In Mormonism, an ordinance is a religious ritual of special significance, often involving the formation of a covenant with God. Ordinances are performed by the authority of the priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ. The term has a meaning roughly similar to that of the term "sacrament" in other Christian denominations. Book of Mormon, see Latter Day Saint movement. ... A ritual is a set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value, which is prescribed by a religion or by the traditions of a community. ... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages its members to make and keep several covenants as a part of the new and everlasting covenant of the gospel. ... In Mormonism, priesthood is considered to be the power and authority to act in the name of God, including the performance of sacred rites and ordinances, and the performance of miracles. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... In Christian belief and practice, a sacrament is a rite that mediates divine grace, constituting a sacred mystery. ...

There are numerous Latter Day Saint ordinances, many of which are also practiced by other Christian denominations. For example, Mormons practice: The term Latter Day Saint most commonly refers to (but is not limited to) members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which, its members believe, was founded under the direction of Jesus Christ by the prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. ... According to Latter Day Saint belief, Mormon is the name of the compiler of the book of scripture known as the Book of Mormon. ...

• Baptism;
• Confirmation; and
• Sacrament (the Lord's Supper)

Some ordinances that are unique to Mormonism are usually associated with and performed in LDS temples. These ordinances include the Endowment and sealings. Baptism in early Christian art. ... See Reform Judaism article about its Confirmation ceremony. ... In Mormonism, the Sacrament is the Lords Supper, in which participants eat bread and drink wine (or water, in the case of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the late 1800s). ... The Lords Supper is a variation of the name and the service of The Last Supper or Eucharist. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the most well-known Mormon Temple. ... In Mormonism, the Endowment is a heavenly gift of priesthood power, connected with the construction and use of the Mormon temple. ... In Mormonism, a sealing is an ordinance (ritual), performed in temples by a person holding the sealing power. ...

Types of ordinances

Saving ordinances

A Latter Day Saint confirmation circa 1852.

Saving ordinances are those rituals that are a requirement for exaltation. They are performed only once for each individual. However, if a person is excommunicated or removes his or her name from the church membership rolls, all saving ordinances are revoked; if the individual wishes to re-join the church, he or she must receive the saving ordinances again, beginning with baptism.^[1] The following constitute the saving ordinances of the LDS Church; the minimum requirements that must be met in order for the ordinance to be performed are included in parenthesis: Image File history File links Size of this preview: 645 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1088 × 1011 pixel, file size: 239 KB, MIME type: image/png) Source: , p. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 645 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1088 × 1011 pixel, file size: 239 KB, MIME type: image/png) Source: , p. ... Exaltation or Eternal Progression is a seminal doctrinal belief among devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormons) that mankind, as spirit children of their Father in Heaven, can become like, not equivalent to, Him. ... Baptism in early Christian art. ...

1. Baptism (age 8)
2. Confirmation and reception of the Gift of the Holy Ghost (age 8; must be baptized)
3. Ordination to the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods (for males only) (must be baptized and confirmed; age 12 (Aaronic); age 18 (Melchizedek); must hold Aaronic before receiving Melchizedek)
4. Endowment (including washing and anointing) (no specified minimum age; must be baptized and confirmed; males must hold Melchizedek priesthood)
5. Marriage and sealing to a spouse (legal marriageable age; must have received Endowment)
6. Sealing to parents (no minimum age; no pre-existing ordinance requirements)
7. Second anointing: an ordinance performed by a sealed couple, sealing them up to eternal life, and anointing them as kings and queens, priests, and priestesses. The ordinance was originally taught as a requirement for salvation. The LDS Church, however, has largely (but not entirely) discontinued the ordinance, and it is not routinely performed by proxy.

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Non-saving ordinances

Ordinances which are not a requirement for exaltation are referred to as non-saving ordinances. A non-saving ordinance may be performed on behalf of an individual many times; however, in practice some non-saving ordinances are only performed once per individual. The following constitute the non-saving ordinances of the LDS Church: Exaltation or Eternal Progression is a seminal doctrinal belief among devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormons) that mankind, as spirit children of their Father in Heaven, can become like, not equivalent to, Him. ...

1. Sacrament : this ordinance is usually performed weekly in every church congregation^[2]
2. Naming and blessing a child : typically this is performed shortly after a child's birth; it is usually performed only once for each individual
3. Patriarchal blessing : this ordinance is usually performed only once for an individual
4. Consecrating oil : this ordinance is performed as needed to provide oil for other ordinances
5. Anointing and blessing of the sick and afflicted : these ordinances may be performed on an individual as needed
6. Priesthood blessing (including father's blessings) : this ordinance may be performed on an individual as needed or requested
7. Dedication of a church building or a temple : this ordinance is performed after the building is completed and paid for; if a building undergoes extensive remodelling, this ordinance may be performed again
8. Dedication of a grave : this ordinance is performed immediately before a dead body is placed in a grave; it is usually performed only once
9. Dedication of a land or country for the preaching of the gospel : this ordinance is usually performed before or soon after missionaries begin to preach in a particular country; it is usually performed only once (but may be performed again if missionaries have not been in a particular country for an extended period of time); it is typically performed by an Apostle
10. Shaking the dust from the feet: a cursing ordinance against people who reject the teachings of missionaries, or who fail to provide them with food, money, or shelter. It was commonly and sometimes routinely used by Mormon missionaries in the 19th century, but is now rare.
11. Prayer circle: an antiphonic prayer around an altar, performed as part of the Endowment, and also on other occasions by the LDS Church, such as meetings of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the Salt Lake Temple. Until the early 20th century, the ordinance was performed in local LDS meetinghouses.
12. Hosanna Shout: performed at temple dedications, involving a recitation of praise to God while waiving a white handkerchief.

