California Temples
How many operating temples do we have in California right now? a. 10 b. 5 c. 7
C. 7 - The San Diego temple is not operating at this time since it under renovation
What operating temple is the only one that has five spires? Is it a. Oakland California b. Salt Lake City c. Calgary Alberta
a. Oakland California Temple - This temple was the only one in the Church to have 5 spires for the longest time, but the Phnom Penh Cambodia temple is almost done with construction and is being built with 5 spires as well.
Which temple was the first one built in California? a. San Diego b. Los Angeles c. Sacramento
b. Los Angeles - It broke ground for construction September 22, 1951 and was dedicated on March 11, 1956
Which temple was the first to be built outside of the United States? a. London England b. Cardston Alberta c. Mexico City Mexico
b. Cardston Alberta Temple - This temple was dedicated on August 26, 1923. The London England temple was dedicated on September 9, 1958 and the Mexico City Mexico Temple was dedicated on Decmber 4, 1983
What is the number of temples operating, under construction or renovation, and announced as of April 2025? a. 285 b. 357 c. 382
c. 382 (195 operating, 8 under renovation, 56 under construction, 123 announced)
How tall is the Los Angeles Temple? a. 257 ft b. 307 ft c. 287 ft
a. 257 ft - It was the tallest temple throughout the church when it was first dedicated.
What document is necessary to enter the Temple?
Temple recommend - We receive this when we are at least 12 years old, live the commandments, and have an interview with our bishop.
This temple was built with two main spires as well as four smaller spires. The exterior of the temple was finished with marble chips in plaster giving the temple a fairytale like appearance. Is it a. Apia Soma b. Bogota Columbia c. San Diego California
c. San Diego California Temple
Which temple was built first in Utah? a. Salt Lake b. St George c. Logan
b. St George - This temple was dedicated on April 8, 1877. The Logan Temple was dedicated on May 19, 1884. The Salt Lake Temple had its groundbreaking on February 14, 1853 which was 18 years before the St George Temple had its groundbreaking, but it wasn't dedicated until April 24, 1893
Which temple is supposed to be completed first? a. Yorba Linda b. Bakersfield c. San Diego
c. San Diego - It is supposed to have its renovation complete sometime in the middle of 2025 or towards the end of 2025. The Yorba Linda Temple is supposed to be complete by the end of 2025 or early 2026. The ground hasn't been broken for the Bakersfield temple yet.
President Nelson gave a talk specifically about the temple in October 2021 General Conference with this title? a. The Temple and your Spiritual Foundation b. Make Time for the Lord c. Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation
a. The Temple and your Spiritual Foundation - In this general conference, President Nelson gave each of these talks, but in this specific one, he explained how "the temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple."
How many operating, under construction, or planned temples do not have the angel Moroni statue on them a. 49 b.73 c. 129
c. 129 - After President Nelson became the president of the Church in 2018, there has been a shift in focus that has removed the angel Moroni from the temple designs.
Name 7 temples that are built, are being built, or have been announced to be built in California?
Operating - Los Angeles, Redlands, Newport Beach, Sacramento, Oakland, Feather River, Fresno under construction or renovation - San Diego, Yorba Linda, Modesto awaiting groundbreaking - San Jose, Bakersfield
What is inscribed on each temple above the entrance?
Holiness to the Lord. The House of the Lord
What early temple that we can read about in the Old Testament, was adorned with gold, silver and many other precious materials and took seven years to construct.
Temple of Solomon
Name a temple that doesn't have any spires?
Laie Hawaii, Cardston Alberta Canada, Mesa Arizona, Hong Kong China, Tuscon Arizona, Paris France
What is the largest temple that we have in the Church?
Salt Lake Temple - It has 382,207 square feet. The next largest is the Los Angeles Temple with 190,614 square feet. For height, the tallest temple is the Paris France Temple standing at 390 ft. The next tallest temple is the Washington DC temple which stands at 288 ft.