Covenant Connection through Jesus Christ Course

Week 1
Date: September 22, 2024
Title of Lesson: The Covenant Path: An Overview
Subject: Introduction to Covenants
Summary: Introduce the concept of the covenant path, focusing on the importance of covenants in the gospel and how they guide our lives.
Resources: "Your Covenant Path" (New Era)
Materials: Preach My Gospel (2023), Chapter 1
General Conference Talk: “Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ” by Elder Ulisses Soares

Week 2 

Date: September 29, 2024
Title of Lesson: Entering the Covenant Path: Baptism and the Holy Ghost
Subject: Baptism and Confirmation
Summary: Discuss the significance of baptism and confirmation as the first covenants we make and their importance in our spiritual journey.
Resources: Missionary Preparation Teacher’s Manual
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 3)
General Conference Talk: Russell M. Nelson, “Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys,” CR April 2024 

“Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory” by Sister Jean B. Bingham

Week 3
Date: October 13, 2024
Title of Lesson: Spiritual Preparation for Covenant Making
Subject: Developing Spiritual Strength
Summary: Focus on the importance of personal worthiness, prayer, and scripture study in preparing to make and keep sacred covenants.
Resources: Missionary Preparation Manual
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 2
General Conference Talk: “Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ” by Sister J. Anette Dennis

Week 4 

Date: November 3, 2024
Title of Lesson: The Restoration and Its Covenants
Subject: Understanding the Restoration
Summary: Teach the significance of the Restoration and the covenants that were restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 1)
General Conference Talk: "The Man Who Communed with Jehovah" by Elder Kyle S. McKay

Week 5
Date: November 10, 2024
Title of Lesson: Integrity and Covenant Keeping
Subject: Living with Integrity
Summary: Emphasize the importance of integrity in keeping covenants, including daily decisions and actions that reflect our commitment to God.
Resources: “For the Strength of Youth”
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 6 (Christlike Attributes)
General Conference Talk: "Integrity: A Christlike Attribute" by Elder Jack N. Gerard

“Covenants and Responsibilities” by President Dallin H. Oaks

Week 6
Date: November 17, 2024
Title of Lesson: The Promises of Covenant Keeping
Subject: God’s Promises to Us
Summary: Discuss the blessings and promises associated with keeping covenants and how they manifest in our lives.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 2)
General Conference Talk: “Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory” by Sister Jean B. Bingham

Week 7 

Date: November 24, 2024
Title of Lesson: The Plan of Salvation and Covenants
Subject: Understanding the Plan of Salvation
Summary: Explore how the Plan of Salvation provides the framework for making and keeping covenants.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 2)
General Conference Talk: "Self-Mastery" by Elder Russell M. Nelson

“Focus on the Temple” by President Russell M. Nelson

Week 8
Date: December 8, 2024
Title of Lesson: Emotional Resilience and Covenant Keeping
Subject: Navigating Life’s Challenges
Summary: Develop emotional resilience to handle challenges and remain faithful to covenants.
Resources: Emotional Resilience for Self-Reliance
Materials: Emotional Resilience Course Manual
General Conference Talk: “Be of Good Cheer” by Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Week 9
Date: December 15, 2024
Title of Lesson: Moroni’s Promise
Subject: How to know if the Book of Mormon is true and if the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored in its fullness on the earth today.
Summary: Teach the importance of finding out for yourself if the Book of Mormon is true so you can invite others to do the same. 

Resources: Preach My Gospel, Moroni 10:3-5
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 3)
General Conference Talk: “Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth” by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Week 10
Date: January 5, 2024
Title of Lesson: Preparing for Sacred Temple Covenants
Subject: Temple Preparation
Summary: Introduction to the sacred nature of temple covenants and the preparation needed to enter the temple.
Resources: Endowed from on High, Lesson 1
Materials: Temple Preparation Manual
General Conference Talk: “The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation” by President Russell M. Nelson

Week 11
Date: January 12, 2025
Title of Lesson: Teaching the Gospel: Tools for Covenant Teachers
Subject: Effective Study and Teaching
Summary: Learn how to effectively study and teach the gospel, with a focus on teaching others about covenants. Emphasis will be on developing skills to communicate the principles of the covenant path clearly and powerfully.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 2
General Conference Talk: “Teaching in the Savior’s Way” by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Week 12
Date: January 26, 2025
Title of Lesson: The Role of the Holy Ghost in Teaching Covenants
Subject: Walking with the Spirit
Summary: Understand the role of the Holy Ghost in teaching and understanding covenants. This lesson will explore how to invite the Spirit into teaching moments to ensure that the message of covenants resonates deeply with others.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 4
General Conference Talk: “Let the Holy Spirit Guide” by Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Week 13
Date: February 2, 2025
Title of Lesson: Enduring to the End: Faith and Covenants

Subject: Endurance in Keeping Covenants

Summary: Teach the importance of endurance in keeping covenants, even in difficult circumstances.

