Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the Sermons and Writings of Joseph F. Smith
CHAPTER XXII
Auxiliary Organizations
Definition of Auxiliary Organizations--Place of Auxiliary Organizations in the Church--Relation Between Authorities of Ward and Auxiliary Organizations--Purpose and Duties of Relief Society--Objects of the Relief Society--Duties and Purpose of the Relief Society--The Relief Society--Object of Sunday Schools and Church Schools--The Teacher Essential in Sunday School Work--The First Qualification of a Sunday School Teacher--The Principle of Sabbath School Teaching--The Stake Sunday School Board--The Importance of M. I. A. Work--The Field of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Associations--Purpose of Mutual Improvement Associations--The Fountain of Truth--Purpose and Duties of Religion Classes--Teachers Must Believe in Jesus Christ