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| − | Every organization has its own jargon, and | + | Every organization has its own jargon, and [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is no exception. Here are a few common Latter-day Saint terms and acronyms : |
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LDS = Latter-day Saint(s) (member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (I would say “I’m LDS” not “I’m an LDS”) | LDS = Latter-day Saint(s) (member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (I would say “I’m LDS” not “I’m an LDS”) | ||
| − | Mormon = Nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (not a nickname for | + | Mormon = Nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (not a nickname for the Church of Jesus Christ) |
| − | 1st Pres = First Presidency (President of the Church and his two counselors who are also Apostles) | + | 1st Pres = [[First Presidency]] (President of the Church and his two counselors who are also Apostles) |
| − | The 12 = Quorum of Twelve Apostles (With the First Presidency leads the | + | The 12 = [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] (With the First Presidency leads the the Church of Jesus Christ) |
GA = General Authority | GA = General Authority | ||
| − | + | RMN = [[Russell M. Nelson]] (current Church President) | |
| − | + | DHO = [[Dallin H. Oaks]] (1st Counselor in the First Presidency) | |
| − | + | HBE = [[Henry B. Eyring]] (2nd Counselor in the First Presidency) | |
Latter-day Saint Scripture: | Latter-day Saint Scripture: | ||
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BoM = The [[Book of Mormon]]: Another Testament of Jesus Christ | BoM = The [[Book of Mormon]]: Another Testament of Jesus Christ | ||
| − | D&C = [[Doctrine and Covenants]] (collection of revelations to | + | D&C = [[Doctrine and Covenants]] (collection of revelations to the Church of Jesus Christ through modern prophets) |
PoGP = [[Pearl of Great Price]] (book of scripture providing additional insights from Moses, Abraham, and a history of Joseph Smith) | PoGP = [[Pearl of Great Price]] (book of scripture providing additional insights from Moses, Abraham, and a history of Joseph Smith) | ||
| − | JST = [[Joseph Smith Translation]] (translated portions of the Bible and contained in footnotes throughout the Old and New Testaments. More lengthy excerpts are contained in a section at the back of the | + | JST = [[Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible]] (translated portions of the Bible and contained in footnotes throughout the Old and New Testaments. More lengthy excerpts are contained in a section at the back of the Latter-day Saint edition of the Bible) |
| − | TG = Topical Guide (scriptural indices and cross reference guide to all of the | + | TG = Topical Guide (scriptural indices and cross-reference guide to all of the Latter-day Saint scriptures) |
BD = Bible Dictionary (brief descriptions and definitions of terms and people in the Bible) | BD = Bible Dictionary (brief descriptions and definitions of terms and people in the Bible) | ||
AoF = [[Articles of Faith]] (13 statements of faith written by Joseph Smith. Found in the Pearl of Great Price) | AoF = [[Articles of Faith]] (13 statements of faith written by Joseph Smith. Found in the Pearl of Great Price) | ||
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WoW = [[Word of Wisdom]] (The LDS law of health found in Doctrine & Covenants 89.) | WoW = [[Word of Wisdom]] (The LDS law of health found in Doctrine & Covenants 89.) | ||
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FHL = Family History Library (genealogical research library) | FHL = Family History Library (genealogical research library) | ||
| − | BIC = Born In the Covenant (a child referred to as BIC. His/her parents were sealed in the temple before child’s birth) | + | BIC = Born In the Covenant (a child referred to as BIC. His/her parents were sealed in the temple before child’s birth.) |
MoTab = [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] | MoTab = [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] | ||
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RS = Relief Society (organization for women over 18 years) | RS = Relief Society (organization for women over 18 years) | ||
| − | HT = Home teacher (1 of 2 men or young men assigned to visit several families every month) | + | HT = Home teacher (1 of 2 men or young men assigned to visit several families every month). Now called ministering brother. |
| − | VT = Visiting teacher (1 of 2 women assigned to visit several women every month) | + | VT = Visiting teacher (1 of 2 women assigned to visit several women every month). Now called ministering sister. |
SS = Sunday School | SS = Sunday School | ||
| − | SA = Single Adult(s) | + | SA = Single Adult(s) ages 36 and older |
| − | YSA = Young Single Adult(s) (single adults ages 18- | + | YSA = Young Single Adult(s) (single adults ages 18-35) |
