A Return to Virtue

"Now is the time for a return to Virtue!"

The attribute and value of Virtue has been added to the Young Women theme.

"Virtue is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. It encompasses chastity and moral purity."

The time has come for the young women of the Church to lead the world in a return to virtue.

This is the time to be pure and to qualify for the guidance of the Holy Ghost.

In the coming year, all young women and their leaders should focus on the meaning of virtue, what you can do to accept and act upon this value, and how this attribute can strengthen you as you prepare to be worthy to make and keep sacred covenants and receive temple ordinances.

Distribution of the Personal Progress value experiences and projects associated with this value will be through local priesthood leaders and also posted online.

All young women should complete and be recognized for completing this value, in addition to the seven values listed in the Personal Progress book.

You may want to study the following scriptural references as you contemplate a return to virtue.

What does it mean to be virtuous?
Doctrine and Covenants 4:6.
Doctrine and Covenants 46:33.
2 Peter 1:3–8.
Doctrine and Covenants 121:45–46.
Doctrine and Covenants 38:24.
Doctrine and Covenants 49:26–28.
Topical Guide, "Virtue, Virtuous," 557.


"I believe one virtuous young woman led by the Spirit can change the world."