To confer the priesthood or ordain a person to a priesthood office, one or more men who hold the required priesthood and who have been authorized by the presiding authority place their hands lightly on the person’s head. The one who performs the ordinance:

Calls the person by his full name.

States the authority (Aaronic or Melchizedek Priesthood) by which the ordination is being performed.

Confers the Aaronic or Melchizedek Priesthood, unless it has been conferred earlier.

Ordains the person to an office in the Aaronic or Melchizedek Priesthood and bestows the rights, powers, and authority of that office.

Gives a priesthood blessing as the Spirit directs.

Closes in the name of Jesus Christ.