Sacrament Talk Tips

Sacrament Talk Tips

DOs

  • Prepare your talk early, even from the day you receive the assignment. This allows more time for the Spirit to guide and inspire you.
  • Focus your talk on the Savior and building faith and testimony in Him.
  • Listen to the Spirit and adjust your preparations according to promptings you feel.  
  • Seek to teach the doctrines you have selected in a reverential tone.
  • Practice your talk beforehand. Repeat as needed and time yourself to make sure you stay within your given time limits.

On the day

  • Say a prayer in your heart before you begin.  
  • Arrive early to church so you have a smooth and undisrupted experience.
  • Speak clearly, slowly, and loud enough into the microphone so others can hear you well.
  • Make eye contact and smile to put yourself and others at ease.

 

DON’Ts

  • Begin your talk by expressing your reluctance to give it or making apologies for your delivery.
  • Speak on subjects you are unfamiliar with or on which you may lack understanding.
  • Speculate or talk about controversial matters.
  • Read extensively from another person’s talk.
  • Miss the opportunity to speak from your heart.
  • Feel pressured to speak professionally.

On the day

  • Arrive late.
  • Take more time than you have been assigned.
  • Be nervous -- these are your friends, they are interested in what you have to say.

 

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