The Priesthood Refresher

When was the Aaronic Priesthood restored?

• 6th April, 1829

• 15th April, 1829

• 15th May, 1829

• 6th May, 1829

Which of the following duties are NOT attached to the Aaronic Priesthood?

• administering the sacrament

• setting apart

• serving as a minister

• conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost

• performing baptisms

What led to John the Baptist conferring the Aaronic Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?

• an angel appeared and told them they must receive it

• they came across the subject of baptism while translating the Book of Mormon, and prayed about it

• they were confused about the different methods of baptism in various denominations

Who was the first person to be baptised by proper priesthood authority in the restored church?

• Joseph Smith Junior

• Oliver Cowdery

• Joseph Smith Senior

Why did Joseph and Oliver not immediately tell everyone about their receiving the priesthood and baptism?

• there was too much local persecution

• John the Baptist commanded them not to tell anyone

• because it was only for those who were prepared to receive it

Who presides over the Aaronic Priesthood?

• The First Presidency

• An assigned apostle

• Bishopric/Branch Presidency

• Elders Quorum President

• District/Stake Presidency

Complete the offices of the Aaronic Priesthood:

DEACON, ___________, PRIEST, BISHOP

Complete the offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood:

ELDER, _____________, PATRIARCH, SEVENTY, APOSTLE

The Elders Quorum President is directly accountable to:

• The Branch President

• A counselor in the Branch Presidency

• The District Presidency

• An assigned District High Councillor

"Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of __________ is manifest."

• God

• godhood

• godliness

• God and Christ