How to Make Mormonism Part of Your Life

Making Mormonism part of your life can be an enlightening transition. Mormons believe that God is the Heavenly Father who wants us to return to Him after death. Mormons believe that as God’s children come to know and love Him, they will have greater peace and happiness in their lives, both in their current life and the one to come.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Church mentor
• Telephone directory
• Bbook of Mormon
• Library

1. Contact a local representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They will be happy to discuss their faith and answer your questions.
2. Attend a church service to learn how the Mormon faith worships. The church is open to visitors. During your visit, the church requests you introduce yourself to a member of the congregation.
3. Request a Book of Mormon. These are provided free from the church. Study the major elements of Mormonism.
4. Begin practicing life as a Mormon. This will help you when you become an official member of the church.
5. Become a member by receiving a baptism by immersion, followed by the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
6. Attend sacrament meetings every Sunday. Take part in communion.

Tips & Warnings

• Thoroughly research the Mormon faith to be sure your beliefs match those of the faith prior to making a commitment. Discuss with your family your decisions to join the Mormon faith.
• Contact church officials to discuss the history of Mormonism.
• Learn the policies and stances of the church prior to making a commitment. Will they welcome your lifestyle?
• Primary worship is called a sacrament meeting, which is held in chapels on Sunday and lasts around 70 minutes. Families often attend with their children.
• If you are a divorced parent, be sure to speak to a church official about wether your children will be “sealed” to you.