Priesthood - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The word priesthood has two meanings. First, priesthood is the power and authority of God. It has always existed and will continue to exist without end. 1 Through the priesthood, God created and governs the heavens and the earth.
3. Priesthood Principles - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Priesthood power is God’s power, which He uses to bless His children. God’s priesthood power flows to all members of the Church—female and male—as they keep the covenants they have made with Him. Members make these covenants as they receive priesthood ordinances. (See Doctrine and Covenants 84:19–20.)
Chapter 14: Priesthood Organization - The Church of Jesus Christ …
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is governed by the priesthood. The priesthood, which is always associated with God’s work, “continueth in the church of God in all generations, and is without beginning of days or end of years” ( D&C 84:17 ).
What is the priesthood? - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
The priesthood is the eternal power and authority of our Heavenly Father. Through the priesthood, God created and governs the heavens and earth. Through this power He redeems and exalts His children. He gives worthy priesthood holders authority to administer ordinances of salvation.
Melchizedek Priesthood - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
The Melchizedek Priesthood is also known as the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God. Through this priesthood, the Lord makes available all the spiritual blessings of His Church.
Aaronic Priesthood - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In the Church today, worthy male members may receive the Aaronic Priesthood beginning in January of the year they turn 12. These young men, typically ages 11–17, receive many opportunities to participate in sacred priesthood ordinances and give service.
The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood - The Church of Jesus …
When the Aaronic Priesthood is conferred upon us, we are ordained to an office in that priesthood: deacon, teacher, or priest. Each of these offices is a calling with certain duties and responsibilities. Offices in the Melchizedek Priesthood are …
Priest - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The priesthood is the power and authority of God. A priest is an office in the Aaronic Priesthood. Beginning in January of the year they turn 16, worthy young men may be ordained to the office of priest—an office they hold until they receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Priesthood Keys - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Priesthood keys held by the Lord’s servants authorize them to direct how priesthood authority and power are used in the work of salvation and exaltation. Jesus Christ holds all the keys of the priesthood pertaining to His Church.
Priesthood - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The oath and covenant of the priesthood is described, D&C 84:33–42. The priesthood hath continued through the lineage of your fathers, D&C 86:8. There are, in the Church, two priesthoods, D&C 107:1. The first priesthood is the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God, D&C 107:2–4.