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The role of parents in seminary

In the very first general conference address in October 2018, President Nelson said:

“We, Latter-day Saints, have become accustomed to thinking of “church” as something that takes place in our houses of worship, supported by what happens in our homes. We need to change that idea. The time is ripe for a home-centered church supported by what takes place in our branches, wards, and stakes.”

The parents of the youth play an important role in the seminary program and also have a responsibility to their children that they cannot avoid.

Of course, the seminary program is free and not compulsory. You are free not to allow your children to participate in the seminar program.

If you choose to allow your child to participate, it shows that you have recognized the blessings and benefits that can result. You agree that your children will complete the seminar program in accordance with the conditions of participation, which are based on many years of experience.

The material: All seminar material is online. The family provides the writings (paper or computer on PC or mobile device). The family also provides the necessary computer equipment.

Enrollment: Legal parents are the only ones who can register their children for the seminar program (see registration on this website). Minors cannot attend classes without this prior registration.

Schedule: Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children are on time for classes, whether in the morning or in the evening. The teacher is obliged to finish the course on time.

Follow-up: Parents share responsibility for monitoring proper attendance and reading reports and for helping children learn the seminar scriptures - there are 24 key passages per work studied. The home, in addition to the classroom, is a good place to discuss, reinforce and apply the seminary scriptures.

Zoom: If your child is participating in a Zoom video conferencing course, parents are responsible for providing the appropriate equipment (connection, device, camera and microphone). Participants are expected to turn on their cameras as if the class were taking place in a face-to-face setting. In a classroom, no one would think of hiding their face during class, and eye contact is so important for both the student and the teacher.

After all, your role as a parent is to love and support your child. Participating in a seminar class is demanding. Praise your child as often as possible for his or her diligence and participation in seminary classes. Take an interest in what they are learning and listen a lot while giving lots of praise.

Basic translation with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version), adaptations and changes by Daniel Burri