The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temples and what goes on there are sacred. However, I'll fill you in on the procedures.
Temples and temple ordinances
All about the endowment
When you joined the Church, you received two ordinances—baptism and confirmation. Likewise, the temple endowment is also received in two parts:
In the first part, you will privately and individually receive preliminary ordinances called the initiatory ordinances. The initiatory ordinances include special blessings regarding your divine heritage and potential. As part of these ordinances, you will also be authorized to wear the sacred temple garment.
In the second part, you will receive the remainder of your endowment in a group setting along with others who are attending the temple. During this part, the plan of salvation is presented, including the Creation of the world, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Apostasy, and the Restoration, as well as instruction on the way all people can return to the presence of the Lord. Some of the endowment is presented through video and some by temple officiators.
When you joined the Church, you received two ordinances—baptism and confirmation. Likewise, the temple endowment is also received in two parts:
In the first part, you will privately and individually receive preliminary ordinances called the initiatory ordinances. The initiatory ordinances include special blessings regarding your divine heritage and potential. As part of these ordinances, you will also be authorized to wear the sacred temple garment.
In the second part, you will receive the remainder of your endowment in a group setting along with others who are attending the temple. During this part, the plan of salvation is presented, including the Creation of the world, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Apostasy, and the Restoration, as well as instruction on the way all people can return to the presence of the Lord. Some of the endowment is presented through video and some by temple officiators.
Covenants associated with the five laws
In conjunction with these ordinances, you will be invited to make specific covenants with God. These covenants include:
In return, God promises wonderful blessings in this life and the opportunity to return to live with Him forever.
Law of Obedience
Law of Sacrifice
Law of the Gospel
Law of Chastity
Law of Consecration
In return, God promises wonderful blessings in this life and the opportunity to return to live with Him forever.
The celestial room
At the conclusion of the endowment, participants symbolically return to the Lord’s presence as they enter the celestial room. There you can spend time to ponder, pray, read the scriptures, or quietly discuss your experiences with family and friends. It is a place of peace, where you can also find comfort and divine direction.
After you’ve received your own endowment, you can return to the temple and participate in both initiatory and endowment ordinances for people who have passed away. As with all other ordinances performed in the temple, those who have died are aware of the service you have provided and can choose whether or not to accept what you have done on their behalf.
At the conclusion of the endowment, participants symbolically return to the Lord’s presence as they enter the celestial room. There you can spend time to ponder, pray, read the scriptures, or quietly discuss your experiences with family and friends. It is a place of peace, where you can also find comfort and divine direction.
After you’ve received your own endowment, you can return to the temple and participate in both initiatory and endowment ordinances for people who have passed away. As with all other ordinances performed in the temple, those who have died are aware of the service you have provided and can choose whether or not to accept what you have done on their behalf.
Conclusion
Okay, do you think I've revealed too much? Do you think I've broken my covenants or violated the sacred nature of the promises I've made in the temple by telling you these things? If you do, I've got news for you.
What's written above comes straight from new articles the Church wrote and made publically available on its website in a series of articles under Temples.
All this and more suddenly appeared on the website without announcement and without fanfare. The Church chose to reveal all of this itself!
The quotes and the links
Here are the quotes and the links for where they come from.
Temple ordinances are also simple, sacred, and symbolic. You will dress in white, be taught about God’s plan, and participate in sacred ceremonies in which you will be promised blessings as you commit to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. Prepare for the Temple: Make your experience more personal and meaningful. Accessed February 9, 2021 from https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/prepare-for-your-temple-visit?lang=eng
The rest of the above comes from an article on the Endowment:
When you joined the Church, you received two ordinances—baptism and confirmation. Likewise, the temple endowment is also received in two parts:
In the first part, you will privately and individually receive preliminary ordinances called the initiatory ordinances. The initiatory ordinances include special blessings regarding your divine heritage and potential. As part of these ordinances, you will also be authorized to wear the sacred temple garment.
In the second part, you will receive the remainder of your endowment in a group setting along with others who are attending the temple. During this part, the plan of salvation is presented, including the Creation of the world, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Apostasy, and the Restoration, as well as instruction on the way all people can return to the presence of the Lord. Some of the endowment is presented through video and some by temple officiators.
In conjunction with these ordinances, you will be invited to make specific covenants with God. These covenants include:Law of ObedienceLaw of SacrificeLaw of the GospelLaw of ChastityLaw of Consecration
In return, God promises wonderful blessings in this life and the opportunity to return to live with Him forever.
At the conclusion of the endowment, participants symbolically return to the Lord’s presence as they enter the celestial room. There you can spend time to ponder, pray, read the scriptures, or quietly discuss your experiences with family and friends. It is a place of peace, where you can also find comfort and divine direction.After you’ve received your own endowment, you can return to the temple and participate in both initiatory and endowment ordinances for people who have passed away. As with all other ordinances performed in the temple, those who have died are aware of the service you have provided and can choose whether or not to accept what you have done on their behalf. About the Temple Endowment. Accessed February 9, 2021 from https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/what-is-temple-endowment?lang=eng
Do you want even more? Read this article entitled Prophetic Teachings on Temples.
The Church has certainly demystified the temple, its ceremonies, and even temple garments!
The Church has certainly demystified the temple, its ceremonies, and even temple garments!
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