Mormon Traditions

Mormons hold that they are part of Jesus Christ’s true and restored church and subscribe to a healthy lifestyle that includes paying tithing and abiding by the Law of Chastity.

Family life and genealogy are given priority, while tattoos and body piercings are limited. Furthermore, unlike other churches they allow children to remain with their parents during main worship service.

Family First

Family is at the core of Mormon traditions. Both church and family work to support each other; church attendance promotes family life; Mormons believe families are forever, which combined with demographic requirements results in an emphasis on family that sets Mormonism apart from other religions.

Family Home Evening (FHE) is an event held every Monday evening during which Mormon families can come together and spend quality time. At Family Home Evening, family members come together for prayer and scripture reading as well as lessons on gospel principles before sharing food or games together.

Temples are also where adult Mormons go to receive an endowment rite, during which lessons and exercises help deepen faith while making covenants to follow God’s commandments and wear underwear bearing these commitments as reminders. Unfortunately, church records of this ceremony remain confidential, further compounding perceptions about Mormon secrecy; not publicly broadcast disciplinary council decisions which can result in excommunication; finances remain off the record as well.

Temples

Mormon Temples are sacred spaces dedicated to Mormon belief, designed with exquisite beauty in mind. Here members take part in numerous sacred ordinances believed necessary for their salvation and exaltation.

Temple buildings are not open to the general public; only those who have been baptized within their church are granted entrance. Within, rituals like baptism for the dead and marriage sealings (known as sealings ) take place as well as studies into family histories to find lost relatives as well as receiving instructions about how best to serve God.

The Mormon church currently boasts around 140 temples worldwide and is actively building more. An estimated 85% of members live within 200 miles of one, and many temples feature stunning exterior designs like cream limestone cladding from Turkey or stained-glass windows from Utah or Indiana; multi-spired buildings face east, where Christ will return. Although church officials do not disclose temple costs publicly, members should expect to contribute through tithes and offerings.

Family Home Evening

Family Home Evenings, commonly referred to by Mormons as FHE, are set aside as an opportunity for weekly religious instruction and instruction on a wide variety of topics such as gospel teachings, moral values and family relationships. FHEs usually take place on Monday evenings and can consist of activities, songs, games and treats with lessons typically covering one of these three themes: gospel doctrine; moral standards or family topics.

In 1915, a Mormon prophet instituted this weekly practice that continues today as part of their church’s tradition. Families that adhere to it can expect that doing so will strengthen relationships within their home as well as promote faith among their children.

Though this ritual might appear mundane and boring at times, it’s an invaluable way to foster love between spouses and create good works in their children’s hearts that will last a lifetime. Though this requires time and effort on both parts, the results speak for themselves: Parents have reported that teaching their children wholesome entertainment and lessons has helped their offspring to avoid temptation in the outside world.

Divorce

Mormons generally view marriage as being “for time and all eternity”, yet recognize that divorce can still be an option for some couples. While church leaders may still hold onto Protestant tradition – where divorce can lead to social rejection – recent research shows civil divorce can help families heal while moving forward with their lives.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly referred to as Mormonism) is an unusual religion that blends mainstream Christianity with Joseph Smith’s teachings and those of other prophets. Mormons believe in eternal progress, baptism for the dead, plural marriage or polygamy and adhering to Joseph Smith’s “Word of Wisdom”, including health guidelines for fasting and Sabbath observance. Additionally, baby blessing ceremonies take place instead of traditional christening ceremonies, in which father and men from around their family come together and bless each child individually in hopes that he or she continues on their path towards Celestial Kingdom.