What Happens in Temples
In the temple we are taught, we make covenants, and we are promised blessings. We receive ordinances that enable us to live in the presence of God.
Endowment
One ordinance we receive in the temple is the Endowment. The word endowment means "gift" or "bestowal". As part of this ordinance, we are taught about the purpose of life, the mission and atonement of Jesus Christ, and Heavenly Father's plan for his children. We gain a glimpse of what it will be like to live in his presence as we feel the peaceful atmosphere of the temple.
Sealing
Another temple ordinance is the sealing ordinance, in which husbands and wives are sealed to each other and children are sealed to their parents in eternal families. That means that if we are faithful to our covenants, our family relationships will continue for eternity. People sometimes also refer to this ordinance as "temple marriage" or "eternal marriage".
Ordinances for the Deceased
In addition to receiving these ordinances for ourselves, we can receive them for our deceased ancestors. In this way, people who died without receiving essential ordinances such as baptism and confirmation, the endowment, and sealing have the opportunity to accept these ordinances.
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