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....
Dec 5, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Hey Gramps, I looked for the answer on the site but couldn’t find it. As an Aaronic Priesthood kid I was always told that if someone didn’t hear the whole prayer I shouldn’t take the sacrament. Through the years I’ve received...
May 31, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament, Scriptures
Question Gramps, In the New Testament Jesus blessed the bread then broke it. Yet in 3 Nephi; He broke and then blessed it. Do you know why? Marco Answer Thank you for your question. Let’s examine the two different accounts. In Matthew...
Jul 23, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Sabbath Day, Sacrament
Why do the sacrament tablecloths need to be nontransparent? Edson __________________ Dear Edson, (vol. 2, 20.4.2): “Sacrament tablecloths should be white, nontransparent, clean, and pressed. Sacrament trays should be kept clean.” Strictly speaking, the...
