What Do We Do IN THE TEMPLE?

he is . When we go inside, we feel close to Heavenly TFather and Jesus Christ. We can feel the Holy Ghost. In the temple we take part in sacred ordinances like baptism. We also make special promises, or covenants, with Heavenly Father. We can help give those who have died the chance to accept the gospel. It will be a very special day when you go inside for the first time!◆

Baptismal Font When you turn 12, you can be baptized for people who died with- out being baptized. The font rests on oxen that represent the twelve tribes of Israel.

Celestial Room The celestial room is beautiful! It reminds us of how peaceful and happy we will be when we live with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ someday. 24 Friend PHOTOGRAPHS OF OGDEN UTAH TEMPLE CELESTIAL ROOM, BAPTISMAL FONT, ORDINANCE FAR CENTER RIGHT: PHOTOGRAPH BY SUMMER RACHAEL DERRICK; ROOM, ROOM ILLUSTRATION BY BRADLEY CLARK recommend. Thenrecommend. you cango todobaptisms. tothetemple When you turn12,you can meetwithyour bishop toget your own temple Ordinance Room in thenext life ifwe are faithful. wealso abouttheblessings willreceive learn Adam andEve, andaboutJesus Christ.We abouttheCreation learn of about theworld, that willallow tolive us We withHim again. Father’s plan for andwe us make covenants In rooms weaboutHeavenly like this, learn ever—not just inthislife. means they canlive afamilyfor as sealed together for eternity.This In rooms familiescanbe like this, Sealing Room

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