Baptismal interview questions — pure and simple
- Do you believe that God is our Eternal Father? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of the world?
- Do you believe that the Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ have been restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith? Do you believe that [the current Church president] is a prophet of God? What does this mean to you?
- What does it mean to you to repent? Do you feel that you have repented of your past transgressions?
- Have you ever committed a serious crime? If so, are you now on probation or parole? Have you ever participated in an abortion? Have you ever participated in a homsexual relationship?
- You have been taught that membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes living gospel standards. What do you understand about the following standards? Are you willing to live these standards?
- The law of chastity, which prohibits any sexual relations outside the bonds of a legal marriage between a man and a woman.
- The law of tithing.
- The Word of Wisdom.
- Keeping the Sabbath day holy, including partaking of the sacrament weekly and rendering service to others.
- When you are baptized, you covenant with God that you are willing to take upon yourself the name of Christ and keep His commandments throughout your life. Are you willing to make this covenant and strive to be faithful to it?
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