What to know about baptism and confirmation preparation meetings

A recent update to the “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” provides guidance for baptism and confirmation preparation meetings (see 12.1.8).

While some wards and stakes may already hold a meeting like this, the handbook update gives new information, saying:

“Parents have the primary responsibility to teach their children about baptism and confirmation. To support them, the Primary presidency plans a Baptism and Confirmation Preparation meeting near the beginning of each year. The bishopric gives direction.”

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