Church News Church leaders on ‘The Family Proclamation,’ Part 1: Eternal truths strengthen families
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Sep 23, 2025 Celebrate 30 years of a pivotal proclamation that champions the essence of family and marriage within God's plan. Discover how this message remains relevant today, influencing a home-centered, church-supported approach to spirituality. Learn about the enduring principles behind family and faith, with insights on fostering a culture of love, forgiveness, and unity in homes. Gain practical tips for creating a gospel-centered family environment and understand the vital role of parents in modeling healthy relationships for their children.
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Family Proclamation As Core Doctrine
- The Family Proclamation declares marriage between a man and a woman and the family as central to God's plan and eternal destiny.
- It links premortal identity, gender, procreation, temple ordinances, and eternal families as interconnected eternal truths.
Home-Centered Church Emphasis
- President Russell M. Nelson shifted the Church to a home-centered, Church-supported model to strengthen families and individual worship.
- Leaders presented the integrated curriculum as a counter-strategy to rising adversary influence and social complexity.
Theology Of The Family Explained
- The Church teaches a theology of the family built on creation, the Fall, and the Atonement as the framework for eternal families.
- Teaching youth about temples, priesthood, and eternal families prepares them to defend family doctrine.