Agency is the ability each person has to choose right or wrong—or, put another way, the ability to either follow God or not. Being able to direct our own lives and make our own choices is one of the greatest gifts God has given us.

Agency

You may have wondered about the Mormon practice called baptism for the dead. What is it? Why does it matter? Let’s talk about it.

Baptism for the Dead | Now You Know

A brief overview of how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cares for and teaches self-reliance to the poor and needy through its Welfare program and fast offering donations.

Caring for the Poor and Needy

Following the example of Jesus Christ, Church members help an elderly man in need.

Community Service

A summary of the core beliefs and doctrines of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Core Beliefs & Doctrines

A woman explains how the Book of Mormon has brought her closer to Jesus Christ.

Dana's Testimony

Do Mormons believe in heaven and hell? The short answer is yes. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints base their understanding of heaven and hell on teachings from the Bible as well as ancient and modern prophets of God.

Degrees of Glory

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in and study the Holy Bible as the word of God because it teaches about Jesus Christ and testifies of His divine role as the Son of God and Savior of the world. 

Do Latter-day Saints Believe in The Bible?

The Church has established the largest collection of family history records in the world and provides these resources to anyone interested at no cost.

Family History

All people will stand before God at the end of their mortal life to be judged for their actions. This judgment will come only after they have a complete understanding of God’s plan and have had an opportunity to repent of their sins.

Final Judgment

The Church operates religious study programs for university and high-school age students throughout the world.

Focus on Education

God makes it easy for us to follow Him by giving us commandments. Following the commandments can lead us to happiness. We certainly are not perfect, but God has given us a way to be forgiven of our sins through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Following God

God is the Father of our spirits. We are created in His image. We have a divine nature and destiny.

God Is Our Father

The family is the most basic and important unit in society and the highest priority for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Home and Family

A woman describes the power of prayer in her life.

How God Talks to Us Today

A young man describes how he came to know that the Book of Mormon is true.

How I Know the Book of Mormon is True

A brief explanation of the organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

How the Church is Organized

Jesus Christ is the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prophets, apostles, and local leaders throughout the world work to serve Christ and assist all members as they develop stronger relationships with Him.

How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Organized

Together with partnering organizations, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) conduct major humanitarian initiatives throughout the world.

Humanitarian Efforts

Our Heavenly Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Savior and show us the way to live according to God's plan.

Jesus Christ Is the Way

Followers of Jesus Christ describe how He has touched their lives.

Jesus Christ Suffered for Us

Did you know that Jesus Christ established a church when He was on the earth and called twelve Apostles to lead the Church after His death?

Jesus Christ's Church

An audio narration that briefly describes the connection between Freemasonry and Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph Smith and Masonry

Church members explain the importance and blessings of obeying the law of chastity (sexual purity).

Law of Chastity

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