Church Educational System

The Church Educational System, also known as CES, is a key part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ emphasis on the importance of education. President and Prophet of the Church, Gordon B. Hinckley stated,

Get all of the education that you can. The Lord has said very plainly that His people are to gain knowledge of countries and kingdoms and of things of the world through the process of education, even by study and by faith. Education is the key which will unlock the door of opportunity for you. It is worth sacrificing for. It is worth working at, and if you educate your mind and your hands, you will be able to make a great contribution to the society of which you are a part.... Take advantage of every educational opportunity that you can possibly afford ("Inspirational Thoughts," Liahona, June 1999, 3).

The scriptures also teach of the importance of education:

• "Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith (D