Jan 3, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to break the bread after the Sacramental prayer is offered, rather than doing it before? Steven Answer Steven, No, there isn’t anything wrong per se. But that is the pattern we have used in the Church. And...
Sep 26, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Question Gramps, I am a Branch president in a small branch in India. I have a question about recognizing talents in Sacrament Meeting. Can we do that in Sacrament Meeting? I feel this may put down others who feel they don’t achieve anything in their...
Sep 24, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 18:28-29 it states: 28 And now behold, this is the commandment which I give unto you, that ye shall not suffer any one knowingly to partake of my flesh and blood unworthily, when ye shall minister it; 29 For whoso eateth and drinketh...
Sep 11, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Question Gramps, There is quite the debate going on in our ward at BYU Hawaii concerning people showing up late for church (if at all). I heard once of a General Authority that likened the Sacrament room unto Noah’s ark. Should the doors be shut or opened...
Jul 29, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, Why does the bread represent the body of Christ and why do we eat it while it represents the body of Christ? Scott Answer Scott, It is always a good thing to ponder the symbolism of the ordinances we perform. It helps to...
Jun 28, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church, Sacrament
Question Gramps, What can you tell me about the history of Sacrament Meetings in the early restored church? When did it become a practice to have members invited or assigned to give talks in Sacrament meeting? Was it always the case? I am a branch president...
Jun 26, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, Can a lone Melchizedek Priesthood holder prepare and bless the Sacrament for himself, when unable to attend church? Mark Answer Dear Mark, The sacrament, baptism, confirmation, naming and blessing of children, priesthood...
Jan 14, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons, why does the bishop get served sacrament first before the rest of the congregation? Debra Answer Dear Debra, As the president of the Aaronic Priesthood in his ward, the bishop has...
Jan 8, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, We take the sacrament every Sunday. But if we have the priesthood (worthy holders) in our home, can we have the Sacrament as a family group as we meet and discuss scriptures? Sometimes that’s twice a week. Is there a rule prohibiting...
Dec 29, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Question Gramps, I have Celiac disease and cannot eat regular Sacrament bread. At my ward I place my cracker in a pill bag and place on the appropriate tray prior to the Sacrament. Unaware to me, at my son’s ward they have a special tray for the Celiacs....
