• Doctrine and Covenants
• Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual (Religion 324 and 325) and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times (Religion 341 - 343)
• Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay (RS Manual)
• Ensign
• Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (1985) 
• A Witness and a Warning by Ezra Taft Benson
• Articles of Faith by James E. Talmage
• A Marvelous Work and a Wonder by LeGrand Richards
• Journal

1. Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

2. Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before 
they are covered in R.S.

3. Read each month's Ensign from cover to cover.

4. Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference Ensign (conference issues are November and May). Read and study on your own, or share these talks with your family.

5. Read and memorize one hymn each month. Try to learn all the verses. Ponder on the words of the hymn and write down any thoughts you have. Play the hymn during the day -- CD's & tapes with or without words are available through the Distribution Center, or listen free online at 
http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4996-1,00.html
(Optional: Write out the words to the hymns you have chosen as copywork.) 
Listen to other uplifting music during your day.

6. Read the monthly speech selected. 

7. Supplemental reading from the following list:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS YEAR:
"A Witness and a Warning" by Ezra Taft Benson (a short book)
"Articles of Faith" by James E. Talmage
"A Marvelous Work and a Wonder" by LeGrand Richards

8. OPTIONAL --  Keep a Divinity Journal.  In the journal you can record any thoughts, impressions and spiritual experiences you may have during your study.  You could list scriptures that influence you.  Also include copywork of the hymns you memorize, passages from any of the readings, and scriptures you especially like.  Writing summaries of the readings could also be an aspect of the Divinity Journal.

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the January 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "I Can Do All Things through Christ," by Virginia U. Jensen

• Read A Witness and a Warning Foreword-chapter 3

• Read Articles of Faith chapters 1-2

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the February 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments," by Jeffrey R. Holland

• Read A Witness and a Warning chapters 4-7

• Read Articles of Faith chapters 3-4

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the March 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "The Law of the Sabbath," by Earl C. Tingey

• Read A Witness and a Warning chapters 8-11

• Read Articles of Faith chapters 5-6

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the April 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "Meditating and Mediating: Finding and Offering the Savior's Peace,"  Kathy D. Pullins

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 7-9

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 1-4

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Use this month to finish reading any of the January - April 2005 issues of the Ensign that you may not have completed yet.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "Trust in the Lord with All Thine Heart," by Barbara B. Ballard

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 10-11

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 5-7

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the June 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "The Inconvenient Messiah," by Jeffrey R. Holland

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 12-13

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 8-10

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the July 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "Raising the Greatest Generation of Missionaries," by Elder M. Russell Ballard

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 14-15

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 11-13

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the August 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "The Cost of True Discipleship," by Camille Fronk

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 16-17

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 14-16

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the September 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "The Olive Press," by Truman G. Madsen

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 18-19

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 17-19

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the October 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "The Three Pillars of Eternity," by Bruce R. McConkie

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 20-21

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 20-22

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Use this month to finish reading any of the June - October 2005 issues of the Ensign that you may not have completed yet.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "Live in Thanksgiving Daily," by Joseph B. Wirthlin

•  Read Articles of Faith chapters 22-23

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 23-25

• Read and study The Doctrine and Covenants to be prepared for the Gospel Doctrine lesson each week. (Optional: Also read and study the corresponding material in the following Institute Manuals -- Doctrine and Covenants: Religion 324 - 325 and/or Church History in the Fulness of Times: Religion 341 - 343)

• Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay. Usually there are 2 of these lessons each month. Check your own ward/stake calendar and schedule to see what you need to read. Read these lessons before they are covered in R.S.

• Read the December 2005 Ensign from cover to cover.

• Read one conference talk each week from the most recent General Conference.

• Read and memorize one hymn. Try to learn all the verses. (See Overview for study suggestions.)

• Read the following speech: "Thoughts at Christmastime," by W. Grant Bangerter

•  Read Articles of Faith chapter 24

• Read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder chapters 26-29