History of the For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet

When the For the Strength of Youth manual first came out, it was all about dress and grooming, dancing, dating, and social interactions. By 2001, the pamphlet still talked about those things, but added were mental and spiritual topics such as education, language, Sabbath day observance, honesty, and repentance. The 2012 edition has continued to move in that direction with greater emphasis on gospel principles and prophetic promises. I invite you to take a look at the new For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, and apply those principles to your life so you can receive the physical and spiritual strengthreferred to in the title.


1965 cover of For the Strength of Youth. Full booklet here http://www.barncow.com/mormon/youth-1965.html	1972 cover of For the Strength of Youth.	1990 cover of For the Strength of Youth.

2001 cover of For the Strength of Youth.	2001 cover of For the Strength of Youth.

This are some fun web sites that have more info on the older FSOY Booklets

http://latterdaymainstreet.com/2011/01/18/1965-for-strenght-youth/

http://www.mormonmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/history-for-the-strength-of-youth/

http://www.ldsliving.com/story/67696-for-the-strength-of-youth-over-the-years

http://rsc.byu.edu/archived/selections-2004-religious-education-student-symposium/contextual-analysis-1965-and-2001-edi