Patriarchal Blessing Signs
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Patriarchal blessings were talked about a lot in the April 2023 General Conference but how often do we really talk about them at home and church? Every baptized member of the church has the right and privilege to receive a patriarchal blessing. BUT, there is no specific age where it just happens so sometimes it just passes people by. I started to talk a lot about patriarchal blessings after my oldest went into Young Women’s and quickly realized that if I talked about it TOO much I’d turn her off them completely. It’s such a delicate balance! What do you do?
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I made signs. Signs that would catch their interest, relate to what a lot of teens are thinking. Signs to show them there are answers and help. Try posting your signs where you think your teens will see them the most. I chose the bathroom mirror. This way you can constantly remind them without constantly reminding them.
If they have questions, they know they can come to talk to you about it but you aren’t harping on them either. When they are ready, they know how to take action too. Change the sign or the location of the sign every few months so it’s not just something they learn to tune out.
Patriarchal blessings are so important because they are our personal scriptures! They give guidance, direction, warnings, and hope- things teens need so much!! Things I still need. After they get their blessing you can teach them how to study them and use them for the rest of their lives.
Of course, keep talking about them too. A sign isn’t enough but it does help you from going overboard and it gives them comfort to know they can ask for it whenever they feel they are ready.
Print your signs and help your family start thinking about when they want to get theirs. There are three designs- two say the same thing, and one is different.
Remember, the more we talk about the gospel, the easier it is to share it with others. Keep the gospel conversation going in fun ways with gospel games!
Celebrate the sweetest story ever told, one tiny treat at a time.
Turn everyday candies into thoughtful Christmas gifts, a daily scripture countdown, or a family Christmas Eve devotional. Our Nativity Candy Circles attach to wrapped treats like Hershey’s Kisses, Rolos, and miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, adding a reminder of Jesus Christ to each little bite.
For a countdown, include one of each picture and choose a candy at random each day, December 1–24. Match the picture to the scripture guide and read about the Savior’s birth, life, and mission. For a Christmas devotional, use the separate numbered Nativity guide to assign readings and share the Christmas story together.
Or simply fill a mug, jar, treat bag, or stocking with decorated candies. No counting required! Add a matching gift tag for neighbors, teachers, friends, or the families you minister to.
Your instant-download PDF includes:
Two sets of 24 candy-circle designs: a KJV Bible edition and a Bible + Book of Mormon edition, with four complete sets per candy-circle page.
Matching scripture countdown guides for both editions, with picture references, short reading titles, and checkboxes.
Nativity devotional reading guides for both editions, with numbered assignments for reading the Christmas story in order.
Coordinating gift tags and jar-lid labels.
Assembly instructions and creative gifting ideas.
Print the candy circles at actual size, cut with scissors or a ¾-inch circle punch, and attach them to your wrapped candies with a glue stick or double-sided tape.
This is a digital download. Candy, containers, and assembly supplies are not included.