Sep 6, 2026 | Baptism, Children
Question Gramps, I know that children under the age of 8 do not need to be baptized and are saved in the Celestial Kingdom. If a child is baptized at age 8 or older, is the baptism (membership & to follow Jesus) to cleanse any sins after turning 8 that have...
Mar 28, 2025 | Baptism, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Why was baptizing one of the first things that Alma did? Lee Answer Lee, From the inception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, baptism has been integral to its structure and growth. Alma’s decision to baptize was...
Mar 10, 2025 | Babies, Baptism
Question Gramps, In the Old Testament, circumcision was how baby boys were brought into the covenant relationship with God (see Genesis 17:9-12). The ordinance of baptism is also how we are brought into the covenant relationship with God. Why was it okay to...
Jan 28, 2025 | Afterlife, Baptism
Question Gramps, Is baptism a requirement for entrance into the Telestial Kingdom of glory? Scott Answer Scott, Baptism, a fundamental ordinance in many religious traditions, holds a significant place within The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Apr 12, 2019 | Baptism, Church History, Priesthood
Question Gramps, A 10 year old child from a non-member family is being baptized into the church. The mother has given consent despite the stepfathers diapproval. The family has drug and alcohol problems and there are mental health issues at play for the mother....
Nov 30, 2018 | Baptism, Ordinances
Question Gramps, I have a big fear of going underwater. I found my baptism really difficult. I have been a member for nearly 4 years and I still have not done a baptism in the temple because of my fear. My patriarchal blessing talks about me doing family...
Jun 8, 2018 | Baptism, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, Hello. I am wondering about my 7 year old autistic son. He is very low functioning and does not speak. He cannot tolerate going ‘anywhere’…. literally. Does not do well around large groups of people, therefore we are...
