Mormon Temples

The Mormon temple is the focus and culmination of the Mormon religion.  In this sacred building are performed the highest ordinances of salvation on earth.  The ceremonies and ordinances of the temple are held most sacred by Mormonism and so many things are not discussed outside of the Mormon temple.  A distinction is made between sacred and secret.  Believers of Mormonism invite all to follow Christ and become worthy to enter the Mormon temple. However, the covenants made and the instructions taught inside the temple are so revered by Mormons that they do not discuss them outside of the temple, even with each other.  Many detractors attempt to reveal “the secrets” of Mormon temples, but they are not exposing any secrets, they are merely blaspheming what Mormons hold most sacred.

Baptisms, marriages and a ceremony called the endowment are all performed in Mormon temples.  Each member of the church may be found worthy to attend, through a temple recommend interview.  The great work in Mormon temples is performing the ordinances of salvation for the dead who did not or could not receive them during their lifetime.

Temples are very special to Mormon families. Often, families will attend the temple together. Beyond this, most of the ordinances performed inside the temple are performed for the benefit of families, whether they be parts of the family long dead, living, or not yet born. Mormons believe in eternal families and it is in the temple that those are made possible.

Temple "Secrecy" - Read further on why Mormons do not share certain aspects of temple worship outside the temple.

Family History - Family history is an important part of temple worship. Mormons believe in taking care of more than their immediate, living family.

Baptism for the Dead - Mormons do believe that they have the only true baptism, but they also believe that baptism can be accepted after death.

Eternal Marriage - Mormons believe that a husband and wife can be married forever, in the temple.

Sealing (Eternal Families) - Mormons also believe that the family coming from the eternal marriage can also be together forever, though the sealing power.

The Endowment - The endowment is a special ceremony of instruction and power, and often misunderstood.