Church Educational System
The Church Educational System (CES) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consists of several institutions that provide religious and secular education for both Latter-day Saint and non–Latter-day Saint elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students and adult learners. Approximately 700,000 individuals were enrolled in CES programs in 143 countries in 2011. CES courses of study are separate and distinct from religious instruction provided through wards. Clark G. Gilbert, a general authority seventy, has been the CES commissioner since August 1, 2021.
Oneida Stake Academy, Preston, Idaho
A ward is a local congregation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a smaller local congregation known as a branch.
A meetinghouse that serves local ward congregations
A chapel where LDS congregations meet
A meetinghouse for a branch in West Memphis, AR
Many LDS Church buildings use steeples