Strengthening our Families: An In-Depth Look
at the Proclamation on the Family
Table of Contents
Introduction – The Proclamation as Prophetic Guidance for Strengthening the Family
Chapter 1 – Families and the Great Plan of Happiness
Chapter 2 – The Enduring, Happy Marriage: Findings and Implication from Research
Chapter 3 – Preparing for an Eternal Marriage
Chapter 4 – Chastity and Fidelity in Marriage and Family Relationships
Chapter 5 – Equal Partnership and the Sacred Responsibilities of Mothers and Fathers
Chapter 6 – Home as a Sacred Center for Family Life
Chapter 7 – Proclamation-Based Principles of Parenting and Supportive Scholarship
Chapter 8 – Understanding and Applying Proclamation Principles of Parenting
Chapter 9 – Intergenerational Ties, Grandparenting, and Extended Family Support
Chapter 10 – Family and Prayer in a Christ-Centered Family
Chapter 11 – Repentance, Forgiveness, and Progression in Marriages and Families
Chapter 12 – Love, Respect, and Compassion in Families
Chapter 13 – The Meaning and Blessings of Family Work
Chapter 14 – Wholesome Family Recreation
Chapter 15 – The Sanctity and Importance of Human Life
Chapter 16 – The Divine Nature of Each Individual
Chapter 17 – Single Adults and Family Life
Chapter 18 – Gospel Ideals and Adversity in Family Life
Chapter 19 – Awareness of Abuse in the Family
Chapter 20 – Preventing and Healing from Abuse
Chapter 21 – The Family Crucibles of Illness, Disability, Death, and Other Losses
Chapter 22 – Practices for Building Marriage and Family Strengths
Chapter 23 – Valuing, Preserving, and Transmitting Family Traditions
Chapter 24 – Government Resources and Policies to Maintain and Strengthen Families
Chapter 25 – Defending Marriage and the Family through Law and Policy
Chapter 26 – The Proclamation and the Philosophies of the World