PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
The student readings are a collection of teachings about dating and marriage, as taught by past and present prophets, leaders of the Church, and the scriptures. This manual gives students the opportunity to read the assigned talks before each class period so they can prepare to better participate in and contribute to classroom discussions and activities.
Through understanding and living by the teachings of prophets about dating, marriage, and family life, students will be better prepared to govern their lives with correct principles and follow the Lord’s great plan of happiness. The guiding principle for selecting teachings for this manual came from “ The Family: A Proclamation to the World .” The proclamation states: “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ” ( Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102 ).