Temple Sealing

“The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”). A temple sealing joins a husband and wife together for time and all eternity. Couples who are sealed in the temple are promised glory and joy throughout eternity (see Doctrine and Covenants 132:19–20). (General Handbook Section 27.3).

The Months Before

Schedule Your Temple Sealing

• With your fiancé, call the temple of your choice to schedule an appointment for your temple sealing

• Invite endowed members to attend your temple sealing, being mindful of the capacity of the scheduled sealing room

Preparing for Your Temple Sealing

Amidst the excitement of preparing for your wedding, we invite you as a couple to dedicate time to prepare to begin a celestial marriage. As you prepare, please review the following material with your fiancé. Studying with your parents or other trusted adults is also encouraged.

• Appendix A: For Parents--Preparing Your Children for a Lifetime on God's Covenant Path, found in the back of the Come, Follow Me manual

• The Family: A Proclamation to the World

• The Temples section of the church website, especially About Temple Sealings

• Gospel Study Guide: Endowment and Sealing Ordinances in the Gospel Library

• GH Section 27.3: Sealing of Husband and Wife, especially 27.3.2 (Planning and Scheduling a Temple Sealing)

• The temple recommend interview questions (GH Section 26.3.3.1), which you will be asked by your Bishop and Stake President

Additional Resources

You may also find the following additional resources helpful as you prepare for your temple sealing. We also invite you to study these materials together after you are married.

• The Eternal Family institute manual (and the associated institute or religion class)

• Strengthening Marriage: Resource Guide for Couples

• GH Section 35.5.3 (Member Use of Meetinghouses) if you intend to hold a reception in a church meetinghouse

The Weeks Before

When you are ready to receive your temple sealing, please complete the following steps:

• Contact your Ward Executive Secretary to let him know you'd like to schedule an appointment with your Bishop to receive your living ordinance recommend for your temple sealing

• Meet with your Bishop to discuss your preparation and worthiness to receive your temple sealing; your fiancé is welcome to join you

• Contact the Stake Executive Secretary to schedule a meeting with the Stake President; inform him this meeting is to receive your temple sealing

• Meet with your Stake President to discuss your preparation and worthiness

  • Your fiancé is invited and encouraged to join you for this meeting

  • Please bring with you the physical temple recommend that was signed by your Bishop

After You Receive Your Temple Sealing

• Take a moment to record your experiences of the day

• Make plans to attend the temple regularly

• If needed, transfer your records to a new ward

• If needed, work with your Ward Clerk to ensure that your church records reflect your marriage and that you and your fiancé are listed in the same household

• If time and circumstances allow, consider serving as a temple worker; if you are interested, discuss your interest with your Bishop

We hope that you recognize and enjoy the marvelous blessings God bestows on those who are sealed in the temple.