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Aaronic Priesthood Offices Deacon Teacher Priest Bishop

Facts Called the lesser priesthood An appendage to the greater priesthood This Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15, 1829 by John the Baptist. Sometimes referred to as the Levitical Priesthood The Bishopric is the presidency of this Priesthood.

Responsibilities Administering outward ordinances Holds the keys of the ministering of angels Holds the keys of the gospel of repentance Pass the sacrament Collect fast offerings Watch over members in the ward Bless the sacrament Baptize new members

Melchizedek Priesthood Offices Elder High Priest Patriarch Seventy Apostle

Facts This Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the spring of 1829 by Peter, James, & John. The higher or greater priesthood Given this name because of a great high priest Used to be called The Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God

Name changed out of respect or reverence to the name of God (to avoid too frequent repetitions of his name) All authorities or offices are appendages to this priesthood The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the president of this priesthood

Responsibilities Has power and authority over all the offices in the church Hold the keys to administer all the spiritual blessings of the Church May baptize (under the direction of presiding authority) Bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost Ordain men to the offices of the priesthood Perform sealing ordinances in temples

Administer to the sick through Priesthood blessings Perform other ordinances Can also perform all the functions of the Aaronic Priesthood

Scriptures *Do each section separately Offices: don’t read any scriptures for offices

Facts:

Aaronic Priesthood Doctrine & Covenants 107:14-17 (lesser priesthood, Bishopric presidency of this Priesthood) Doctrine & Covenants section 13 heading (Aaronic priesthood restored to JS & OC)

Melchizedek Priesthood Doctrine & Covenants 107:1-5 (Melchizedek high priest, name changed, old name, all offices appendages) Bible Dictionary: Melchizedek Priesthood (pg 730) (higher priesthood, offices listed, restored to JS and OC, Prophet is President of this Priesthood)

Responsibilities:

Aaronic Priesthood Doctrine & Covenants 107:14 (power in administering outward ordinances) Doctrine & Covenants 13:1 (angels, repentance, baptism)

Melchizedek Priesthood Doctrine & Covenants 107:8 (authority over all offices)