Relief Society doing Personal Progress

[watchsParticipant]

Hello Everyone,
I need help. Our last Young Woman’s President said that you know longer have to be in Young Woman’s to earn your Personal Progress medallion. Being a convert I am really excited about it. However I can’t find anywhere that it says that. I need to find out if she was correct and where I would find it. My Relief Society President is willing to let us start a program for us if I can find where it says it’s OK. There is about ten of us that want to do it together.
If anyone knows, please let us know.
Thank You for your help,
Watchs

[Jenny SmithParticipant]

AFAIK, there’s never been a requirement that only YW can earn the Personal Progress award. YW leaders frequently earn their medallions as a way to help motivate young women. In fact, our YW president is now earning her medallion for the THIRD time!

Here’s the latest on mothers earning the Personal Progress Award:
http://www.lds.org/pa/display/1,17802,8551,00.html

The FAQ says mothers can not earn the award before their daughters. If you did not have a daughter who was in Young Women’s, I’m sure you’d earn it when you completed all the value experiences and projects. The only difference I can see is that I don’t think the ward would automatically be required to pay for your necklace, but would be up to the Bishop.

Here are the requirements for YW leaders (it’s shorter for them):
http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6887-1,00.html

There is a very old program for Relief Society sisters called the “Pursuit of Excellence” that can be done as well. There’s no cool necklace associate with it but you can still order the program from LDScatalog.com:
http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10151&productId=38621

If you have further questions, your RS president should address them with the Stake RS or Stake YW president in your area. It’s likely they know the answer for sure, or can find it.

[Jenny SmithParticipant]

Proved! I got some more smack on this during Ward Council Sunday :

http://www.mormonshare.com/node/17622

It’s hearsay, I suppose, since I didn’t hear it personally, but I’m certain this is legit.

[Jenny SmithParticipant]

“Young women 12–18 years of age, their mothers, and leaders are invited to participate in completing Personal Progress. As mothers work together with their daughters, their eternal relationship will be strengthened and both will grow in faith and testimony. Mothers complete the same requirements as their daughters (see Young Women Personal Progress, 92). Leaders are encouraged to complete Personal Progress. Their example is important. The leader requirements are slightly modified from the regular program requirements to acknowledge the service leaders give in Young Women (see Young Women Personal Progress, 91).

“If a young woman does not have a mother to assist her, other exemplary women who desire to participate in and complete Personal Progress themselves may assist and mentor this young woman with her Personal Progress (see Young Women Personal Progress, 93). As with a mother working with her daughter, this sister may earn the Young Womanhood Recognition along with the young women she mentors.

“A young woman may also be assisted and mentored by another young woman who has completed her own Personal Progress and is earning her Honor Bee charm (see Young Women Personal Progress, 83–84). The purpose is to strengthen each young woman as they serve one another, grow in faith and testimony, make righteous choices, and progress on the path to the temple.” (Young Women Personal Progress Questions and Answers)

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