The Proclamation on the Family lists three roles or responsibilities of husbands and fathers. These are to preside, to provide, and to protect. One of the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood is to help young men make preparation to effectively fill these responsibilities. Here are some preparation ideas:
Preparing to Preside:
- Is beginning to know doctrines of the Gospel
- Able to act, and not be acted upon
- Can discipline self
- Can set and achieve goals
- Can recognize the Spirit
- Keeps himself worthy to have the Spirit
- Knows how repentence, forgiveness, and the atonement work
- Can articulate his experiences with the Spirit
- Is developing teaching skills
- Is developing leadership skills (servant leadership)
- Is strong, but uses his strength to benefit others
- Is learning how to help others do right things
Preparing to Provide
- Is staying in school
- Does his best in school
- Has a beginning plan for a career
- Is developing an enjoyment for learning
- Is a responsible worker
- Can manage his own money
- Is developing some communications skills
Preparing to Protect
- Is respectful of women, girls and children
- Has developed basic courtesies and manners regarding women
- Treats girls as equals
- Girls are safe with him, even foolish ones
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