Aaronic Priesthood
Offices
Deacon
Teacher
Priest
Bishop
Facts
Called the lesser priesthood
An appendage to the greater priesthood
This Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and
Oliver Cowdery on May 15, 1829 by John the Baptist.
Sometimes referred to as the Levitical Priesthood
The Bishopric is the presidency of this Priesthood.
Responsibilities
Administering outward ordinances
Holds the keys of the ministering of angels
Holds the keys of the gospel of repentance
Pass the sacrament
Collect fast offerings
Watch over members in the ward
Bless the sacrament
Baptize new members
Melchizedek Priesthood
Offices
Elder
High Priest
Patriarch
Seventy
Apostle
Facts
This Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and
Oliver Cowdery in the spring of 1829 by Peter,
James, & John.
The higher or greater priesthood
Given this name because of a great high priest
Used to be called The Holy Priesthood, after the
Order of the Son of God
Name changed out of respect or reverence to the
name of God (to avoid too frequent repetitions of
his name)
All authorities or offices are appendages to this
priesthood
The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints is the president of this priesthood
Responsibilities
Has power and authority over all the offices in the
church
Hold the keys to administer all the spiritual blessings
of the Church
May baptize (under the direction of presiding authority)
Bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost
Ordain men to the offices of the priesthood
Perform sealing ordinances in temples
Administer to the sick through Priesthood blessings
Perform other ordinances
Can also perform all the functions of the Aaronic
Priesthood
Scriptures
*Do each section separately
Offices: don’t read any scriptures for offices
Facts:
Aaronic Priesthood
Doctrine & Covenants 107:14-17 (lesser priesthood, Bishopric presidency of this Priesthood)
Doctrine & Covenants section 13 heading (Aaronic priesthood restored to JS & OC)
Melchizedek Priesthood
Doctrine & Covenants 107:1-5 (Melchizedek high priest, name changed, old name, all offices appendages)
Bible Dictionary: Melchizedek Priesthood (pg 730) (higher priesthood, offices listed, restored to JS and OC, Prophet is
President of this Priesthood)
Responsibilities:
Aaronic Priesthood
Doctrine & Covenants 107:14 (power in administering outward ordinances)
Doctrine & Covenants 13:1 (angels, repentance, baptism)
Melchizedek Priesthood
Doctrine & Covenants 107:8 (authority over all offices)