New Applications LDS Ordinances
An ordinance is a sacred act, such as baptism, that is performed by priesthood authority. The ordinances of baptism, confirmation, Melchizedek Priesthood ordination (for men), the temple endowment, and temple sealing are required for exaltation of any person responsible. To these they are called saving ordinances. As part of each saving ordinance, the recipient makes covenants with God.
To make a saving ordinance authorization from a priesthood leader who holds the appropriate keys or acting under the direction of a person holding those keys is required. such authority to grant the naming and blessing a child, dedicating a grave, giving a patriarchal blessing, and preparing, blessing and passing the sacrament is also required. The Melchizedek Priesthood holders may consecrate oil, bless the sick, give father's blessings and other blessings of comfort and counsel without first seeking authorization from a priesthood leader.
The brothers carry out ordinances and blessings be prepared by a dignified life and strive to be guided by the Holy Spirit. each ordinance or blessing must make a dignified manner, making sure it meets the following requirements:
1. It should be performed in the name of Jesus Christ.
2. It should be performed by priesthood authority.
3. It should be performed with any necessary procedures, such as using specified words or using consecrated oil.
4. must authorize the president having the proper keys (normally the bishop or stake president), if necessary authority following the instructions in this chapter.
A priesthood leader who oversees an ordinance or blessing ensures that the person who has made the necessary priesthood authority, is worthy, and knows and follows the proper procedures. Leaders must also ensure that the ordinance or blessing is a reverent and spiritual experience.
When ordinances or blessings are performed in sacrament meeting, the bishop ensures that properly conducted. To avoid embarrassing a priesthood holder, the bishop quietly corrects errors only if essential elements of the ordinance or blessing were incorrect.
Those who give priesthood blessings speak words of blessing ( "I [or we] bless [or we praise] to ...") rather than saying a prayer ( "Heavenly Father, please bless this person that ..." ).
