The Aaronic Priesthood Duty to God program is designed to strengthen young men spiritually and help them accomplish the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood. The program invites young men to live priesthood standards, participate in family and quorum activities, complete service projects, and keep a personal journal. The program also invites young men to set and accomplish personal goals in four areas:

• Spiritual development
• Physical development
• Educational, personal, and career development
• Citizenship and social development

Parents and priesthood leaders work with young men to help them set goals and fulfill the requirements of the program.

Young men who complete the Duty to God requirements for deacons earn a Duty to God certificate. Young men can also earn certificates as a teacher and priest. Those who earn all three certificates earn the Duty to God Award.