The Relief Society Declaration

THE RELIEF SOCIETY DECLARATION
Young Women Values

Our RS President spoke at this year's Evening in Excellence.
She pointed out the similarities between the RS Declaration and the YW Theme.
I have highlighted portions in the value colors.

THE RELIEF SOCIETY OF
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction.
(We are daughters of our Heavenly Father)

As a worldwide sisterhood, we are united in our devotion to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Exemplar.
(We will stand as witnesses of God)

We are women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity who:

Increase our testimonies of Jesus Christ through prayer and scripture study.

Seek spiritual strength by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Dedicate ourselves to strengthening marriages, families, and homes.
(Strengthen Home and Family)

Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.

Delight in service and good works.

Love life and learning.

Stand for truth and righteousness.
(The YW Motto)

Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on earth.

Rejoice in the blessings of the temple, understand our divine destiny and strive for exaltation.
(Make and keep sacred covenants, receive the ordainances of the temple, and enjoy the blessings of exhaltation)