[1] The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have taught that "marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children".
[2] While this family unit is perceived as the ideal, many church members are single.
YSA is a category used in the LDS Church to describe an unmarried adult between the ages of 18 and 35.
The purpose of the church's YSA program is to "provide enhanced opportunities for them to serve in leadership positions, to teach, and to lead.
"[3] There are activities arranged within the church that allow YSA to mingle, get to know one another, and spend time with people of their own age group, standards, and beliefs.