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Is it possible to be sealed in the Mormon temple after a civil marriage?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes. This is actually extremely common.
Married couples who convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are encouraged to be sealed in the temple. Additionally, Mormon couples who were unable or unworthy to be sealed in the temple on their wedding day are encouraged to have a civil ceremony and then be sealed in the temple later on. Also, some countries require couples to have a civil ceremony before they can be sealed in the temple, because they do not recognize the temple sealing as a legal marriage.
While being sealed in the temple on your wedding day is the ideal, it only happens about half the time, and possibly less often than that.
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What happens to a Mormon who gets married but doesn't go to the temple?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that marriages performed outside of the Temple are for "time only", meaning that the marriage will only last until death, and the couple will not remain married in heaven. If the couple is not 'sealed' together in the temple in their lifetime, they can be sealed together by proxy after death. If this 'sealing' never takes place, the couple will not be married to each other in heaven. A 'sealing' is an ordinance that can be performed at the time of the legal marriage or any time after. To be 'sealed', a couple will kneel at an altar in the temple and their union will be blessed to last throughout eternity. If they each live faithful lives, they will not be separated at death, but will remain together in heaven. So if a Mormon gets married and never has their marriage 'sealed' in the temple, and nobody performs this sealing for them after they die, they will not be with their spouse in heaven.
Is it okay to marry a Mormon and let your kids be Mormon if you are Catholic?
No, if you are a true believer of the Catholic faith, it is important to you to marry a Catholic, so that your marriage can be sanctified the the Church, and so that your children can grow up as Catholics. Likewise, if your intended is a true believer of the Mormon faith, it is important for him or her to marry a Mormon, so that his or her marriage can be sealed in the temple, and so that his or her children can be born in the covenant.However, if neither of you place this kind of value on your respective religions then there is no problem at all.
Is there a legal marriage license when mormons got to the temple?
If a Mormon couple is going to be married or "sealed" in the temple, they will need a valid legal marriage license (or a valid legal marriage certificate, if they have already been married) for the state or country where the temple is located. The laws vary from country to country, but the Church considers a 'sealing' to be a marriage and therefore will not perform the ceremony without legal consent to perform a marriage ceremony, or without official proof that the couple is already recognized as legally married. If you have questions on exactly what legal forms are necessary, call the temple and ask what the requirements are in your state or country. To participate in other services or ceremonies in the temple, you do not need to be married.
Is it still illegal when you get married without even getting registered at the temple?
As this is in the LDS Temples category I will answer it from that perspective - Laws vary by country, but in the United States, Mormon Temples and those ordained as Temple Sealers are recognized as authorities who can bind a legal marriage. If you are married in a Mormon Temple, it is recognized as a legally binding marriage by the government. It is NOT illegal to get married in a Mormon temple, and the Church has to operate under the laws of the government in performing a marriage within their temples. If you do not get married in the Temple, but are married by another authority (bishop, priest, civil authority) it is still a legally binding marriage, assuming you went through the proper channels. It is not recognized as an eternal marriage by the Church, but it is certainly a legal marriage and is recognized by the Church as such. Your marriage does NOT need to be registered in the temple in order to be considered valid by the church.
Can Mormon widows marry?
Yes. Widows who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are welcome to remarry. However, if they were previously sealed to their deceased spouse they are encouraged to marry for time-only and not be eternally sealed in the Temple to their second husband. In these cases, time-only sealings are available in the Temple. Widowers (men whos wives have died) may be eternally sealed in the temple when they are remarried. The Doctrine and Covenants explains that men may be sealed to multiple women, but women should only be sealed to one man.
Can Mormons not date non-Mormons even if the girl is willing to convert when she marries and goes to stake dances and has a lot of Mormon friends?
Mormons can date whomever they want, but are encouraged to date other members of the church. Dating can lead to marriage, and Mormons believe that if you marry in the temple, you can be sealed to your spouse for eternity. However, both individuals must be members of the church in order to be sealed in the temple. If you are willing to convert, why wait until marriage? If you have a testimony, join the church now, and then you don't have to worry about not being able to date Mormons because you will be one. :)
What Illinois town was the first Mormon Temple constructed?
