Temples in Africa
Temple Visitors
Temple Firsts and Lasts
The Covenant Path
The Temple and You
Temple Symbolism
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This was the first temple built in Africa.

Johannesburg South Africa Temple (1985)

100

These people can visit a temple during the open house.

The public--i.e. anyone.

100

This temple was the first temple built in the last days.

The Kirtland Temple (1836)

100

This covenant invites us to align our will with God’s and follow His commandments.

The Law of Obedience

100

At this age worthy members of the church can enter the temple and perform baptisms for the dead.

11 Years Old (the year they turn 12)

100

The temple altar reminds of this Old Testament story.

Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac

200

This prophet has announced the most temples in Africa.

Russell M. Nelson

200

Elijah visited Joseph Smith in this temple.

The Kirtland Temple
200

This temple was the first built in Utah.

The St. George Temple (1877)

200

Through this covenant, we promise to give our time, talents, and everything we are to God’s work.

The Law of Consecration

200

This is how long a new convert must wait between baptism and going to the temple to be endowed.

1 Year (365 days)

200

In the temple, the baptismal font is supported by 12 of these animals, representing the 12 tribes of Israel.

Oxen

300

This prophet dedicated the most temples in Africa.

Gordon B. Hinckley

300

This Old Testament prophet restored the keys of the gathering of Israel in the Kirtland temple.

Moses

300

This temple was the first built outside the United States.

The Laie, Hawaii Temple (1919)

300

This covenant calls us to live with moral purity in thought, word, and deed.

The Law of Chastity

300

To enter a dedicated temple, you need one of these

Temple Recommend

300

The temple grounds are a symbol of this garden.

Garden of Eden

400

These two temples will be dedicated in Africa in 2025. Name them both.

Nairobi Kenya Temple (May 18, 2025) by Ulisses Soares

Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple (May 25, 2025) by Ronald A. Rasband


400

Jesus Christ visited Lorenzo Snow in this temple.

The Salt Lake City Temple

400

This temple was the first to hold a youth cultural celebration before its dedication.

Accra Ghana Temple (2004)

400

This covenant reminds us to have faith in Christ, repent and endure to the end.

The Law of the Gospel

400

President Kimball invited every member to have a picture of one of these in our rooms.

A Temple

400

White clothing symbolizes two ideals. Name them both.

1. Cleanliness, Purity, or Worthiness

2. We are all equal in the eyes of God

500

This number of temples in Africa have been announced, are under construction or are in operation.

29

500

The United States founding fathers visited Wilfred Woodruff in this temple.

The St. George Temple

500

This temple was the last to hold a youth cultural celebration.

Cedar City Utah Temple (2017)

500

This covenant reminds us to jettison the things that distract us from righteous living.

The Law of Sacrifice

500

President Hunter invited every member to have one of these.

A Valid Temple Recommend

500

The exterior of the Nauvoo Temple displays these three symbols prominently

Stars, Moons, & Suns

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