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| - The Church Educational System, also known as CES, is a key part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ emphasis on the importance of education. Former President and Prophet of the Church, Gordon B. Hinckley stated, Get all of the education that you can. The Lord has said very plainly that His people are to gain knowledge of countries and kingdoms and of things of the world through the process of education, even by study and by faith. Education is the key which will unlock the door of opportunity for you. It is worth sacrificing for. It is worth working at, and if you educate your mind and your hands, you will be able to make a great contribution to the society of which you are a part.... Take advantage of every educational opportunity that you can possibly afford ("Inspirational Thoughts," Liahona, June 1999, 3). The scriptures also teach of the importance of education: "Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118). O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth (Alma 37:35). Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand; Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms— (Doctrine and Covenants 88:78, 79) The programs of The Church Educational System have far-reaching effects. In 2004 over 1.2 million people, both members and non-members, were taught by CES. The Church Educational System provides four programs: religious education, which includes seminary and institute classes; higher education, which includes Church colleges and universities; elementary and secondary schools; and continuing education.
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