• 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: Joseph Smith (RS Manual)
• Ensign
• Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (1985) 
• The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer
• The Holy Secret by James L. Ferrell
• The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth by Truman G. Madsen
• Faith Rewarded: A Personal Account of Prophetic Promises to the East German Saints by Thomas S. Monson
• Hearing the Voice of the Lord: Principles and Patterns of Personal Revelation by Gerald N. Lund
• 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)  http://www.ldsces.org/Institute%20Manuals.asp

2. Read and be prepared for the Relief Society Lessons from the Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith. 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.

To further your study of hymns see the Music Appreciation plans for this year.

6. Read the monthly article selected.   This year the articles will help us study the Relief Society Declaration.

7. Read the main book for the year:

The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer (Jan  through Dec)

8. Supplemental reading from the following list:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS YEAR:
The Holy Secret by James L. Ferrell (Jan - Mar)
The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth by Truman G. Madsen (Apr - Jun)
Faith Rewarded: A Personal Account of Prophetic Promises to the East German Saints by Thomas S. Monson (July - Sept)
Hearing the Voice of the Lord: Principles and Patterns of Personal Revelation by Gerald N. Lund (Oct - Dec)

9. 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration: We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction.                        David S. Baxter, “Faith, Service, Constancy,” Ensign, Nov 2006, 13–15

• Read The Holy Temple chapters 1 & 2

• Read The Holy Secret chapters 1- 8

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   As a worldwide sisterhood, we are united in our devotion to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Exemplar.            Mary Ellen Smoot, “We Are Instruments in the Hands of God,” Ensign, Nov 2000, 89–92

• Read The Holy Temple chapters 3 & 4

• Read The Holy Secret chapters 9 - 17

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   We are women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity...                                                                                      M. Russell Ballard, “Women of Righteousness,” Ensign, Apr 2002, 66–73                       

• Read The Holy Temple chapters 5 & 6

• Read The Holy Secret chapters 18 - 25

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Increase our testimonies of Jesus Christ through prayer and scripture study.                                             Families Anchored in the Scriptures by Cheryl C. Lant May 5, 2006

•  Read The Holy Temple chapter 7

• Read The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth  preface & chapters 1-3

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Seek spiritual strength by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.                                                       Yea, by the Unspeakable Power of the Holy Ghost by Sally H. Barlow 2000

•  Read The Holy Temple chapters 8 & 9

• Read The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth chapters 4-7

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Dedicate ourselves to strengthening marriages, families, and homes.                                          

  Families—It's about Time by Virginia U. Jensen 1999

•  Read The Holy Temple chapter 10 

• Read The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth chapters 8-10

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.

•  Read The Holy Temple chapters 11 & 12

• Read Faith Rewarded chapters 1 - 3

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 articles to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Delight in service and good works.

•  Read The Holy Temple chapters 13 & 14

• Read Faith Rewarded chapters 4 - 6

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith.  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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Love life and learning.  

•  Read The Holy Temple chapters 15 & 16 

• Read Faith Rewarded chapters 7 - 9

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Stand for truth and righteousness.  Truth and Righteousness will Sweep the Earth by Merrill J. Bateman 2000

•  Read The Holy Temple chapters 17 & 18

• Read Hearing the Voice of the Lord (read a third of the book)

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on earth.    

•  Read The Holy Temple chapters 19 & 20

• Read Hearing the Voice of the Lord (read a third of the book)

• Keep a 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: Joseph Smith. 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 2009 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 article to go with this part of the R.S. Declaration:   Rejoice in the blessings of the temple, understand our divine destiny, and strive for exaltation.  

•  Read The Holy Temple chapter 21

• Read Hearing the Voice of the Lord (read a third of the book)

• Keep a Divinity Journal