The Temple and Family History Course is a beginning-level class designed to help Church members start their family history research and perform temple ordinances for their ancestors. The doctrines related to temple and family history work provide the foundation for the lessons. Individuals who are already engaged in temple and family history work can also benefit from the course by learning about additional resources that are available.
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Temple and Family History Introduction
Lesson 1: The Purpose of Temple and Family History Work
Video: Saviors on Mount Zion (3:38)
Video: To Turn the Hearts (4:15)
Lesson 2: Getting Started
Video: Begin Your Family History (3:24)
Video: Follow the Spirit (6:35)
Lesson 3: Gathering Information from Home
Video: Information Needed for Temple Work (5:51)
Video: Gathering Information from Home (7:02)
Lesson 4: Recording Family History Information
Video: Using Pedigree charts and Family Group Records (4:44)
Lesson 5: Gathering Information from Family
Video: Gathering Information from Family (5:14)
Video: Family History Interviews (5:42)
Lesson 6: Gathering Information from Public Records
Video: Introduction to Public Records (5:22)
Video: Gathering Information from Public Records (5:55)
Lesson 7: Providing Temple Ordinances
Video: Submitting Names to the Temple (5:57)
Video: Blessings of Temple and Family History Work (5:47)
Workshop 1: Registering on the FamilySearch Internet Site
Workshop 2: Adding Information to the FamilySearch Internet Site
Workshop 3: Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances
Appendix A: Forms
Appendix B: Questions for Interviewing Family Members
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The Temple and Family History Course is a beginning-level class designed to help Church members start their family history research and perform temple ordinances for their ancestors. The doctrines related to temple and family history work provide the foundation for the lessons. Individuals who are already engaged in temple and family history work can also benefit from the course by learning about additional resources that are available.
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