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	=The First Presidency=		=The First Presidency=
	(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/12/the-quorum-of-the-first-presidency LDS.org Ensign Dec. 2005 - The Quorum of the First Presidency], Additional Info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_%28LDS_Church%29 Wikipedia - First Presidency ~~(LDS Church)~~])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/12/the-quorum-of-the-first-presidency LDS.org Ensign Dec. 2005 - The Quorum of the First Presidency], Additional Info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_%28LDS_Church%29 Wikipedia - First Presidency])

	The First Presidency consists of the President of the Church—often referred to more informally as the Prophet of the Church—and counselors, generally two. Historically there have been occasions when there have been more than two counselors, usually when the President of the Church had health issues that would not allow him to function at full administrative capacity.		The First Presidency consists of the President of the Church—often referred to more informally as the Prophet of the Church—and counselors, generally two. Historically there have been occasions when there have been more than two counselors, usually when the President of the Church had health issues that would not allow him to function at full administrative capacity.
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	(See [http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg/menuitem.b3bc55cbf541229058520974e44916a0/?vgnextoid=e1fa5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a1d5991a83d20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=true#1 LDS.org True to the Faith - Melchizedek Priesthood])		(See [http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg/menuitem.b3bc55cbf541229058520974e44916a0/?vgnextoid=e1fa5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a1d5991a83d20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=true#1 LDS.org True to the Faith - Melchizedek Priesthood])

	Since the ~~LDS~~ Church has a lay ministry, all worthy male members will hold the priesthood. And since one of the goals of the Church is to "make bad men good, and good men better" the quorums will work to help men become worthy to hold the priesthood. Holding the priesthood does not require a man to be perfect, nor does it indicate a large amount of training such as might be expected in other faiths. A priesthood holder simply should have a desire to serve God and his fellow man. All priesthood members are expected to serve as home teachers to one or more families in the ward. The home teaching program encourages fellowship throughout the ward while allowing family needs to be brought back to the bishop. There are two priesthood quorums in the LDS ward, the high priests group and the elders quorum.		Since the Church has a lay ministry, all worthy male members will hold the priesthood. And since one of the goals of the Church is to "make bad men good, and good men better" the quorums will work to help men become worthy to hold the priesthood. Holding the priesthood does not require a man to be perfect, nor does it indicate a large amount of training such as might be expected in other faiths. A priesthood holder simply should have a desire to serve God and his fellow man. All priesthood members are expected to serve as home teachers to one or more families in the ward. The home teaching program encourages fellowship throughout the ward while allowing family needs to be brought back to the bishop. There are two priesthood quorums in the LDS ward, the high priests group and the elders quorum.

	===The High Priests Group===		===The High Priests Group===
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	The priests quorum includes all young men ages 16 and 17, though it can include 18 year olds who have not finished high school. This quorum is presided over by the bishop with two assistants chosen from the quorum assist the Bishop. Traditionally this group blesses the sacrament during sacrament meetings. They continue to be home teachers, generally serving as junior companions to high priests.		The priests quorum includes all young men ages 16 and 17, though it can include 18 year olds who have not finished high school. This quorum is presided over by the bishop with two assistants chosen from the quorum assist the Bishop. Traditionally this group blesses the sacrament during sacrament meetings. They continue to be home teachers, generally serving as junior companions to high priests.

	''Note'': It is very uncommon for active LDS males to remain "priests" once they reach 18–19 years of age—most will be ordained elders (see below). The media often report, for example, that someone charged with a crime was "a Mormon priest." While this may sound like a prominent rank when compared to other religions' use of the term priest, an adult male who is a Mormon priest has almost certainly not been active in the LDS faith for any period of time after his teen years. Essentially all 16-17 year-old Mormons will be priests. Remaining an adult male priest is a marker for ''disaffection'' from or ''inactivity'' in the ~~LDS~~ Church. Similar remarks could be made about adult deacons and teachers.		''Note'': It is very uncommon for active LDS males to remain "priests" once they reach 18–19 years of age—most will be ordained elders (see below). The media often report, for example, that someone charged with a crime was "a Mormon priest." While this may sound like a prominent rank when compared to other religions' use of the term priest, an adult male who is a Mormon priest has almost certainly not been active in the LDS faith for any period of time after his teen years. Essentially all 16-17 year-old Mormons will be priests. Remaining an adult male priest is a marker for ''disaffection'' from or ''inactivity'' in the Church. Similar remarks could be made about adult deacons and teachers.

	===The Young Women===		===The Young Women===

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The High Priests Group

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	===The High Priests Group===		===The High Priests Group===
	(See [http://www.lds.org/~~portal~~/~~site~~/~~LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0~~/?~~vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=32254eac7a31c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav~~=1 LDS.org Ensign Jun. 2005 - The High Priests Quorum])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/06/the-high-priests-quorum?lang=eng LDS.org Ensign Jun. 2005 - The High Priests Quorum])

	There is only one high priests quorum in each stake, and the stake president and his counselors are the high priest quorum presidency. High priests in a ward are organized into a high priests group and one of their members is chosen by the stake president to serve as the high priests group leader. Two additional men are chosen from the high priests group to serve as assistants to the high priests group leader. The high priests generally are older men and recently the management of ward family history consultants was placed under the high priest group leader. The high priests have always had an emphasis on temple work and family history.		There is only one high priests quorum in each stake, and the stake president and his counselors are the high priest quorum presidency. High priests in a ward are organized into a high priests group and one of their members is chosen by the stake president to serve as the high priests group leader. Two additional men are chosen from the high priests group to serve as assistants to the high priests group leader. The high priests generally are older men and recently the management of ward family history consultants was placed under the high priest group leader. The high priests have always had an emphasis on temple work and family history.

