President or Counselors: Meet with children individually before their 12th birthdays to discuss how their Primary experiences have helped them learn to live gospel principles. (Primary Handbook)

This questionaire is ment as suggestions as to what to talk about. Conny H.

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What could I ask during the interview/meeting: (what you choose will vary from child to child)

• feelings about the gospel and about Primary
• what the child remembers most about Primary
• what did they learn in Primary
• favorite song, sharing time, lesson, activity day
• tell me about a teacher who influenced you
• what the child remembers about his/her baptism
• progress in putting the Gospel in Action program into their life
• goals accomplished since receiving the Gospel in Action award
• feelings about prayer, scripture study, journal keeping
• have the child share a favorite scripture and share one of yours
• knowledge of Articles of Faith and why they are important
• how the child knows & what the child feels when the Holy Ghost is present
• ask the child to share an example of listening to the Holy Ghost
• what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means to the child
• what goals the child has for the future (i.e. seminary, mission, temple marriage)
• What do you think you have learned in Primary?
• Are you ready for YM/YW?
• What will you miss about primary?
• Talk about setting goals to learn and live according to the gospel

• ask questions which require more than a yes or no answer
• listen attentively
• recognize the child's efforts in making right choices
• encourage the child to continue to live the gospel principles throughout his/her life
• bear your testimony
• invite the child to bear his/her testimony (D&C 62:3)
• let the spirit be your guide
• keep it short
• express your love for the child
• let the experience be a positive one for the child and for you!

• do it only because it is required
• go with a list of questions in your hand
• just talk in the hall at church