Purpose
According to the LDS Church, the purposes of its Sunday School program are to:
- "Teach the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
- "Strengthen individuals and families by encouraging them to study the scriptures, obey the commandments, receive the essential ordinances, and keep the associated covenants."
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