In Mormonism, the Sacrament is the Lords Supper, in which participants eat bread and drink wine (or water, in the case of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the late 1800s). ... In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a ward is the larger of two types of local congregations (the smaller being a branch). ... The naming and blessing of a child in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an ordinance usually performed during sacrament meeting soon after a childs birth in fulfillment of the commandment Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto... In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and other Mormon denominations, a patriarchal blessing (also called an evangelists blessing) is a special blessing or ordinance given by a patriarch (evangelist) to a church member. ... Chrism (Greek word literally meaning an anointing), also called Myrrh (Myron), Holy Oil, or Consecrated Oil, is a consecrated oil used in the Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Old-Catholic churches, and in Roman Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches in... Extreme Unction, part of The Seven Sacraments (1445) by Roger van der Weyden. ... A priesthood blessing in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a prayer for healing, comfort or counsel given by a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, who lays his hands on the head of the person receiving the blessing. ... It has been suggested that Senior Missionaries be merged into this article or section. ... In Mormonism, an Apostle is a special witness of the name of Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others. ... In the Latter Day Saint movement, shaking the dust from the feet (also called washing the dust from the feet or dusting the feet) is an ordinance or ritual in which members of the priesthood may wash their feet as a testimony or curse against those who reject them. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... In Mormonism, a Prayer Circle, also known as the True Order of Prayer is a ritual established by Joseph Smith, Jr. ... In the Latter Day Saint movement, the Endowment is a gift of power from on high that has several meanings in various contexts of Latter Day Saint theology. ... The current Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the LDS Church. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the largest (of more than 120) and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... In Mormonism, a hosanna shout is an organized ritual by a congregation of shouting hosanna. ...

Temple ordinances

One of ten full-size tubs used for washings and anointings in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints circa 1912.

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints there are some ordinances, including the Endowment and sealings, that are performed only in temples. With the exception of the second anointing, all temple ordinances are saving ordinances. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... One of ten full-size tubs used for washings and anointings in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints circa 1912. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the largest (of more than 120) and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... In Mormonism, the Endowment is a heavenly gift of priesthood power, connected with the construction and use of the Mormon temple. ... In Mormonism, a sealing is an ordinance (ritual), performed in temples by a person holding the sealing power. ... The Salt Lake Temple is the most well-known Mormon Temple. ... In Mormonism, the Second Anointing, also known historically and in Mormon scripture as the fulness of the priesthood, is a very sacred and obscure ordinance usually conducted in temples. ...

The Endowment is a confidential ceremony in which the individual is washed and anointed; clothed in a temple garment; and instructed and tested on principles of the plan of salvation. See Endowment (Mormonism). One of ten full-size tubs used for washings and anointings in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints circa 1912. ... In some denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement, the temple garment (or the Garment of the Holy Priesthood, or informally, the garment or garments) is a set of sacred underclothing worn by adult adherents who have taken part in a ritual ceremony known as washing and anointing ordinance, usually... The plan of salvation as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Plan of Salvation is a concept in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - the plan that the Heavenly Father created to save, redeem, and exalt humankind. ... In Mormonism, the Endowment is a heavenly gift of priesthood power, connected with the construction and use of the Mormon temple. ...

Sealings are ceremonies in which spouses are sealed to each other, and children to parents, for all eternity as a family unit. See Sealing (Latter Day Saints). In Mormonism, a sealing is an ordinance (ritual), performed in temples by a person holding the sealing power. ...

In addition, after Latter-day Saints enter the temple and receive temple ordinances for themselves, they may return and perform the saving ordinances on behalf of their deceased ancestors. These are performed vicariously or by "proxy" on behalf of the dead, and Latter-day Saints believe that it is up to the deceased to accept or reject the offered ordinance in the spirit world. Only saving ordinances are performed on behalf of deceased persons. A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and should not to be confused with the different, though similar term Latter Day Saint. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Ordinances on behalf of the dead may be performed only when a deceased person's genealogical information has been submitted to a temple. Latter-day Saints complete genealogical work for deceased persons and if it is determined an individual has not received some or all of the saving ordinances, the individual's name is submitted to the temple to receive these ordinances by proxy. Optimally, the proxy who stands in will be a descendant of the deceased person, but the ordinance proxy may also be an unrelated volunteer. Genealogy is the study and tracing of family pedigrees. ...