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	==Bishoprics and Branch Presidencies==		==Bishoprics and Branch Presidencies==
	(See [http://www.lds.org/~~portal~~/~~site~~/~~LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0~~/?~~vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=209084d4a0a0c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav~~=1 LDS.org Ensign May 1999 - The Bishop and His Counselors])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/1999/05/the-bishop-and-his-counselors?lang=eng LDS.org Ensign May 1999 - The Bishop and His Counselors])

	The presiding authority in a ward is the bishopric, which consists of the bishop and two counselors. The presiding authority in a branch is the branch presidency, which consists of the branch president and two counselors. Bishops are chosen by the stake president and approved by the First Presidency prior to their call. They serve for an indefinite period of time (often five to seven years). Branch presidents are chosen by the stake president and serve for an indefinite period of time. A branch president performs essentially the same functions as a bishop although he doesn't have to be a high priest and he may be serving under the direction of a mission president instead of a stake president in areas of the world where there are too few congregations to form a stake.		The presiding authority in a ward is the bishopric, which consists of the bishop and two counselors. The presiding authority in a branch is the branch presidency, which consists of the branch president and two counselors. Bishops are chosen by the stake president and approved by the First Presidency prior to their call. They serve for an indefinite period of time (often five to seven years). Branch presidents are chosen by the stake president and serve for an indefinite period of time. A branch president performs essentially the same functions as a bishop although he doesn't have to be a high priest and he may be serving under the direction of a mission president instead of a stake president in areas of the world where there are too few congregations to form a stake.

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	=The Presiding Bishopric=		=The Presiding Bishopric=
	(See [http://www.lds.org/~~portal~~/~~site~~/~~LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0~~/?~~vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=f0792ee01e31c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav~~=1 LDS.org Ensign Jul. 2005 The Presiding Bishopric])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/07/the-presiding-bishopric?lang=eng LDS.org Ensign Jul. 2005 The Presiding Bishopric])

	The Presiding Bishopric oversees the work of the Aaronic Priesthood throughout the Church. This includes work related to welfare, building construction and maintenance, and youth programs. The Presiding Bishopric also sits on the "Council for the Distribution of the Tithes," which oversees and manages the Church's financial affairs.		The Presiding Bishopric oversees the work of the Aaronic Priesthood throughout the Church. This includes work related to welfare, building construction and maintenance, and youth programs. The Presiding Bishopric also sits on the "Council for the Distribution of the Tithes," which oversees and manages the Church's financial affairs.

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	=The Quorums of the Seventy=		=The Quorums of the Seventy=
	(See [http://www.lds.org/~~portal~~/~~site~~/~~LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0~~/?~~vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=7fec2ee01e31c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav~~=1 LDS.org Ensign Aug. 2005 - The Quorums of the Seventy])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/08/the-quorums-of-the-seventy?lang=eng LDS.org Ensign Aug. 2005 - The Quorums of the Seventy])

	The Quorums of the Seventy serve throughout the Church under the direction of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve.		The Quorums of the Seventy serve throughout the Church under the direction of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve.

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	=The First Presidency=		=The First Presidency=
	(See [http://www.lds.org/~~portal~~/~~site~~/~~LDSOrg~~/~~menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0/?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=55b378de9441c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1~~ LDS.org Ensign Dec. 2005 - The Quorum of the First Presidency], Additional Info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_%28LDS_Church%29 Wikipedia - First Presidency (LDS Church)])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/12/the-quorum-of-the-first-presidency LDS.org Ensign Dec. 2005 - The Quorum of the First Presidency], Additional Info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_%28LDS_Church%29 Wikipedia - First Presidency (LDS Church)])

	The First Presidency consists of the President of the Church—often referred to more informally as the Prophet of the Church—and counselors, generally two. Historically there have been occasions when there have been more than two counselors, usually when the President of the Church had health issues that would not allow him to function at full administrative capacity.		The First Presidency consists of the President of the Church—often referred to more informally as the Prophet of the Church—and counselors, generally two. Historically there have been occasions when there have been more than two counselors, usually when the President of the Church had health issues that would not allow him to function at full administrative capacity.
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	=The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles=		=The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles=
	(See [http://www.lds.org/~~portal~~/~~site~~/~~LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0~~/?~~vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=ed2f2ee01e31c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav~~=1 LDS.org Ensign Sep. 2005 - The Twelve Apostles])		(See [http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/09/the-twelve-apostles?lang=eng LDS.org Ensign Sep. 2005 - The Twelve Apostles])

	The second governing body of the Church is the Quorum of the Twelve. Apostles are chosen by the First Presidency and serve in that capacity for life. There can be more than twelve apostles in the church (for example, the members of the First Presidency are almost always apostles), but the Quorum of the Twelve is limited to twelve members.		The second governing body of the Church is the Quorum of the Twelve. Apostles are chosen by the First Presidency and serve in that capacity for life. There can be more than twelve apostles in the church (for example, the members of the First Presidency are almost always apostles), but the Quorum of the Twelve is limited to twelve members.