Kirtland Temple
**DAILY DOUBLE**
In what state is the Kirtland Temple located?
➡Ohio
Which Utah temple took 40 years to build?
The Salt Lake Temple
**DAILY TRIPLE**
What ordinance can youth ages 12 and older do in the temple?
Baptisms for the dead
Why do we need to be worthy to go inside the temple?
Because the temple is the Lord’s house, and He asks us to be clean and prepared
How does the temple help us feel closer to Jesus Christ?
It is His house, and His Spirit is very strong there
It is His house, and His Spirit is very strong there
2. Who led the Saints in building the temple?
The Prophet Joseph Smith, with help from leaders like Sidney Rigdon and many faithful Saints.
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What was the first temple built in Utah?
The St. George Utah Temple (dedicated in 1877)
What temple ordinance joins a husband and wife for eternity?
Sealing (eternal marriage)
What interview do youth need before doing baptisms in the temple?
A temple recommend interview with their bishop or branch president
What temple ordinance allows families to be together forever?
Sealing
Why did the early Saints want to build a temple in Kirtland?
Because the Lord commanded them to, and He promised it would be a house of learning, prayer, and power, where they could receive spiritual strength and priesthood keys.
How many operating temples are there in Utah today?
28 dedicated temples, with more announced and under construction (as of 2025).
What is an ordinance?
A sacred act or ceremony done by priesthood authority
Why do we do family history work before going to the temple?
To find ancestors so we can be baptized for them in the temple
How does the temple strengthen families?
It gives them eternal covenants and helps them be united forever
About what year was the Kirtland Temple completed?
1836
Which city in Utah has 2 Temples?
Provo
Why are temple ordinances so important?
They help us return to Heavenly Father and prepare to live with Him again.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What blessing do we feel when we go to the temple worthily?
Peace, joy, and closeness to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
How can the temple help us during hard times?
It gives us peace, comfort, and reminders of God’s plan for us
What makes the Kirtland Temple different from later temples?
It was mainly used for worship, teaching, and heavenly visitations, but not for ordinances like sealings or baptisms for the dead, which were revealed later in Nauvoo.
Which temple are you assigned to attend (what temple district do you belong to)?
Payson
Who restored the sealing power so families could be united eternally?
Elijah, in the Kirtland Temple.
What does it mean to keep our bodies and minds clean?
Living the law of chastity, dressing modestly, and choosing good thoughts and media.
Why is the temple sometimes called a “house of learning”?
Because we are taught about God’s plan and how to return to Him