Questions and Answers

“Taking the sacrament at home was great. Why would the Lord want us to go back to church?”

“Church attendance gives us the strength and enhancement of faith that come from associating with other believers and worshipping together with those who are also striving to stay on the covenant path and be better disciples of Christ.”

President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency, Oct. 2021 general conference (Liahona, Nov. 2021, 26).

See Doctrine and Covenants 59:9–10.

To Be United

“The Lord wants us to go back to church because He wants us to become closer to Him. He also wants us to be united as brothers and sisters. By going to church, we become united, help each other, and show Him our gratitude for all He’s done for us. We also deepen our faith and learn new teachings.”

Melanie M., 13, Mexico

Strength through Numbers

“Sacrament at home was great because it brought the Spirit into our homes and helped us realize that we should bring church into our homes instead of just focusing on it once a week. However, sometimes church at home can make you feel isolated. In-person church is important because it creates strength through numbers.”

Nathan G., 15, Arizona, USA

Build Relationships

“At church there is a loving environment. There, you can build relationships and bless the lives of others while simultaneously being blessed. Church is also important for building up your knowledge of the gospel. The Lord wants us to preach the gospel to those around us and build up Zion.”

Amelia W., 16, Utah, USA

Be There for Others

“When the pandemic started, I worried we wouldn’t be able to take the sacrament, but then the bishop let us take it at home! Some people wonder why we should go back to church, but I think we must go back to enlighten others—to talk to or help someone. We must go to church to give our love and share our experiences.”

Tamara M., 17, Mexico

Renew Covenants

“God wants us to go back to church because not everyone has been able to take the sacrament in their homes. My grandpa told me that, as a priesthood holder, I should make sure that everyone has this opportunity. It is important for us to go to church so we can all renew our covenants.”

Esteban M., 16, Argentina

Responses are intended for help and perspective, not as official pronouncements of Church doctrine.

What Do You Think?

“I hear others talk about their spiritual experiences. What can I do if I don’t feel like I’m having them?”

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