Temple Trivia!
What do the 12 oxen supporting temple baptistries represent?
The 12 tribes of Israel
At what age can worthy members of the church enter the temple and perform baptisms for the dead?
The year they turn twelve
True or False: If you forget to bring a physical copy of your recommend, you can NOT go in the temple.
FALSE! They can look up your records, but it's much easier to just bring your recommend with you!
What is the closest temple to us right now?
Phoenix, Arizona Temple
What document is necessary to enter the temple?
A current temple recommend.
This iconic structure was the first temple completed in Utah, though it took 40 years to build.
Salt Lake City, Utah Temple
At what age can worthy members of the church attend the dedication ceremony of the temple?
Eight
In the temple, we are all dressed in ___________.
White.
When are all visitors and non-members allowed to visit the inside of a temple?
During a temple open house
What is the first ordinance in the temple you will be able to perform?
Baptisms for the dead.
This temple was the second built in this dispensation. It was abandoned almost as soon as it was finished. First, however, thousands of Saints received ordinances inside before journeying west. It was later destroyed by fire and a tornado.
Nauvoo, Illinois Temple
Jesus taught the gospel at this location when he was 12 years old.
The temple
True or False: You will need to bring a towel and change of underwear to use after you get baptized.
FALSE! The temple provides everything you need to do baptisms for the dead- including underwear, bralettes, and towels!
President Monson told us all to have what in our rooms?
A picture of the temple.
What is the ordnance that makes it possible to be with our families forever?
Sealing Ordinance
The early Saints were forced to abandon this temple—the very first built in this dispensation—within two years of its completion.
Kirtland, Ohio Temple
How many dedicated and operating temples are there today?
220!
Do you have to make a reservation in order to go to the temple?
No! They accept walk-ins and if the baptistry is full, you can always just do confirmations.
The Temple is the Lord’s ______________.
House.
How many ordinances are performed in the Temple?
4= Baptism for the dead, initiatory, endowment, sealing