Founding & History
Scripture & Beliefs
LDS Practices
LDS Church Today
Differences from Mainstream Christianity
100

Who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?

Who is Joseph Smith?

100

What is the main Mormon scripture besides the Bible?

Book of Mormon

100

What day is the Sabbath Day?

Sunday

100

Where is the LDS Church headquarters?

Salt Lake City, Utah)

100

Do Latter Day Saints believe in the Trinity the same way as other Christians?

No, they believe in three distinct beings

200

What year was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially organized?

1830

200

What are the three degrees of glory in LDS doctrine?

Celestial, Terrestrial, Telestial

200

What is fasting? How do you fast? 

Refraining from eating for 24 hours, donating the money you would normally have spent to the fast offerings tab. 

200

What university is owned by the LDS Church?

Brigham Young University – BYU

200

What do Latter Day Saints believe about God’s nature? (what kind of a body does Heavenly Father have?)

God has a physical body

300

What state was the Kirtland Temple built in? 

Ohio

300

What is baptism for the dead?

A proxy baptism performed for deceased ancestors

300

What is the law of Tithing? 

10% of income to the Church

300

How many apostles lead the Church at a time?

(15: 1 President, 2 Counselors, 12 Apostles)

300

What is the difference between an LDS baptism and other Christian baptisms? 

We require immersion and correct authority.

400

Who led the LDS pioneers to Utah?

Brigham Young

400

What is the Word of Wisdom?

Health code that prohibits alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea

400

Approximately how many days did it take for Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon? 

Around 66 (60-70)
400

What is the name of the magazine that most LDS families get each month? 

The Friend

400

What is the LDS view of the Bible?

We believe the Bible to be the word of God as long as it is translated correctly. 

500

What was the name of the angel who guided Joseph Smith?

Moroni

500

What is the difference between being married and being sealed? 

Civil marriage is for this life only, but sealings are for all time and eternity.
500

What is the purpose of Family Home Evening?

Weekly time for families to learn gospel principles together.

500

What is General Conference?

A semi-annual worldwide church meeting

500

What is the difference between the Catholic Pope and our Prophet? 

The Pope is a spiritual guide to Catholic's worldwide, but the Prophet is the mouthpiece for the Lord and holds all the keys of the priesthood on earth.