Family Quotes

1.) "Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live." (L. Tom Perry, The Importance of the Family, April 2003, http://www.lds.org/)

2.) "Understanding the eternal nature of the family is a critical element in understanding Heavenly Father's plan for His children." (Richard J. Maynes, Establishing a Christ-Centered Home, April 2011, May 2011 Ensign, pg. 37)

3.) "...we have a heavenly family as well as an earthly family." (Richard J. Maynes, Establishing a Christ-Centered Home, April 2011, May 2011 Ensign, pg. 37)

4.) "Both parents nurture the spiritual growth of their children." (Boyd K. Packer, Guided by the Holy Spirit, April 2011, http://www.lds.org/)

5.) "All that the future holds in store for each sacred child of God will be shaped by his or her parents, family, friends, and teachers." (Russell M. Nelson, Face the Future with Faith, April 2011, http://www.lds.org/)

6.) "...in times of danger and need and change, there is no question that what we care about most is our families!" (M. Russell Ballard, What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest, October 2005, http://www.lds.org/)

7.) "In our theology and in our practice, the family and the Church have a mutually reinforcing relationship. The family is dependent upon the Church for doctrine, ordinances, and priesthood keys. The Church provides the teachings, authority, and ordinances necessary to perpetuate family relationships to the eternities." (Dallin H. Oaks, Priesthood Authority in the Family and the Church, October 2005, http://www.lds.org/)

8.) "With the help of the Lord and His doctrine, all the hurtful effects from challenges a family may meet can be understood and overcome." (Robert D. Hales, Strengthening Families: Our sacred Duty, April 1999, http://www.lds.org/)

9.) "But the greatest help for our families comes through the gospel—from our Heavenly Father, through the guidance of the Holy Ghost, in the doctrines and principles, and through the priesthood." (Robert D. Hales, With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families, April 2004, http://www.lds.org/)

10.) "The key to strengthening our families is having the Spirit of the Lord come into our homes. The goal of our families is to be on the strait and narrow path." (Robert D. Hales, Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty, April 1999, http://www.lds.org/)