Answers from an Apostle

Why Do We Celebrate Easter?

By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Adapted from “Behold the Man!” Liahona, May 2018, 107–110.

Illustration by Brooke Smart

Easter Sunday is a sacred day.

It is a day to remember the sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Jesus gave His life so we can repent and be forgiven.

Because of Jesus, we can live with God again.

Did You Know?

Elder Uchtdorf was baptized in a public swimming pool as a child because there was no baptismal font.