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We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
- The Family
The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Successful...
- The Family
The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. —First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
A statement by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the divine nature and purpose of marriage and family. It affirms the sanctity of life, the roles of husbands and wives, and the accountability of parents and children before God.
We must be very clear on key points of doctrine, which we find in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” This generation will be called upon to defend the doctrine of the family as never before.
"The Family: A Proclamation to the World" is a 1995 statement issued by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) which defined the official position of the church on family, marriage, gender roles, and human sexuality.
A statement by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the divine nature and purpose of marriage and family. It includes scriptural references and principles to guide husbands, wives, parents, and children in their roles and responsibilities.
Nov 5, 1995 · A speech by Henry B. Eyring that explains the significance and message of the proclamation issued by the LDS Church leaders in 1995. He invites listeners to read the proclamation as a child and to feel the love and plan of God for families.