Resources: Preach My Gospel

Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 3)

General Conference Talk: “The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ” By Elder Dale G. Renlund

Week 14
Date: February 9, 2025
Title of Lesson: Seek Christlike Attributes through Covenant Keeping
Subject: Values and Virtues
Summary: Focus on developing Christlike character, emphasizing values like honesty, humility, and patience in the context of covenant keeping. This lesson will help students understand how living these virtues strengthens their commitment to covenants.
Resources: Gospel Library App
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 6
General Conference Talk: “The Triumph of Hope” By Elder Neil L. Andersen CR Oct. 2024

Week 15
Date: February 23, 2025
Date: February 23, 2025

Title of Lesson: Coping with Sadness and Depression

Subject: Showing others the joy of the gospel despite dealing with other emotions.

Summary: The Savior promised that in Him we can have a fulness of joy (see Doctrine and Covenants 101:36). However, moments of sadness and discouragement are a normal part of our mortal experience. Sometimes we might experience more severe feelings of hopelessness and depression. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ provided resources to help us move forward in faith during times of emotional difficulty. This lesson can help students understand ways they can get help with feelings of sadness and depression.

Resources: “For the Strength of Youth”

Materials: Emotional Resilience Manual

General Conference Talk: “Welcome to the Church of Joy” By Elder Patrick Kearon

Week 16
Date: March 2, 2025
Title of Lesson: Building Strong Relationships through Covenant Teaching
Subject: Strengthening Bonds
Summary: Understand how to build and maintain healthy relationships while teaching and keeping covenants. This lesson will emphasize the role of love and service in fostering strong connections with others.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 10
General Conference Talk: “Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth” by Elder José A. Teixeira

Week 17
Date: March 9, 2025
Title of Lesson: Using the Scriptures to Teach

Subject: Giving Purpose to Personal Scripture Study

Summary: Our faith in Jesus Christ needs to be nourished daily. As we study the scriptures daily like missionaries do, we will find purpose that will allow us to feast upon the words of Christ and be filled. 

Resources: The Scriptures

Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 10

General Conference Talk: “The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ” by Elder Dale G. Renlund

Week 18
Date: March 16, 2025
Title of Lesson: Living God’s Laws through Covenants
Subject: Understanding the Commandments
Summary: Discuss how living the commandments strengthens our ability to keep covenants and grow spiritually. This lesson will focus on the connection between obedience and covenant blessings.
Resources: Preach My Gospel
Materials: Preach My Gospel, Chapter 3 (Lesson 4)
General Conference Talk: “Obedience Brings Blessings” by President Thomas S. Monson

Week 19
Date: March 23, 2025
Title of Lesson: Resilience in the Mission Field: Applying Emotional Strength
Subject: Emotional Resilience
Summary: Applying principles of emotional resilience in missionary work, this lesson will help students prepare to face and overcome the challenges of missionary service with faith and resilience.
Resources: Emotional Resilience for Self-Reliance
Materials: Emotional Resilience Course Manual
General Conference Talk: “Waiting on the Lord” by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Week 20
Date: April 13, 2025
Title of Lesson: Preparing for the Temple: Understanding Sacred Ordinances
Subject: Temple Ordinances
Summary: Introduction to sacred ordinances performed in the temple, including baptisms for the dead, the endowment, and sealings. The lesson will emphasize the spiritual significance of each ordinance.
Resources: Endowed from on High, Lesson 4
Materials: Temple Preparation Manual
General Conference Talk: “Reverence for Sacred Things” by Elder Ulisses Soares

Week 21
Date: April 27, 2025
Title of Lesson: Making Holy Covenants in the Temple
Subject: Temple Covenants
Summary: Focus on the significance of making holy covenants in the temple, their sacred nature, and the spiritual responsibilities they entail.
Resources: Endowed from on High, Lesson 6
Materials: Temple Preparation Manual
General Conference Talk: “Confidence in the Presence of God” by President Russell M. Nelson

Week 22
Date: May 4, 2025
Title of Lesson: Covenant Promises: Understanding the Blessings of Temple Covenants
Subject: Temple Covenants and Promises
Summary: Discuss the spiritual and eternal blessings promised through temple covenants, fostering excitement and commitment to enter the temple.
Resources: Endowed from on High, Lesson 7
Materials: Temple Preparation Manual
General Conference Talk: “The Love of God” by Elder Benjamin M. Z. Tai