Information about temple ordinances is provided in chapters 27 and 28.ģ8.2.1 Interpreting Ordinances and Blessings into Another Language
General information about ordinances and blessings is provided in chapter 18. Some of these policies involve special circumstances. This section gives policies for ordinances and blessings. Older youth who choose to raise the child may benefit from being welcomed into the elders quorum as prospective elders or into Relief Society.ģ8.2 Policies for Ordinances and Blessings If the youth participates in youth classes and activities, the child should not accompany him or her. In making this decision, youth, parents, and leaders consider the following: This decision is left to the prayerful discretion of the young woman, her parents, and the bishop. This decision is left to the prayerful discretion of the young man, his parents, and the bishop.Īn unwed young woman under age 18 who is going to become a mother may participate in Young Women or in Relief Society. For some, these blessings will not be fulfilled until the next life, but the ultimate goal is the same for all.įaithful members whose circumstances do not allow them to receive the blessings of eternal marriage and parenthood in this life will receive all promised blessings in the eternities, provided they keep the covenants they have made with God (see Mosiah 2:41).Īn unwed young man under age 18 who is going to become a father may participate in his Aaronic Priesthood quorum or in the elders quorum.
This means preparing to be sealed as a worthy husband or wife and to become a loving father or mother. Members may receive a temple recommend when they faithfully keep the required commandments and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. (See chapter 26.)ģ8.1.4 Unmarried Member Participation and BlessingsĪll members, even if they have never married or are without family in the Church, should strive for the ideal of living in an eternal family. Because of this sacredness and the covenants made, only members of the Church with a current temple recommend may attend the temple. To members of the Church, temples are houses of God. Temples are holy places of worship in which essential ordinances are received and sacred covenants are made. The custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) should understand the Church doctrine their child will be taught and support the child in making and keeping the baptismal covenant. Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is available to people who “come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits,” “are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ,” and desire to make and keep sacred baptismal covenants ( Doctrine and Covenants 20:37).Ī minor child age 8 or older may be baptized with the permission of his or her custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Persons unwilling to follow these guidelines will be asked in a respectful way not to attend Church meetings and events. He encourages those whose behavior is improper for the occasion to focus on helping maintain a sacred space for everyone present with a special emphasis on worshipping Heavenly Father and the Savior.Ĭhurch meetinghouses remain private property subject to Church policies. If there is inappropriate behavior, the bishop or stake president gives private counsel in a spirit of love. It also precludes making political statements or speaking of sexual orientation or other personal characteristics in a way that detracts from meetings focused on the Savior.
That requires refraining from overt romantic behavior and from dress or grooming that causes distraction. All age and behavior requirements of different Church meetings and events should be respected. Those who attend should avoid disruptions or distractions contrary to worship or other purposes of the meeting. The presiding officer is responsible to ensure that all who attend are respectful of the sacred setting. The Savior also taught that Church members are not to “cast any one out from … public meetings, which are held before the world” ( Doctrine and Covenants 46:3).Īll are welcome to attend sacrament meeting, other Sunday meetings, and social events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Paul invited new converts to “no more be strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints” ( Ephesians 2:19).
The Savior taught that His disciples should love their neighbors (see Matthew 22:39). “All are alike unto God,” and He invites all “to come unto him and partake of his goodness” ( 2 Nephi 26:33).Ĭhurch leaders and members are often asked who can attend meetings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who can become Church members, and who can attend a temple.
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