"The priesthood preview is a special opportunity for the bishopric to meet with all 11-year-old boys and their parents. The purpose of this meeting is to help boys understand the importance of the priesthood and strengthen their commitment to prepare to receive it.
The priesthood preview is usually held on a ward level so each boy can participate fully and feel the personal love and interest of his parents and priesthood leaders. This provides an opportunity for the bishop to express his love and concern for each boy and explain to the boys the interview he will hold with them before they receive the priesthood. He may also share his vision of what he hopes for the deacons quorum".
"The priesthood preview is usually held in November".
"The meeting is held under the direction of the bishop. The bishopric may plan the meeting or may invite the Primary presidency or others to assist. The bishop conducts the meeting". http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,5547-1,00.html
Examples of possible activities for a Priesthood Preview (General Primary Resource Room 9/07)
Attention Activity: Turn off the room lights and turn on a flashlight. Lead a discussion on power.
- What gives the flashlight power?
- What else needs power to work?
- What is the greatest power of all, even greater than the forces of nature?
Scripture Discussion: The scriptures tell us of and how Jesus used the priesthood. Review some stories.
- Mark 10:13-16 and 3 Nephi 17:11-12, 20-21 – Jesus blesses the children
- Luke 5:12-13 – Jesus heals a man with leprosy
- Matthew 26:2-28 – Jesus blesses and passes the sacrament
Blessings We Receive: How has the priesthood blessed your life? And how will it continue to bless me?
- Name and blessing
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Sacrament
- Father's blessings
- Health blessings
- Temple ordinances
Memorize the Fifth Article of Faith: Use a memorization activity or game.
Show the video "A Boy and the Power of God #3" from Primary Video Collection (53170)
Learn the Duties of a Deacon:
Have the deacons quorum president show the boys around the sacrament area and share his thoughts and experiences of being a deacon.
Music:
Children's Song Book # 89 The Priesthood is Restored
#166 A Young Man Prepared
#190 Love Is Spoken Here
Hymns #320 The Priesthood of Our Lord
#321 Ye Who Are Called to Labor
#322 Come, All Ye Sons of God
#323 Rise Up, O Men of God
