Temples
A worthy member of the church who is at least 12 years old may participate in this sacred ordinance
What is baptism for the dead?
This is the length of time every able and worthy young man is to serve as a full-time missionary
What is 2 years?
This man was the youngest church president in our dispensation at 25 years old. He was visited by the Father and the Son when he was a young teenager
Who is Joseph Smith, Jr.?
This President dedicated 85 temples during his time as an Apostle, First Presidency Counselor, and Church President. He's dedicated more temples than any other Church President
Who is Gordon B. Hinkley?
This speaker said “We belong as united community - whether confronting pandemics, storms, wildfires, droughts, or quietly meeting daily needs. We receive inspiration as we council together, listening to each sister, and the Spirit.”
Who is Gerrit W. Gong?
This ordinance, that is performed in the temple, is essential in order to receive the blessing of an eternal family
What is a Temple Marriage (Temple Sealing)?
This Book of Mormon Prophet/Missionary suffered death by fire. He only converted one person but that person later became a prophet
Who is Abinadi?
On September 21, 1823 Joseph Smith knelt down in prayer and received the first of this number of visits from the Angel Moroni that night
What is 3?
This prophet is often referred to as the "American Moses" due to his leadership of the pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. He also was the longest president of the church serving for 30 years
Who is Brigham Young?
This speaker announced 17 new temple locations
(Bonus—There are a total of this many temples dedicated)
Who is President Russel M Nelson?
(What is 282?)
This historic temple was the first temple started in Utah but was the fourth one finished. It took 40 years to build
What is the Salt Lake Temple?
This man helped Alma the younger destroy the church, was visited by an angel, repented and then served a 14 year mission. He helped convert King Lamoni and his Father
Who is Ammon?
The Jesus Christ's restored church was officially organized in a log farm belonging to peter Whitmer, Sr. in Fayette, New York on this date
What is April 6, 1830?
This president of the church was U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Secretary of Agriculture.
Who is Ezra Taft Benson?
This speaker was talking about how religious freedoms can help heal the problems of the real world
Who is Ronald A. Rasband?
This is the Church's tallest temple. It's east spire reaches 280 feet
(Bonus—This temple was dedicated on this day)
What is the Washington D.C. Temple?
(What is September 17, 1974?)
The first mormon missionaries sent outside the U.S. were sent to this country
What is Canada?
During the translation of the Book of Mormon, Martin Harris borrowed a portion to show members of his family. This number of pages was lost due to this occurrence
What is 116
These 2 men are the only modern presidents that have been father and son
Who are Joseph F Smith and Joseph Fielding Smith?
This number of people were limited to view general conference in person this year
What is 10,000?
This is the most commonly asked question at the Salt Lake Temple Visitors Center
What is “Where is the bathroom?”
According to our most recent General Conference, there are this many full-time missionaries currently serving
What is more than 1.5 Million LDS missionaries?
The restoration began on this day
(Bonus—the church was organized first in this place)
What is April 3, 1836?
(What is Fayette, New York)
This church president was the first president born in Utah on November 22, 1856 in Salt Lake City
Who is Heber J Grant?
This General Conference speaker said, “No matter what our mortal experience may entail, we can trust God and find joy in him.”
Who is D. Todd Christofferson?