How long does it take to receive Aaronic Priesthood after joining LDS?

[Mikey9]

I haven´t even been a member for a week but do i receive the Aaronic Priesthood after Baptism and Confirmation?`I was baptized and confirmated (receiving the Holy Ghost) 4 days ago and was baptized 5 days ago or so, i am a male 15 years old going on 16. Do i recieve Aaronic Priesthood soon, how long does it take before i can bless the sacrament? Do i already have it? Must i undergo an interview?

[Mikey9]

I mean i was baptized 5 days ago not "or so"

[notquiteperfect]

First, welcome to the Church!  

Your bishop will need to interview you and they usually do that pretty soon.  Then they'll ask for a sustaining vote in Sacrament Mtg and confer the priesthood on you either during Priesthood Mtg or after.  You need to be 16 to bless the sacrament.

[estradling75]

The Aaronic priesthood is under the direction of your bishop.

 

Talk to him about it and ask him what the timeframe will be...  It should be soon.

[Iggy]

Shouldn't it be when he is worthy AND understands and comprehends all that is expected of him?

[estradling75]

Shouldn't it be when he is worthy AND understands and comprehends all that is expected of him?

 

 

Which should be soon...  He was just bapitised so worthiness should not be an issue.  And the Aaronic Priesthood is within the understanding and comprehension of typical 15 going on 16 year old, (at least enough to be ordained)

[ditd]

Congratulations Mikey on your baptism and confirmation! I hope it was a wonderful experience.

 

Because the first Sunday can be a little overwhelming with so many god things to feel and experience your church leaders will organize somebody to explain the priesthood to you (the functions, duties and responsibilities) within the coming week or 2 if you are of age (12 or over - whoever discusses this will go into detail).

 

After they have explained the priesthood you will have n interview with the bishop just to confirm you are still keeping your baptismal covenants.

 

Aas notquiteperfect explained you will be sustained in sacrament meeting and then ordained into the aaronic priesthood either during your next priesthood meeting or at another appropriate time.