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A Father's Role in the Family

"Fathers perform priesthood ordinances and give priesthood blessings, including father's blessings to their children. They pray for and with family members, collectively and individually. They set an example of respect and love for their eternal companion and mother of their children. In all things they follow the example of the Savior and strive to be worthy of His name and His blessing. Fathers should seek constantly for guidance from the Holy Ghost so they will know what to do, what to say, and also know what not to do and what not to say. They serve the family and the Church in the spirit of love and enthusiasm, by example preparing family members to serve--especially preparing sons to serve as worthy missionaries."

(M. Russell Ballard, "The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood," Ensign, Mar. 2006, 30)

1.	Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling L. Tom Perry Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling. Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling. Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2004
2.	Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling L. Tom Perry Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling. Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2004
3.	Father, Consider Your Ways Those trials seem to be greatest when you reach fatherhood, but be assured—fatherhood, in a sense, is an apprenticeship to godhood. A Father Is a Leader Fatherhood is leadership, the most important kind of leadership. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > June 2002
4.	A Latter-day Father’s Guidebook Kim Crenshaw Sorensen A theme of fatherhood weaves itself throughout the powerful drama of the Book of Mormon. From his example we learn of the eternal nature of fatherhood. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1995
5.	Latter-day Prophets Speak: Righteous Fathers in the Home Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) Thirteenth President of the Church “Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth; it is a matter of desire, diligence, and determination to see one’s family exalted in the celestial kingdom. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > June 2002
6.	To the Fathers in Israel Ezra Taft Benson In a pamphlet published some years ago by the Council of the Twelve, we said the following: “Fatherhood is leadership, the most important kind of leadership. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1987
7.	Fatherhood N. Eldon Tanner Fatherhood. Fatherhood. It is a joyous privilege and blessing, and a heavy responsibility, to be the father and the patriarchal head of a family, with the challenge to teach and prepare its members to go back into the presence of their Heavenly Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > June 1977
8.	The Father Who Cares James E. Faust The Father Who Cares. The Father Who Cares. Photograph by Busath Photography Some time ago a father of six children who had the sole responsibility for raising the family, beginning when the youngest was in diapers, told of the struggles of doing so Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > September 2006
9.	The Father Who Cares James E. Faust The Father Who Cares. The Father Who Cares. Photograph by Busath Photography Some time ago a father of six children who had the sole responsibility for raising the family, beginning when the youngest was in diapers, told of the struggles of doing so Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > September 2006
10.	“Them That Honour Me I Will Honour” James E. Faust Brethren, noble fatherhood gives us a glimpse of the divine attributes of our Father in Heaven. Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 2001
11.	The Greatest Generation of Missionaries M. Russell Ballard We know that the most profound influence on helping young men prepare for the Melchizedek Priesthood, marriage, and fatherhood is the family. Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2002
12.	Fathers, Mothers, Marriage James E. Faust Honoring the priesthood means following the example of Christ and seeking to emulate His example of fatherhood. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 2004
13.	“Till We Meet Again” Gordon B. Hinckley “Till We Meet Again”. “Till We Meet Again”. My dear brothers and sisters, I’m glad we’ve had with us today and yesterday, Sister Inis Hunter, the widow of President Howard W. Hunter. We very much appreciate her presence. Now we come to Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 2002
14.	“Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children” Gordon B. Hinckley “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children”. “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children”. The young men here tonight have received some wonderful counsel. I hope they have listened well and that their lives will be touched for good as a result. Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 2001
15.	The Sanctity of Womanhood Richard G. Scott The Sanctity of Womanhood. The Sanctity of Womanhood. There is one title that the First Presidency and the Twelve seldom use, considering it too sacred—that of Apostle. It is in that role that I come to you my beloved priesthood brethren. I would Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2000
16.	Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been Neal A. Maxwell Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been. Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been. Brethren, please allow me to reminisce informally and gratefully. Hopefully this will be done in a relaxed, almost conversational way by citing a few remembrances, a Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2004
17.	Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women Russell M. Nelson Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women. Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women. It is a joy to be with you tonight, brethren, and wonderful to see so many young men with their fathers. We are assembled because of our desire to hearken to the leaders of the Church. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1999
18.	Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been Neal A. Maxwell Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been. Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been. Brethren, please allow me to reminisce informally and gratefully. Hopefully this will be done in a relaxed, almost conversational way by citing a few remembrances, a Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2004
19.	“His Word Ye Shall Receive” M. Russell Ballard “His Word Ye Shall Receive”. “His Word Ye Shall Receive”. Brothers and sisters, have you ever had the experience of driving around and around the streets of a city with the driver saying, “I know where it is; I’m sure I can find it”? Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 2001
20.	Called of God L. Tom Perry Called of God. Called of God. The fifth article of faith states, “We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2002

