What is...?
A sacred act that is performed by the authority of the Priesthood
Ordinance
When do we renew our baptismal covenants?
During the sacrament
Baptismal Covenant--What blessings will you receive?
Constant companionship of the Holy Ghost; Remission of Sins; Privilege of being spiritually reborn; eternal life
Who are covenants made with?
God
About the baptismal ordinance
Matthew 3: 13-17; John 3:3-7; Acts 2:37-38; 2 Nephi 31: 4-13; Alma 7:14-16; 3 Nephi 11: 8-41; Articles of Faith 1:4
A sacred agreement between God and a person/group of people
Covenant
What saving ordinance is only required of men?
Receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood
Gift of the Holy Ghost--What blessings will you receive?
Learn the truth of all things; receive a sure testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ; guide us; protect us form physical and spiritual danger; comfort; be sanctified
What promises do you make at baptism?
Take upon the name of Jesus Christ; keep his commandments; serve Him to the end
About the ordinance of the Holy Ghost
John 14:26; Acts 2:38; Acts 8: 12-17; Acts 19:1-6; 1 Nephi 10:17-19; 2 Nephi 31: 12-17; D&C 8:2-3; D&C 68:25-28; D&C 121: 46; D&C 130:22
Ordinances that are ESSENTIAL to exaltation
Saving Ordinances
What saving ordinances are completed in the temple?
Endowment and sealing in the temple
The Melchizedek Priesthood--What blessings will you receive AS A WOMAN?
Able to participate in saving ordinances; have access to the priesthood
What promises do you make when receiving the Holy Ghost?
Stay on the path that leads to eternal life
About the ordinance of the Melchizedek Priesthood
Genesis 14:18; Psalm 110:4; Matthew 16: 17-19; D&C 76:57; D&C 124: 123
Saving ordinances are performed under the direction of those who hold what?
Priesthood Keys
Who can perform a baptism/confirmation?
Priest with the aaronic priesthood
The Endowment--What blessings will you receive?
Become saints; able to enter the covenant of eternal marriage; lead your life toward eternal life; gain God's power; protection; save us now and exalt us later
What promises do you make when receiving your Endowment?
To wear the temple garment; keep the law of the obedience, the law of sacrifice, the law of the gospel, the law of chastity, and the law of consecration
About the Endowment Ordinance
Leviticus 8; D&C 105:12; D&C 110:9
FALSE! We do ordinances for the dead in the temple
Name all 5 saving ordinances
1. Baptism
2. Gift of the Holy Ghost (Confirmation)
3. Endowment
4. Melchizedek Priesthood
5. Sealing
Sealing Ordinance--What blessings will you receive?
Sealing to your family for time and all eternity
What promises do you receive when you are sealed?
Stay faithful to your spouse and keep your covenants
About the Sealing Ordinance
D&C 132: 46; D&C 138: 48