If you’ve ever wondered what CTR Rings were all about or what they stood for, or how they got started, this is the history.

The letters CTR, a reference to this phrase  “Choose The Right” , are incorporated into a shield logo designed by Helen Alldredge, a Primary General Board member in the 1960s. In 1970, a church committee headed by Naomi W Randall recommended that the shield be incorporated into official church material. Since then, both the phrase and symbol have been used in religious educational materials for LDS youth of Primary age.  The symbol is also used in LDS Culture by members of all ages, both as a reminder of the motto, as well as an indicator of religious affiliation. The CTR initials, displayed on the shield and in other forms, can be seen mainly on CTR Rings as well other types of Jewelry, Tee Shirts, Bookmarks and Stationery.

A Ring with the letters “CTR” on is often worn by members of the LDS Church as a reminder of the “Choose the Right” motto, and as a symbol of their religious affiliation.

CTR rings were introduced at the same time as the CTR shield in 1970 by Primary general president LaVerne W. Parmley after being recommended by a committee chaired by Naomi W. Randall.  In connection with the children’s Sunday School program, each LDS child in this age group is given an adjustable ring with a green escutcheon bearing the letters “CTR” in silver.

Over the years CTR rings have become popular with both children and adults in the LDS Church. They are now available in a variety of designs in over 30 languages.

When I was eight years old, I received my first CTR Ring.  Right now I’m looking for another CTR Ring to wear all the time.  I’m finding there are now so many styles to choose from.   My oldest daughter loves the baguette CTR Ring and my second oldest daughter loves the Butterfly CTR Band.  Both rings are feminine and eligant but so different, just like my daughters.  Any LDS Online Store has a wide variety of these rings to offer.

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