Significance of ordinances

To Latter-day Saints, the saving ordinances are seen as necessary for salvation, but they are not sufficient in and of themselves. For example, baptism is required for exaltation, but simply having been baptized does not guarantee any eternal reward. The baptized person is expected to be obedient to God's commandments, to repent of any sinful conduct subsequent to baptism, and to receive the other saving ordinances. A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and should not to be confused with the different, though similar term Latter Day Saint. ... Baptism in early Christian art. ... Exaltation or Eternal Progression is a seminal doctrinal belief among devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormons) that mankind, as spirit children of their Father in Heaven, can become like, not equivalent to, Him. ...

An ordinance may be viewed as a physical act signifying a spiritual commitment, or a covenant. Failure to honor that commitment results in the ordinance having no effect. However, sincere repentance can restore the blessings associated with the ordinance. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages its members to make and keep several covenants as a part of the new and everlasting covenant of the gospel. ...

The emphasis on the physical aspect of the ordinance is the basis for the Mormon practice of performing ordinances vicariously for the dead. Since deceased persons no longer have an earthly existence, they are unable to directly participate in these "saving" ordinances themselves. The physical performance of these ordinances by proxy is seen as fulfillment of the requirement. As with living ordinances, ordinances for the dead are seen as necessary but not sufficient. It is believed that the spirits in the spirit world are offered the teachings of the full gospel of Jesus Christ and have the opportunity to accept or decline vicarious ordinances done on their behalf. Some Latter-day Saints refer to the reference by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:29 regarding baptism for the dead as evidence that this was a religious practice of ancient tradition that has now been restored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... A Latter-day Saint is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and should not to be confused with the different, though similar term Latter Day Saint. ... Paul of Tarsus (b. ... Baptism for the dead is an ordinance performed today in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for those who have died without having been baptized by one having authority. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...

See also

• Ordinance room

In temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an Ordinance room is a room where a portion of a ceremony known as the endowment is held. ...

Notes

1. ^ Apart from baptism and confirmation, the saving ordinances do not actually have to be performed again for a re-admitted person. Rather, a special ordinance called restoration of blessings is performed. This ordinance restores to the person any saving ordinances other than baptism and confirmation that were previously held by the person. It is received by the laying on of hands. Only a general authority, or, in exceptional circumstances, a stake president or mission president acting under the direction of a general authority may perform the ordinance of restoration of blessings.
2. ^ Strictly speaking, this is a non-saving ordinance because a person could be exalted without ever having participated in the sacrament. However, individuals who have been baptized are expected to regularly participate in the sacrament and most Latter-day Saints would probably believe that a person who avoided doing so would not be a serious candidate for exaltation.

The laying on of hands is a religious practice found throughout the world in varying forms. ... In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a general authority is a member of a select body of approximately 100 men with administrative and ecclesiastical authority in the church. ... A stake president is a title held by a Mormon religious leader who oversees a unit of the church called a stake. ... In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a Mission President is a man who presides over a mission, and the group of missionaries, in the mission. ... In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a general authority is a member of a select body of approximately 100 men with administrative and ecclesiastical authority in the church. ... Exaltation or Eternal Progression is a seminal doctrinal belief among devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormons) that mankind, as spirit children of their Father in Heaven, can become like, not equivalent to, Him. ...

References

• LDS.org: Ordinance
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Chapter 21: Ordinances”, Gospel Fundamentals, 115.
• Dennis B. Neuenschwander, “Ordinances and Covenants”, Ensign, Aug. 2001, 20.
• Jorge A. Rojas, “Covenants and Ordinances”, Ensign, Nov. 1991, 44.
• David E. Sorensen, “Why Baptism Is Not Enough”, Ensign, Apr. 1999, 16.

External links

• “Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings”, Family Guidebook, 18 : Instructions on how to perform a number of ordinances

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Seventy is a priesthood office in the Melchizedek Priesthood of several denominations within the Latter Day Saint movement, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... 7 articles Other Related Articles Mormon • Mormonism • Mormonism and Christianity • Mormon missionary • Church Finances • Church Educational System • Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1940x1908, 2854 KB) Summary LDS Church Administration Building (LDS Church Office Building in background) Salt Lake City, Utah, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Ricardo630 Ricardo630 06:21, 21 April 2006 (UTC) Licensing File links The following... According to Latter Day Saint belief, Mormon is the name of the compiler of the book of scripture known as the Book of Mormon. ... Book of Mormon, see Latter Day Saint movement. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Since the beginning of the Latter... It has been suggested that Senior Missionaries be merged into this article or section. ... This 15-barreled silo at Welfare Square contains enough wheat to feed a small city for 6 months. ... The Church Educational System (CES) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consists of several institutions that provide religious and secular education for Latter-day Saint elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students and adult learners. ... The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS) is an informal collaboration of academics devoted to Mormon historical scholarship. ...