Teaching and guiding children in the gospel is both a sacred responsibility and a profound blessing. Sometimes, it may feel challenging, but it is always meaningful. Whether you are a primary teacher or a parent, your influence plays a vital role in shaping young testimonies and helping children grow in faith. To uplift and inspire you in this important work, we’ve gathered 30 LDS quotes for primary teachers and parents—serving as reminders of your divine role. These words of wisdom from prophets, apostles, and church leaders will encourage you to continue teaching with love, patience, and faith, even in the face of challenges and hardships. Let these quotes strengthen your spirit as you nurture the next generation in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Be sure to share them with every primary teacher and parent you know, so they, too, can find encouragement and inspiration in their work.
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Top 30 LDS Quotes for Primary Teachers & Parents to Remember Their Important Work
Every phase and aspect of our Primary program is in harmony with Christ’s teachings. — David B. Haight
Many bishops in the Church are inspired to call the strongest people in the ward to serve individual children in the Primary. — Henry B. Eyring
To our Heavenly Father, children have never been secondary—they have always been “primary.” — Joy D. Jones
Wholesomeness, virtue, culture, service, and love for one another add strength and purpose to the Primary. — David B. Haight
But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve one another. — Mosiah 4:15
We help God’s children best by providing ways to build faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel when they are young. — Henry B. Eyring
It is our solemn duty, our precious privilege—even our sacred opportunity—to welcome to our homes and to our hearts the children who grace our lives. — Thomas S. Monson
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
“Bring up your children in the love and fear of the Lord; study their dispositions and their temperaments, and deal with them accordingly, never allowing yourself to correct them in the heat of passion; teach them to love you rather than to fear you.” — Brigham Young
I bear witness of the sacred work of teaching Heavenly Father’s children the simple doctrine of Jesus Christ. — Henry B. Eyring
Children then and children now bless our lives, kindle our love, and prompt our good deeds. — Thomas S. Monson
Behold your little ones. — 3 Nephi 17:23
One of our most sacred responsibilities is to help our children come to know deeply and specifically that Jesus is the Christ. — Jan E. Newman
Help your children build faith in Jesus Christ, love His gospel and His Church, and prepare for a lifetime of righteous choices. — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
As you teach, lead, and love children, you can receive personal revelation that will aid you in creating and arming valiant, sin-resistant children. — Joy D. Jones
And they shall also teach their children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord. — Doctrine and Covenants 68:28
They need us—every one of us—parents, teachers, leaders, youth, brothers, sisters. They need you. — Patricia P. Pinegar
The most effective way to fulfill our divine potential is to work together, blessed by the power and authority of the priesthood. — Jean B. Bingham
The best way for you to improve the world is to prepare the world for Christ by inviting all to follow Him. — Bonnie H. Cordon
How we speak to our children and the words we use can encourage and uplift them and strengthen their faith. — Rosemary M. Wixom
We have the sacred responsibility to share the power and peace of Jesus Christ with all who will listen. — Russell M. Nelson
The worth of souls is great in the sight of God. — D&C 18:10
Teach and show the children that Heavenly Father loves them and has confidence in them because they are his children. — Patricia P. Pinegar
In the multitude of counsellors there is safety. — Proverbs 11:14
We have many avenues for teaching the … rising generation, and we should devote our best thinking and effort to taking full advantage of them. — D. Todd Christofferson
Children will be more able to survive the challenges that will come to them when they know and understand that keeping God’s commandments can bring them peace and joy in their lives and enable them to walk uprightly. — Ruth B. Wright
While we are all teachers, we must fully realize that it is the Holy Ghost who is the real teacher and witness of all truth. — Matthew O. Richardson
Come, little child, and together we’ll learn
Of his commandments, that we may return
Home to his presence, to live in his sight
Always, always to walk in the light.
— “Teach Me To Walk in the Light,” Children’s Songbook, p. 177
Oh, yes, my child, I’ll teach you.
My child, I’ll help you choose the right.
And when you do not understand
The Lord’s command, I’ll take your hand,
And he will lead us with his light.
— “Teacher Do You Love Me?,” Children’s Songbook, p. 178
How dear to God are little children;
With him their spirit life began.
So priceless their security,
Their innocence and purity;
They are a part of his eternal plan.
To earthly parents God sends children
To guide and teach, protect and love.
Oh, let us keep the sacred trust
That he has placed with each of us
And help to guide them back to God above.
How dear to God are little children.
— “How Dear to God Are Little Children,” Children’s Songbook, p. 180
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Final Thoughts On These LDS Quotes for Primary Teachers
We hope you enjoyed these LDS quotes for primary teachers and parents, and that they have filled you with inspiration while strengthening your faith in your important role as a teacher. Teaching and guiding children in the gospel is a sacred responsibility, and these quotes serve as a reminder of the powerful impact you have in shaping young testimonies. Whenever you need uplifting and meaningful words to encourage you in your teaching, feel free to revisit this article.
Our goal is to support and inspire those who dedicate their time and love to help children grow in faith. Remember, beyond your efforts, God is always there to guide and strengthen you and the children you teach.
Be sure to share these quotes with your fellow primary teachers, parents, and anyone who may need encouragement in their work with children. You can also use these quotes for personal reflection, as thoughtful notes of appreciation, or even share them on social media to uplift others in their sacred work. Feel free to comment below with your favorite quote from the list above.