YW = Young women (12-18 year old teenage girls) | YW = Young women (12-18 year old teenage girls) | ||
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YM = Young men (12-18 year old teenage boys) | YM = Young men (12-18 year old teenage boys) | ||
| − | BYC = Bishop’s Youth Committee ( | + | BYC = Bishop’s Youth Committee (composed of the Bishop and YM and YW class presidents-6 youth) |
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Deacon = Refers to the Deacon’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 12-13) | Deacon = Refers to the Deacon’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 12-13) | ||
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Priest = Refers to the Priest’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 16-18) | Priest = Refers to the Priest’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 16-18) | ||
| − | Beehive = Young women’s class (young women ages 12-13) | + | Beehive = Young women’s class (young women ages 12-13). No longer used. |
| − | Mia Maid = Young women’s class (young women ages 14-15) | + | Mia Maid = Young women’s class (young women ages 14-15). No longer used. |
| − | Laurel = Young women’s class (young women ages 16-18) | + | Laurel = Young women’s class (young women ages 16-18). No longer used. |
Primary = Primary (organization for children 18 months – 12 years) | Primary = Primary (organization for children 18 months – 12 years) | ||
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Education: | Education: | ||
| − | CES = Church Educational System (includes Seminary classes for high school students and Institute classes for young adults) | + | CES = [[Church Educational System]] (includes Seminary classes for high school students and Institute classes for young adults) |
| − | BYU = Brigham Young University | + | BYU = Brigham Young University located in Provo, Utah |
BYUI = Brigham Young University, Rexburg, Idaho | BYUI = Brigham Young University, Rexburg, Idaho | ||
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BYUH = Brigham Young University, Laie, Hawaii | BYUH = Brigham Young University, Laie, Hawaii | ||
| − | EFY = Especially For Youth (weeklong religious based summer camp for teens 14-18) | + | EFY = Especially For Youth (weeklong religious-based summer camp for teens 14-18) |
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| + | FSY = For Strength of Youth (weeklong religious-based summer camp for teens 14–18) | ||
Girl’s Camp/Young Women’s Camp = weeklong camp for young women | Girl’s Camp/Young Women’s Camp = weeklong camp for young women | ||
Missionary Related: | Missionary Related: | ||
| − | MTC = Missionary Training Center (where a missionary goes preparatory to going to assigned field of labor) | + | MTC = Missionary Training Center (where a missionary goes, preparatory to going to assigned field of labor) |
DL = District Leader (leadership position over several missionaries) | DL = District Leader (leadership position over several missionaries) | ||
Latest revision as of 17:49, 20 July 2024
Every organization has its own jargon, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is no exception. Here are a few common Latter-day Saint terms and acronyms :
LDS = Latter-day Saint(s) (member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (I would say “I’m LDS” not “I’m an LDS”)
Mormon = Nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (not a nickname for the Church of Jesus Christ)
1st Pres = First Presidency (President of the Church and his two counselors who are also Apostles)
The 12 = Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (With the First Presidency leads the the Church of Jesus Christ)
GA = General Authority
RMN = Russell M. Nelson (current Church President)
DHO = Dallin H. Oaks (1st Counselor in the First Presidency)
HBE = Henry B. Eyring (2nd Counselor in the First Presidency)
Latter-day Saint Scripture: OT = The Bible’s Old Testament
NT = The Bible’s New Testament
KJV = King James Version (Biblical translation used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
BoM = The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
D&C = Doctrine and Covenants (collection of revelations to the Church of Jesus Christ through modern prophets)
PoGP = Pearl of Great Price (book of scripture providing additional insights from Moses, Abraham, and a history of Joseph Smith)
JST = Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible (translated portions of the Bible and contained in footnotes throughout the Old and New Testaments. More lengthy excerpts are contained in a section at the back of the Latter-day Saint edition of the Bible)
TG = Topical Guide (scriptural indices and cross-reference guide to all of the Latter-day Saint scriptures)
BD = Bible Dictionary (brief descriptions and definitions of terms and people in the Bible)
AoF = Articles of Faith (13 statements of faith written by Joseph Smith. Found in the Pearl of Great Price)
WoW = Word of Wisdom (The LDS law of health found in Doctrine & Covenants 89.)
