18 YOs and New Youth Program

[Mottzzz]

What is everyone's plan of attack with handling youth that are already 18 in this new youth program?

We have one young man who turned 18 last fall. I gave him the option of getting a ring since he's on his way out. He said yes, so I sized him. But then I figured I guess he wouldn't really be doing anything or really "earning" that new crystal award thing, but I ordered it anyways just in case. I told my bishop last night and it seems like we might just give it to him.

[sbradshaw]

You could consider it an award for finishing his Duty to God (if he did).

[chriswoodut]

What is everyone's plan of attack with handling youth that are already 18 in this new youth program?

We have one young man who turned 18 last fall. I gave him the option of getting a ring since he's on his way out. He said yes, so I sized him. But then I figured I guess he wouldn't really be doing anything or really "earning" that new crystal award thing, but I ordered it anyways just in case. I told my bishop last night and it seems like we might just give it to him.

I was wondering what the requirements were to receive the crystal, this is what I found:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/you ... th-emblems

During the year a young man or young woman turns 18, he or she (with parents, if desired) will have the opportunity to meet with the bishop to discuss his or her progress. In this setting, the bishop will present a certificate from the First Presidency, as well as the Children and Youth crystal. He gives these emblems of achievement to youth who are trying to become more like the

Savior by striving to:

• Study the scriptures and pray daily.
• Be worthy of a limited-use temple recommend.
• Participate in Sabbath meetings, quorum or class work, and seminary.
• Work on goals in each area of growth.
• Serve others in a personally significant way, which could include a service project.

New converts, those who have not been actively participating in Children and Youth or the Church, and those who are not members of the Church may also receive the emblems of achievement the year they turn 18 if, at the time of their interview, they are actively working to develop these patterns of discipleship.