Third Hour Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 When the Church announced its break with the Boy Scouts of America, many people were shocked — only to be further surprised when they announced all existing youth activity was subject to change. While the new youth initiative announced in May was vague, Mormon Newsroom released a statement on Friday regarding the 2020 change in youth activities. The statement, quoting the "Children and Youth Development" LDS.org page (which hosts a thorough FAQ section), explains that "camps and other outdoor activities will be an important part of gospel learning, building relationships, and strengthening faith in Jesus Christ. Children and youth may participate in Primary day camps, Young Women camps, Young Men camps, and high adventure activities. … Activities will be based on needs rather than requirements.” Regarding other activities, LDS.org affirms, "Weekday activities, outdoor adventures, and youth conferences will continue as a vital part of helping children and youth learn, develop friendships, serve, and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ." In addition to this statement, the Church released a short video about the new initiative entitled "A... View the full article mordorbund 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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