Baptism Logistics
At least how long before the baptism should you begin filling the font???
3 Hours
Font CANNOT be left unattended
Doors to the font should be left locked
Work through a baptism or font coordinator if one is called in your Stake.
What should missionaries wear to baptisms? (Elders and sisters respectively)
for +100 (Why is it done this way?)
A suit/ A dress
What is the easiest setting to befriend Service Missionaries and invite them to join you in your work?
(Partial Points for other good answers)
Post DC Linger-Longers
What are things that need to be prepared well in advance for the baptism? (Items on the Program only constitute 1 of the 5)
(3 out of 5 wins)
Clothing
Program
Interview
Baptismal Form
Practice how to baptize (including words of ordinance)
Who should be invited to attend baptismal services?
(At least 3 examples)
for +100 (Who does Elder Volmar inform about your upcoming baptismal service to attend?)
Non-members, Inactive/less active members, youth, family of person being baptized, missionaries with friends they are teaching.
Bonus: (A member of the mission presidency and spouse)
What are examples of ways Service Missionaries can be of help in the work in your area?
Name at least 2.
Splits/teaching with you, attending and updating you about their ward's missionary coordination meetings, attend/participate in baptismal services, 60 minutes/finding through uniting with members.
Who is responsible for preparing and coordinating the Baptismal Program? (According to Preach my Gospel Pg. 214
Ward Mission Leader
Generally, when should converts be confirmed?
for +100 (Why is it done this way?)
At Sacrament meeting the Sunday Following the Baptism.
(Members of the ward should see the confirmation Ordinance performed and recognize who was newly baptized.)
How can we foster and build genuine relationships/friendships with service missionaries?
At least 3 examples
Talk to and get to know Service Missionaries frequently, ask genuine questions, invite them to participate with you in the work, unite over your testimonies and converting experiences with the gospel.
Who Presides at a Baptism and can authorize font-side confirmation?
The Highest level local priesthood authority (Usually Bishop but also the Stake President when present)
(A bishopric member can preside at a baptism but cannot authorize fontside confirmation without delegation from the bishop)
What should we do while our new converts are changing clothes after being baptized?
Teach a Christ-centered lesson a.k.a. "Midpoint Message"
What can you invite Service Missionaries to do to help in baptismal services?
Name at least 3
Talk to the attendees and help find opportunities to teach or reinforce testimonies of the gospel. (Also participating in the program through music, talks, prayers, helping teach the midpoint message, etc.)
What phrase toward the end confirmation ordinance is specifically targeted in "Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ: Supplementary Information" as needing to be said correctly? (7.11.3)
(-700 if answered incorrectly)
"Recieve the Holy Ghost"
(NOT "Recieve the Gift of the Holy Ghost" or any other phrase)
How can we help others' conversion and find opportunities to teach during baptismal services?
(Partial points for other good answers)
Talk to Everyone attending, especially looking for those who could be nonmembers, family, and estranged from the gospel rather than flocking solely around the convert.
The assignment of Service Missionaries who have a desire to participate in a significant amount of teaching i.e. 3+ nights a week with a teaching companionship and coordinate during weekly planning sessions.
TSM (Teaching Service Missionary)