Preparing Children and Youth for Joyful Temple Experiences
“As we observed youth doing family history, we saw them experience almost instantaneous joy and increased confidence. … Family history offers a healing influence and an assurance that each person is precious in the eyes of our Heavenly Father.”—President Dallin H. Oaks, 2018 RootsTech Family Discovery Day
Strengthening a Christ-Centered Foundation
How leaders and parents can help children turning 12 prepare for temple ordinances and covenants
Parents and Primary leaders can regularly teach principles found in Come, Follow Me that apply to temple preparation (Appendix A; Appendix B).
Parents help their children by using Ordinances Ready to receive a family name and adding what they know to FamilySearch.org.
Parents and leaders participate in the Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting with the children.
Family Name Assist for Youth
See how to quickly help youth take their own family name cards to the temple while avoiding the challenges of usernames and passwords.
Kamata LevaHelpful Videos
Learn from the real-life example of these Church members in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The youth experience—in their own words
Children and youth in Los Angeles, California discuss the activities leading to their first temple visit to perform proxy baptisms and confirmations.
Watch NowAdvice from parents and leaders
Parents and leaders of youth in Los Angeles, California discuss ways they have helped children prepare for a joyous first visit to the temple.