“Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the
office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.” (D&C 107:99)
This list will be followed by a second list, which recommends the manuals each person should have, study and implement, according to their calling.
First List:
It would benefit every member who participates in Family History work to own and study this manual.
This guide will help you use the process to identify your ancestors and bless them through temple ordinances. You will also learn about resources that can help you in this process, including the FamilySearch Internet site, which is found at http://www.new.familysearch.org/.
This manual can be ordered from the Distribution Services at
1-800-537-5001. The item # = 36795
Or - it can be downloaded from the Internet. For instructions, click here.
2. Family History Consultant’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work
This guide instructs family history consultants about their responsibilities, how to help members do family history work so they can provide temple ordinances for their ancestors, and teaches about additional resources that can help consultants fulfill their calling.
At the present time the only way to obtain this handbook is by download on the Internet. For instructions, click here.
3. Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, Section 9, Temple and Family History Work
Lesson One of the Online tutorials for Family History Consultants and Priesthood Leaders says of this manual:
“The most important thing priesthood leaders can do to provide direction to the work is to read and implement the doctrine, principles, and procedures discussed in the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Section 9.”
Leaders refer to this section of the Church Handbook of Instructions to learn:
● The doctrines of temple and family history work.
● Their responsibilities in directing these efforts.
● How to organize stakes and wards to help members do family history work.
This manual can be ordered from the Distribution Services at
1-800-537-5001. The item # = 35709
Or - it can be downloaded from the Internet. For instructions, click here.
4. Administrative Guide for Family History
This administrative guide supplements the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: section 9, “Temple and Family History Work.”
This handbook might be thought of as the “how to” instructions. It discusses how stake presidencies, high council advisors, bishoprics and high priest group leaders can:
● Implement and oversee family history programs.
● Provide direction to family history efforts.
The specific responsibilities of all priesthood leaders and family history workers are listed in the chart at the end of this guide.
At the present time the only way to obtain this handbook is by download from the Internet. For instructions click here.
5. Instructor’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work
This manual is used to teach the Temple and Family History course taught during Sunday School, or at other times. (It could even be taught to individuals or families in their homes.)
The instructor uses this guide, along with the Member’s Guide and the DVD, to teach the course.
This manual can be ordered from the Distribution Services at
1-800-537-5001. The item # = 35804
Or - it can be downloaded from the Internet. For instructions, click here.
6. Temple and Family History Course DVD
The presentations on this DVD are essential to supplement the Family History course instruction.
The Temple and Family History Course DVD provides video segments about the principles taught in each lesson and will help the instructor present the lessons.
This resource can be ordered from the Distribution Services at
1-800-537-5001. The item # = 54102
Second List:
Which resources are needed to best fulfill
individual stewardships?
Consultants and High Priest Group Leaders need to understand and implement all six items.
Elders Quorum Presidents need to understand and implement items 1, 3 and 4.
Ward Mission Leaders need items 1, 2, 3 and 4 to understand how Consultants can aid in missionary work and retention.
Bishops need to understand and implement items 1, 3, and 4 and would benefit from understanding item 2.
High Council Advisors over Family History need to understand and implement items 1, 3 and 4, and would benefit from understanding items 2, 5 and 6.
Stake Presidents need to understand and implement items 1, 3 and 4.
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