Chapters of the General Handbook that relate to the Primary, Young Women, and Aaronic Priesthood Quorums have been revised to reflect the changes made to these organizations because of the Children and Youth program that became effective January 1. These three chapters have been simplified and reduced, and are now organized around the work of salvation and exaltation. There is also more emphasis on encouraging Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies and Young Women class presidencies to direct the work of their quorum or class.

Sections in five other chapters have also been updated. See the complete list below.

The First Presidency released the new General Handbook on February 19, 2020. At that time, nine chapters were new or updated and it was announced that additional chapters would be updated and published over the coming months.

The new handbook is available in English in the Gospel Library app in the section Handbooks and Callings and online at handbook.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Over time, it will be translated and published in an additional 51 languages.

Also see the Handbooks and Callings page to see the handbook, frequently asked questions, and other related resources.

Handbook Chapters Updated in March

Chapter 0: Introductory Overview

• 0.4. Questions about Instructions

Chapter 5: Stake Leadership

• 5.1.1.8. Communication (Public Affairs)

• 5.4.1. Stake Relief Society, Young Women, Primary, and Sunday School Presidencies

• 5.4.2. Stake Young Men Presidency

• 5.4.3. Stake Sunday School Presidency

• 5.4.4. Stake Organization Secretaries

Chapter 10: Aaronic Priesthood Quorums

• Chapter 10 has been revised. It is now organized around the work of salvation and exaltation. The content has also been simplified, reduced, and oriented around the needs of smaller units.

Chapter 11: Young Women

• Chapter 11 has been revised. It is now organized around the work of salvation and exaltation. The content has also been simplified, reduced, and oriented around the needs of smaller units.

Chapter 12: Primary

• Chapter 12 has been revised. It is now organized around the work of salvation and exaltation. The content has also been simplified, reduced, and oriented around the needs of smaller units.

Chapter 18: Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings

• 18.9.1. Approval to Administer the Sacrament

Chapter 33: Records and Reports

• 33.3.3. Assistant Stake Clerks

• 33.4.3. Assistant Ward Clerks

• 33.6. Membership Records

Chapter 38: Church Policies and Guidelines

• 38.6.2.1. Abuse Help Line

• 38.6.2.2. Counseling in Cases of Abuse

• 38.8.4. Adoption and Foster Care