SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon youth will now have expanded opportunities to do temple work, the First Presidency of the LDS Church announced Thursday in a letter to be read to congregations on Sunday in worship services around the world.
Beginning Jan. 1, young women ages 12-18 now may assist with tasks in the temple baptistry currently performed by adult women serving as temple ordinance workers or volunteers.
Ordained priests ages 16-18 will be able to perform in baptisms for the dead and act as witnesses for baptisms.
Those opportunities will be directed by temple presidencies in the 159 operating LDS temples worldwide, according to the letter.
The letter was sent to general authorities, area authorities, stake, mission and temple presidents bishops and other local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In its letter… >> To read the letter and learn of the changes affecting 11-year old boys and girls, visit DeseretNews.com
Stephanie
Saturday 15th of December 2018
You need to change your name from Mormon Light to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Light. Mormon is not to be used anymore. It is offensive and disrespectful to Jesus Christ and God. Also in the article the use of LDS was used and we were also told to not use those initials when referring to our religion. Please make the changes so not to be offensive to the Presidency of our beloved church as they were told by God and Jesus to make the changes. Thank you for your understanding and following the mandate handed down from God through our Prophet.