21.	Hands Thomas S. Monson Hands. Hands. When Jesus of Nazareth taught and ministered among men, he spoke not as did the scribes and scholars of the day but rather in language understood by all. Jesus taught through parables. His teachings moved men and motivated them to a Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 1990
22.	Sons Become Fathers A. Lynn Scoresby Someday my sons will, like me now, consider fatherhood the most important of all they do. I would like them to ask me about fatherhood so I could tell them what I believe. Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > November 1984
23.	Priesthood Power John H. Groberg Priesthood Power. Priesthood Power. Fellow bearers of the priesthood everywhere: I hope we appreciate the priceless privilege of holding the priesthood of God. Its value is unfathomable. Through its power, worlds—even universes—have, are, and Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 2001
24.	David, a Future Missionary Darwin B. Christenson David, a Future Missionary. David, a Future Missionary. My dear brothers and sisters, a blessing of Church membership is the privilege of feeling and bearing testimony, which expression may also come from an act or an example. As well as others, my Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 2001
25.	“The First and Great Commandment” Robert F. Orton “The First and Great Commandment”. “The First and Great Commandment”. The attention of people around the world has been drawn, during the past four weeks, to the willful, intentional, and destructive acts of terrorism and hatred. Hatred is Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 2002
26.	Dad, Are You Awake? F. Melvin Hammond Dad, Are You Awake?. Dad, Are You Awake?. A short while ago, Elder Pace, Elder Condie, and I met with the First Presidency. As we entered the room, President Hinckley looked carefully at us and then with a smile on his face said, “How can three Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2002
27.	Fathers, Mothers, Marriage James E. Faust Honoring the priesthood means following the example of Christ and seeking to emulate His example of fatherhood. Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > August 2004
28.	“Them That Honour Me I Will Honour” James E. Faust Brethren, noble fatherhood gives us a glimpse of the divine attributes of our Father in Heaven. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2001
29.	Father, Come Home James E. Faust Holding the priesthood means following the example of Christ and seeking to emulate his example of fatherhood. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1993
30.	The Greatest Generation of Missionaries M. Russell Ballard We know that the most profound influence on helping young men prepare for the Melchizedek Priesthood, marriage, and fatherhood is the family. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2002
31.	A Latter-day Father’s Guidebook Kim Crenshaw Sorensen Surrogate Fathers One of the most touching stories of fatherhood in the Book of Mormon is not about a biological father at all. From his example we learn of the eternal nature of fatherhood. Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > February 1996
32.	Being a Righteous Husband and Father Howard W. Hunter All of you who hold the Aaronic Priesthood will soon arrive at the years of marriage and fatherhood. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1994
33.	“Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children” Gordon B. Hinckley “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children”. “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children”. The young men here tonight have received some wonderful counsel. I hope they have listened well and that their lives will be touched for good as a result. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2000
34.	“Till We Meet Again” Gordon B. Hinckley “Till We Meet Again”. “Till We Meet Again”. My dear brothers and sisters, I’m glad we’ve had with us today and yesterday, Sister Inis Hunter, the widow of President Howard W. Hunter. We very much appreciate her presence. Now we come to Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2001
35.	Love of Mother and Father Joseph F. Smith Love of Mother and Father. Love of Mother and Father. Joseph F. Smith, sixth Church President, was born on 13 November 1838 at Far West, Missouri, to Mary Fielding and Hyrum Smith. He was set apart as Church President on 17 October 1901 and served in Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 2004
36.	The Things That Matter Most A. Theodore Tuttle Fatherhood is a relationship of love and understanding. Fatherhood is to be one with your own. Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > December 1971
37.	Becoming Our Best Selves Thomas S. Monson Becoming Our Best Selves. Becoming Our Best Selves. During a time long past, and in a place far away, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, taught the multitudes and His disciples “the way, the truth, and the life.” 1 He provided counsel with His Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1999
38.	Called of God L. Tom Perry Called of God. Called of God. The fifth article of faith states, “We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2002
39.	The Hands of the Fathers Jeffrey R. Holland The Hands of the Fathers. The Hands of the Fathers. On this Easter weekend I wish to thank not only the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ but also His true Father, our spiritual Father and God, who, by accepting the sacrifice of His firstborn, perfect Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1999
40.	The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood M. Russell Ballard The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood. The Sacred Responsibilities of Parenthood. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, I participated in the process of drafting “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” It was a remarkable Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > March 2006