What do you need to get into a Mormon temple?

Answer 1

The requirements to be married in a Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) [or to be 'sealed', if you were previously married in a civil ceremony] are:

*Both the man and woman must have been actively practicing members of their local congregation for at least one year. They also must be legally able to marry (at least 18 yrs old, not related, etc).

*Both must have been baptized for at least one year, and the man must have been ordained an Elder.

*Both must meet with their Bishop, who will do personal interviews and interview the couple together. He will then write a recommend which states that the couple is worthy to enter the temple and is prepared for marriage. The recommend will also be signed by the Stake President.

*To receive the recommend from their bishop, both the man and woman must answer that they:

-Have a personal testimony of God the Father and of Jesus Christ as their Savior

-Sustain and support the current church president as God's Prophet on earth.

-Are not involved in any sexual relationships (if unmarried) and are not living together before marriage.

-Are honest in all their dealings, are faithful in paying tithes, and are following the health code (the Word of Wisdom) which prohibits drugs, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea.

-Attend church services regularly and keep all their commitments to both the church and their family

*Once the recommend has been signed and received, the couple can schedule their marriage/sealing ceremony at any temple they wish.

*The couple must bring a valid marriage license or certificate to the temple with them. This must be valid and legally recognized in the state or nation where the temple is located.

*Some temples require that the couple bring their own temple clothing for the ceremony, others have it available for use. This would be a long sleeve floor length white dress for the woman, and white pants with a white shirt and tie for the man. (see related links)

Answer 2

A temple recommend from your bishop....Oh yeah and you have to be a "active member" meaning going to church and abiding by the laws and principles.

When a temple is built or renovated it is usually open to the public for tours. That is the only time that people who are not active members of the church are invited into the temple.

Also please note that a Mormon Temple is different than a Mormon Church/meetinghouse. Churches and their worship services are always open to the public See the "Related Links" below for more information.

Answer 3

In order for a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) to qualify to participate in the sacred ceremonies performed in the Temple, they must meet certain requirements.

In order to perform baptisms on behalf of deceased ancestors in the Temple, you must be at least 12 years old, a baptized practicing member of at least a few months, and if male, ordained a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood. If you meet these requirements, you may have an interview with your Bishop for a 'limited use' recommend, which allows you access only to the baptistery of the Temple.

In order to participate in the washing, anointing, and endowment ceremonies, you must be an adult member, baptized and practicing for at least one year. Young adults (usually 18-25) should be preparing to serve as missionaries or be engaged to be married, otherwise they may be asked to wait until they are older. Males must have been ordained an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood.

In order to participate in the sealing ceremony, you must have previously participated in the ceremonies listed above. Young children being sealed to their parents do not need to meet this qualification.

If one feels they meet the above qualifications, they may ask their Bishop to interview them for a Temple Recommend. The Recommend is a certificate verifying that this person is eligible to enter the temple, and is valid for one to two years. If you have never been to the Temple before, the Bishop may ask you to participate in a short 'Temple Preparation' course to help you prepare for your first experience. In the interview, the Bishop will ask the following questions:

1. Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?
2. Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer?
3. Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days?
4. Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church?
5. Do you live the law of chastity?
6. Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church?
7. Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
8. Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?
9. Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?
10. Are you a full-tithe payer? Do your keep the Word of Wisdom?
11. Do you have financial or other obligations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?
12. If you have previously received your temple endowment: Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple? Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?

13. Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been?

1. Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances?

Following these questions, if the Bishop feels you are prepared and worthy, he will sign your Recommend and give it to you. If it is your first time, he will give you further instructions and help you find someone to attend with you.

Once you have a Temple Recommend, you may attend the Temple whenever you like. Simply walk in and present the Recommend to the men standing at the Recommend desk in the lobby. They will verify that it is valid and allow you to enter the Temple.

Answer 4

When a Mormon temple is first built, open house tours are offered to the public. In order to enter the temple during this time, one only needs to show up.

After the temple is dedicated, it is open only Mormon members who meet specific requirements, which are:

-For full access to the temple, you must be an adult (18+) who has been baptized and practicing for at least one year. Men must have been ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood. Full access is usually not given to young adults (under 25) unless they are/have been/will soon be missionaries or married. For limited access (baptistry only) you need to be at least 12 years old, baptized and practicing for any length of time, and males must be ordained to the Aaronic priesthood. Children under 12 can only enter the temple if they or a sibling are being sealed to their parents.

-You must have been interviewed and found worthy by your Bishop. Being 'worthy' includes:

-faith and testimony in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

-testimony of the restoration of the gospel

-support all international and local church leaders

-live the law of chastity (no sex outside of a legal marriage)

-not supporting any group that is against the church or its teachings

-actively practicing the faith and attending all services and meetings

-honest and law abiding at all times

-pay a tithe to the church

-obey the Word of Wisdom (no alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, or illegal drugs)

-keeping any prior promises or covenants made with God

-have made a full confession of any serious sins with the Bishop

-If you meet the above requirements the Bishop will then issue you a recommend card which you will have to show at the front door of the temple to enter. Often if it is your first time attending services at the temple the Bishop will ask you to attend a Temple Preparation Course before going.

-Some smaller temples also require that you have an appointment to enter or participate in services.

Answer 5

you need to be a member for at least a year, and in good standing