Carefully review the Teaching Record to ensure that you have taught the basic doctrine and that the candidates are prepared to address each question in the baptismal interview. When a person has set a firm baptismal date, schedule when you will complete all the events that lead to baptism and confirmation as listed in your daily planner. (“Statement on Missionary Work,” First Presidency letter, Dec. Make sufficient changes in their lives to qualify as commanded in Doctrine and Covenants 20:37. Manifest by their works that they have received the Spirit of Christ unto a remission of their sins.įirst Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve: Have a determination to serve Christ to the end. As they embark on the covenant path, remember that path leads to the holy temple, where they receive blessings necessary for eternal life.Ĭome forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits.īe willing to take upon them the name of Christ. People who have kept the commitments that you invited them to make will be well prepared for the interview and for membership and activity in the Church.Īs you teach people and prepare them for baptism and confirmation, make sure that they meet the qualifications for baptism. The commitments that people make prepare them to make and keep the covenant of baptism, be confirmed a member of the Church, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, enter the temple with a limited-use recommend, and receive the Aaronic Priesthood (for males of the appropriate age). Through this interview, baptismal candidates fulfill the scriptural requirement that they witness before an authorized representative of the Church that they have “truly repented of all their sins” ( Doctrine and Covenants 20:37). The baptismal interview is the way established by the Church to ensure that each candidate meets the Lord’s standards for baptism and is prepared to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. As Mormon taught, “the first fruits of repentance is baptism” ( Moroni 8:25). The purpose of your teaching is to help others develop faith in Jesus Christ and repent of their sins. Prepare People for Baptism and Confirmation Why is it important to complete baptismal and confirmation records? How do I work closely with the bishop to ensure that converts are confirmed?

How is a spiritual baptismal service planned and conducted? How do I conduct an effective baptismal interview? What do I need to do to help prepare people for baptism and confirmation?

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