Intro to Young Mens

When my son was ordained a deacon, he personally telephoned and invited several men who were special to him to come and stand in the circle when he was ordained. It was a very good experience for him, and the men he called were very touched. We don't have any member family nearby, and so it was a relief for me to know that these good men would be watching out for my son as he grew up, especially because they know that he loves and admires them, too.

Also, if your son completes the Faith in God booklet, he will speak with some leaders in the Deacon's Quorum about the priesthood. Hearing about the priesthood from peers or near-peers has a big effect on these young 'uns.

My husband also pulled my son aside and spent a lot of time talking to him about how important receiving the priesthood was during several one on one outings before his birthday. Worthiness was of special concern.

Also, leaving Primary behind (Yay!!!) will be very exciting for your son, and he'll start attending Mutual and "real" Scouts. All of these things will be big milestones, and he'll appreciate them.

YW are typically more ritualized about these transitions than YM, but I don't know if that's a bad thing. Speak with your Young Men's president, mentioning any specific concerns about your son's readiness, to see if he has any advice on making this transition significant for your young man. You can also ask your son what he thinks would help.