Brother Clegg and his seminary class.

Chelsea Ricks
SJHS Staff Writer

During the years of high school, students have the opportunity to take seminary. Seminary is a class where students get to learn about the L.D.S. faith. The Objective of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion section of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ website says that, “Seminary is to help youth and young adults to understand and rely on the teachings and The Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven.”

Brother McLay, seminary teacher at SJHS, said, “I love the spiritual feeling in the building at seminary. I love the countenance increase. It is very rewarding to see someone learn a new principle and decide to live it.” The youth love seminary too.  Kali Condie, a student in seminary, took the class because she loves to be in a place where she can be loved and accepted. She also enjoys learning about the gospel.

The Church’s website also explains that some of the things teachers and students in seminary should do in making seminary a good experience is, “learn and teach by the Spirit. They should cultivate a learning environment of love, respect, and purpose. Explain, share and testify of gospel doctrines and principles.” In seminary the students in the class do the devotional to get the class started. The students read a scripture of their choice, sing a hymn that they like, and they have the opportunity to pray.  The lesson the teacher gives their students for the day could be about principles, doctrines, scriptures, or anything else the teacher feels like the students should learn.

Seminary is a good experience for everybody, the students and the teachers. Brother Clegg, another teacher in seminary, said, “Seminary continues to make an incredible difference in the lives of the youth of the church. We invite all to come and be a part of it, members or nonmembers of the church.”