion, idleness, mindlessness, or pleasure "to forget the drudgery of life"
Focus: Inward: Self-concern, self- indulgence, self-oriented, individualism. Am I happy? Do I feel good?
Outcome of the Activities: Activities that serve to create transient psychological states of satisfaction and well-being. Pleasurable, but not enjoyable or meaningful.

Front 9

Wholesome Recreation

Back 9

Purpose: personal growth and development, genuine enjoyment, meaningful interactions with others "to engage in life's purpose"
Focus: Outward:being virtuous and oriented to others- especially one's spouse, family, and neighbors. Am I obedient? Am I doing good? Am I serving others? Am I strengthening my family?
Outcome of the Activities: Activities that produce social, emotional, physical, moral, intellectual, and spiritual development in oneself, one's spouse, and one's children. Activities that nurture family members and serve others. Activities that provide a needed diversion. Activities that are consistent with obedience and correct principles.