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Church Leaders Teach Children about Family in Latest ‘Friend to Friend’ Video
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In Short: Church leaders shared the importance of family in a new video, teaching children about family traditions and the role of families in Heavenly Father’s plan.
Church leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have released a new episode of 'Friend to Friend,' a video series aimed at teaching children about the importance of family. The episode, released on September 13, featured Elder and Sister Caussé, along with the Primary general presidency, sharing family traditions and the role of families in Heavenly Father’s plan.
The video began with the Primary general presidency sharing how to say 'family' in different languages, setting the stage for the episode's focus on family unity. Elder Gérald Caussé, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, testified of the importance of families in the plan of God, while his wife, Sister Valérie Caussé, explained that making crêpes is a favorite family tradition in their household.
Children from around the world participated in the episode, speaking about their favorite family activities and how they show love to their family members. Elder and Sister Caussé also taught the young hosts, Millie Ferreira and Leki Uipi, how to make crêpes, a tradition that has been passed down in their family. The episode concluded with the children singing 'Families Can Be Together Forever' in both English and French, with the Causses' grandchildren joining via video from France.
The video is available to watch on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, in the Gospel Library, or on the four Gospel for Kids YouTube channels. Previous episodes of 'Friend to Friend' have also been made available online, providing a resource for families to learn together and have fun together.
What's confirmed
- Church leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have released a new episode of 'Friend to Friend,' a video series aimed at teaching children about the importance of family. The episode, released on September 13, featured Elder and Sister Caussé, along with the Primary general presidency, sharing family traditions and the role of families in Heavenly Father’s plan.
- The video began with the Primary general presidency sharing how to say 'family' in different languages, setting the stage for the episode's focus on family unity. Elder Gérald Caussé, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, testified of the importance of families in the plan of God, while his wife, Sister Valérie Caussé, explained that making crêpes is a favorite family tradition in their household.
- Children from around the world participated in the episode, speaking about their favorite family activities and how they show love to their family members. Elder and Sister Caussé also taught the young hosts, Millie Ferreira and Leki Uipi, how to make crêpes, a tradition that has been passed down in their family. The episode concluded with the children singing 'Families Can Be Together Forever' in both English and French, with the Causses' grandchildren joining via video from France.
- The video is available to watch on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, in the Gospel Library, or on the four Gospel for Kids YouTube channels. Previous episodes of 'Friend to Friend' have also been made available online, providing a resource for families to learn together and have fun together.
What's still developing
- “It’s so good to see my extended family,” Louie said.
- “‘ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ’ teaches that families can learn together, have fun together and become more like Jesus Christ together.” Gilbert and Louie, bird puppets from previous Friend to Friend episodes, were back for this episode and went to visit Louie’s cousin Penny in Antarctica, stopping to visit Gilbert’s cousins on the way.
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