Quad = all of the scriptures bound into one book
General LDS Terms: CTR = Choose the right
FHE = Family Home Evening (church leaders set aside Monday nights as family night. Families spend time together and plan lessons and/or activities and/or treats)
FHC = Family History Center (genealogical research center)
FHL = Family History Library (genealogical research library)
BIC = Born In the Covenant (a child referred to as BIC. His/her parents were sealed in the temple before child’s birth.)
MoTab = Mormon Tabernacle Choir
DI = Deseret Industries (Church sponsored thrift store similar to Goodwill)
Local Church Organization: Stake = administrative unit composed of congregations (or wards)
Stake Center/Stake House = church building housing stake offices. Used for regular Sunday meetings, and bi-annual stake conference where everyone in the stake attends a meeting.
Ward = congregation based on geographical location
Bishop = lay clergy leader of a ward.
Branch = congregation with too few Latter-day Saints in the area to be a ward
BP = Branch President (leader of a branch)
PEC = Priesthood Executive Committee. It consists of the ward's bishopric and other ward leaders.
HP = High Priest (Priesthood quorum)
EQ = Elder’s Quorum (Priesthood quorum)
PPI = Personal Priesthood Interview (meeting with Priesthood leader)
RS = Relief Society (organization for women over 18 years)
HT = Home teacher (1 of 2 men or young men assigned to visit several families every month). Now called ministering brother.
VT = Visiting teacher (1 of 2 women assigned to visit several women every month). Now called ministering sister.
SS = Sunday School
SA = Single Adult(s) ages 36 and older
YSA = Young Single Adult(s) (single adults ages 18-35)
YW = Young women (12-18 year old teenage girls)
YM = Young men (12-18 year old teenage boys)
BYC = Bishop’s Youth Committee (composed of the Bishop and YM and YW class presidents-6 youth)
Deacon = Refers to the Deacon’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 12-13)
Teacher = Refers to the Teacher’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 14-15)
Priest = Refers to the Priest’s Quorum or a member of that Quorum (generally young men ages 16-18)
Beehive = Young women’s class (young women ages 12-13). No longer used.
Mia Maid = Young women’s class (young women ages 14-15). No longer used.
Laurel = Young women’s class (young women ages 16-18). No longer used.
Primary = Primary (organization for children 18 months – 12 years)
Sunbeam = Primary class for 3-4 year olds
Star = Primary class for 4-5 year olds
CTR = Primary classes for 5-8 year olds (Choose the Right)
Valiants = Primary classes for 9-12 year olds
Education: CES = Church Educational System (includes Seminary classes for high school students and Institute classes for young adults)
BYU = Brigham Young University located in Provo, Utah
BYUI = Brigham Young University, Rexburg, Idaho
BYUH = Brigham Young University, Laie, Hawaii
EFY = Especially For Youth (weeklong religious-based summer camp for teens 14-18)
FSY = For Strength of Youth (weeklong religious-based summer camp for teens 14–18)
Girl’s Camp/Young Women’s Camp = weeklong camp for young women
Missionary Related: MTC = Missionary Training Center (where a missionary goes, preparatory to going to assigned field of labor)
DL = District Leader (leadership position over several missionaries)
ZL = Zone Leader (leadership position over a group of missionaries)
AP = Assistant to the President (leadership position over all missionaries in assigned mission)
RM = Returned Missionary
RWH = Return with Honor
WML = Ward Mission Leader (local member of a congregation who coordinates missionary work between full time missionaries and ward members)
