“What Are Temples?” Friend, September 2024, 46–47.
Gospel Basics
What Are Temples?
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Temple
The temple is the house of God. Each temple is a special building where we worship Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
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Baptismal font in temple
Inside, people pray and make covenants, or sacred promises, with Heavenly Father. We help give those who have died the chance to receive these same blessings.
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Girl at temple doors
When you are older, you can go inside too!
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Parents with child
Temples are also places where families can be sealed together forever.
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Room inside temple
We can feel God’s love inside the temple.
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