- Alma 13:16…Ordinances are given so that we might look forward on Christ for a remission of sins to enter into the Lord’s rest.
- Moroni 3: 2…Pray before any priesthood Ordinance
- “In the teachings and practices of the restored gospel, the family and the Church help and strengthen each other. To qualify for the blessings of eternal life, families need to learn the doctrines and receive the priesthood ordinances that are available only through the Church. To be a strong and vital organization, the Church needs righteous families.” Families and the Church in God’s Plan Handbook 2: Administering the Church