Am I Worthy to Take the Sacrament or Go to the Temple?

Having suicidal thoughts or attempting suicide does not automatically make you unworthy to partake of the sacrament or go to the temple. Remember that the sacrament and temple ordinances can draw you closer to Heavenly Father and bring a great healing power into your life (see Doctrine and Covenants 84:20).

If you are not sure if you are worthy to participate in these ordinances, talk with your bishop. Counsel together to decide what is best for your situation.

Church and Community Resources

• “Repentance: A Joyful Choice,” Dale G. Renlund, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 121–24.

• “Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Richard G. Scott, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 82–84.

• “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service,” Robert D. Hales, Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 34–36.

• “The Master Healer,” Carole M. Stephens, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 9–12.

• “Arms of Safety,” Jay E. Jensen, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 47–49.

• “Sacrament,” Gospel Topics, ChurchofJesusChrist.org.