How are spirit children born?
Spirit children of heavenly parents are born composed of spiritual matter. There is no such thing as immaterial matter.
Can an unborn child be sealed to its parents?
Mormons should consult with the temple president to find out if a stillborn child can be sealed by proxy to its parents.
Why do Mormons bless babies?
Mormons bless babies for two reasons: one is to create a record for the child in the Mormon Church, and the second is to give the child blessings and promises from God.
What does Mormonism teach about lost embryos and fetuses?
The Lord has not revealed when the spirit enters a body, but parents of lifeless children can be comforted through their faith in and knowledge of the merciful Lord omnipotent.
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church keep records of stillborn babies?
The Mormon Church makes membership records only for living members, but families are encouraged to record stillborn children in their own records.
Does Mormon temple work need to be performed for stillborn babies?
No membership records are made in the Mormon Church for stillborn babies, so temple work cannot be done until the Millennium when those people are resurrected.
Can newborns remember their pre-earth life?
Personal experience seems to agree that newborns and toddlers may remember something of their pre-earth life.
Does Mormonism teach at what exact time a fetus receives its spirit and becomes a living child?
Mormonism does not reveal at what point a fetus receives its spirit and becomes a separate organism. It may be different for each person.
