Founding & History
Who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?
Who is Joseph Smith?
What is the main Mormon scripture besides the Bible?
Book of Mormon
What day is the Sabbath Day?
Sunday
Where is the LDS Church headquarters?
Salt Lake City, Utah)
Do Latter Day Saints believe in the Trinity the same way as other Christians?
No, they believe in three distinct beings
What year was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially organized?
1830
What are the three degrees of glory in LDS doctrine?
Celestial, Terrestrial, Telestial
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.
What university is owned by the LDS Church?
Brigham Young University – BYU
What do Latter Day Saints believe about God’s nature? (what kind of a body does Heavenly Father have?)
God has a physical body
What state was the Kirtland Temple built in?
Ohio
What is baptism for the dead?
A proxy baptism performed for deceased ancestors
What is the law of Tithing?
10% of income to the Church
How many apostles lead the Church at a time?
(15: 1 President, 2 Counselors, 12 Apostles)
What is the difference between an LDS baptism and other Christian baptisms?
We require immersion and correct authority.
Who led the LDS pioneers to Utah?
Brigham Young
What is the Word of Wisdom?
Health code that prohibits alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea
Approximately how many days did it take for Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon?
What is the name of the magazine that most LDS families get each month?
The Friend
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.
What was the name of the angel who guided Joseph Smith?
Moroni
What is the difference between being married and being sealed?
What is the purpose of Family Home Evening?
Weekly time for families to learn gospel principles together.
What is General Conference?
A semi-annual worldwide church meeting
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.