The first temple in Illinois was in Nauvoo, which was built in the 1840's. It was destroyed by fire in 1848 and rebuilt in 2002. There is also a temple near Chicago. You can read about the Navuoo temple here: www.ldschurchtemples.com/nauvoo and the Chicago temple here: www.ldschurchtemples.com/chicago
Does Mormons believe in more than one wife in heaven?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that it is possible for a man to have more than one wife in heaven. This is the case if a man's wife dies and he remarries another who has not be married previously. He will be able to have both wives in heaven, so long as they were sealed in the Temple and kept their marriage covenants.
Can a couple have a normal wedding and then get married in the LDS temple later on?
Yes, absolutely! But it needs to be kept in mind that Latter-day Saints [Mormons] believe that marriage outside the temple is just a contract for life. When the minister or celebrant marries the couple, the contract is "...until death do you part", and that is all the authority that can be spanned.LDS believe that holy temples of God are in place so that couples can be married not only "for time" on earth, but for all Eternity, as well.A couple who marries in a "normal wedding" can later marry (be sealed) in the temple provided they become/are worthy to receive a temple recommend - so that they can enter the temple and be sealed to each other. Marriage in the temple is about being sealed to your significant other for time and all eternity. If children are born into a family before the couple enters the temple they will bring their children with them to be sealed as an eternal family altogether.Note, though, that is the requirement in most countries except for the United States. Outside of the US, most governments do not recognize weddings performed within temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and therefore the Church itself, abiding the Law, requires that the participants receive a civil marraige before they are allowed to be married in the temple. Within the US, it is possible, but less common, to have a civil marriage before a temple marriage. However, it is important to note that in countries where marriages in the temple are recognized, there is a one year waiting period before the couple can be sealed, if they elect to marry civilly first.AnswerThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often misnamed the Mormon Church) encourages all its members to get married in Mormon temples. This is because Latter-day Saints believe that families can (and should) be together forever, but this blessing is only available in Mormon temples.If a couple chooses to get married and, for whatever reason-lack of worthiness, lack of membership in the Church, lack of funds to get to a temple, etc.-do not get married in an LDS temple, this does not mean they can never qualify for the blessings available in the temple. The standards for people attending LDS temples is very high because people covenant there to live much higher standards, and the consequences for breaking those covenants are severe. Thus, only those who are really prepared to take on those commitments are allowed in the temple. Any civil marriage (a legally recognized union between a man and a woman) can be sealed by the power of the priesthood in an LDS temple one year after the civil ceremony takes place.If a couple joins The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and wants to be sealed in an LDS temple, they must wait for a year from their baptismal date. Again, this is because of the seriousness of covenants made in LDS temples. The year gives individuals a chance to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ and to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of temple covenants before making them.All people are invited to qualify for the blessing available in LDS temples.
Who is allowed to marry people in a Mormon church?
Please note that this answer applies to marriages taking place in the United States. While most countries also allow Mormon sealers and Bishops to perform marriages, some do not recognize their religious authority and therefore they are not allowed to perform marriages in those nations. In these countries, most Mormon couples choose to be legally married by a civil authority and then religiously married by a sealer or Bishop in a seperate ceremony. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) who desire to be married or 'sealed' in the temple must have one of the ordained sealers who is assigned to that temple perform their marriage. Apostles and members of the First Presidency (the Prophet and his two councelors) may also perform a temple sealing, but generally only do so if it is for the marriage of a family member. Those who are not going to be married in the temple, but choose to have a 'civil marriage' taking place in a church or another place are married by a Bishop. Bishops may also perform marriages for couples who are not Mormon. Stake Presidents and missionaries are also technically able to perform marriages but may only do so under rare circumstances where a Bishop is not available. If you are referring to a wedding ceremony taking place inside a Mormon church building, the Church typically allows anyone who is a legally recognized authority to perform a marriage in their church, regardless of their religious affiliation or the religious affiliation of the couple. Certain guidelines must be followed and the Bishop in that church must be consulted, but if a couple wanted (for example) to be married by a Baptist pastor in a Mormon church, that is totally possible.
What is Mormons place of worship called?
A temple or Mormon temple.
Do you have to be baptized to be married in a Mormon church?
You do not need to be baptized to be married in a Mormon church. However, you do need to be baptized to be married in an LDS (Mormon) Temple. The temple is where members of the church are married for "time and all eternity", believing that through the power of priesthood authority which was restored to the earth through Heavenly Messengers to the prophet Joseph Smith, their marriage will be valid after death. See Mormon.org
