Common Questions
"Why don't you guys drink coffee?"
Something similar to this response is also acceptable.
Explain the ordinance of baptism.
(Im looking for what it does for you, not the action of being baptized)
The ordinance that grants the Holy Ghost and Remission of sins. Also means the baptisee is now a member of the church. One of the first steps to eternal life.
Explain the law of Tithing.
Members give 10% of all their income to the church, in order for the church to fund things like more chapels and temples, as well as the various programs in the church.
Who can baptize for Proxy baptisms?
Priests and above.
"What the heck is a temple?"
A Sacred place where we perform special ordinances.
Explain the Sacrament.
An ordinance we take every Sunday in representation of Jesus Christ, and to renew our Baptismal Covenant.
Explain the Word of Wisdom.
It is a guideline for what we can put into our bodies. It says no tobacco, coffee, alcohol, tea. It also says to mitigate waste.
A baptism for a dead relative or loved one who did not have the opportunity in this life. Also commonly called Proxy Baptisms.
"Who's this prophet guy? Is he like the pope?"
The prophet is the head of the church, and is the only person on earth who holds all priesthood keys. He is able to receive revelation from god and declare it to the whole church.
Name the Three ordinances available at the temple.
Baptism for the Dead, the Endowment, and Sealing.
Explain the Law of Chastity.
It states that we cannot have sexual relations until marriage, and once married, ONLY to our spouse.
Who can come into the temple?
Anyone with a temple recommend. You must be 12 years of age or older to get one, and pass the temple recommend questions.
"How are you guys different than other churches?"
We have a fullness of the gospel. Other churches have pieces of the gospel, but we have the full package, if you will.
How many ordinances do we have that are necessary for exaltation?
6. Baptism, confirmation, proxy baptism, Endowments, and Sealing. Technically 7 with the Melkezadic priesthood for men, but I won't say its wrong without it.
Name 5 of the Ten Commandments.
(Bonus 50 points per extra commandment.)
Don't commit adultery, don't take the lords name in vain, no graven images, thou shalt not kill, don't bear false witness, "No other gods before me", honor thy father and mother, don't covet, thou shalt not steal, remember the Sabbath day.
When are you not permitted into the temple?
Trick question! You are always allowed in the temple, so long as you have a recommend, and it's not closed.
"You guys have a lot of rules. Why should I care about following them? Is there any incentive at all?"
A lot of the rules and laws we have come with blessings if we follow them. They also help you be a better person in general.
Why do we have ordinances?
To attain certain blessings that aren't available otherwise.
These laws all lead back to one similar theme. What is it?
(What is done in each of these?)
Sacrifice. We all must sacrifice for eternal happiness, but we only sacrifice temporal things for eternal blessings.
Name the 5 Covenants in the Endowment.
(200 points per law. If another team names more, they get ALL the points. An adult can only help if no. one can answer.)
The law of Obedience, the law of Sacrifice, the law of the Gospel, the law of Chastity, and the law of Consecration.
Explain the Book of Mormon in one sentence.
Another Testament of Jesus Christ