Answers to Questions about the Sacrament

Was the feeding of the 5,000 a type of Sacrament?

May 17, 2026 | Jesus Christ, Sacrament

Question Hi Gramps, I was reading in John 6, and noticed that when the Savior blesses and distributes the 5 loaves and 2 fish, it doesn’t mention a portion per person. That reminded me of the Sacrament – how, while the bread and water are only a...

Do those baptized by proxy need to renew their covenants like we do?

Apr 22, 2026 | Sacrament

Question Gramps, I’m not sure there is an answer, but I thought I would see if you may have additional insight regarding partaking of the sacrament as it relates to proxy baptism. Here on Earth, each Sunday we have the opportunity to renew our own...

Will the Sacrament at Adam-ondi-Ahman happen before Christ returns?

Mar 16, 2025 | Last days, Sacrament

Question Gramps, Will the sacrament at Adam-omdi-Ahman happen years before Christ comes and everyone sees Him? Does the Book of Mormon point to when this will take place? Konnie Answer Konnie, Adam-ondi-Ahman is deeply embedded in Latter-day Saint...

Is it ok for the Bishop to interrupt Sacrament Meeting due to unruly children?

Feb 19, 2025 | Sacrament

Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a member of the Bishopric to ask parents to take their children out while the sacrament is being passed? Philip Answer Philip, Church leaders, particularly Bishops, play a pivotal role in ensuring that...

Should Non-Members take the Sacrament?

Jan 24, 2025 | Sacrament

Question Gramps, I understand that the consequences of taking the Sacrament unworthily, or for those who have not been baptized, are dire. Once I met a non-member in Sacrament Meeting. Sitting next to her as the Sacrament came around, I realized she should not...

What does the bread and water in the Sacrament represent?

Dec 15, 2024 | Sacrament

Question Gramps, Regarding the sacrament, does the bread represent redemption from physical death? Does the water represent redemption from spiritual death? Everaldo Answer Everaldo, The Sacrament is one of the most sacred ordinances in The Church...

Is it wrong to partake of the Sacrament unless you have been baptized?

May 13, 2018 | Current issues, Sacrament

Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi Jesus offers the sacrament to “all” including those who are not baptized yet, but it seems to me that most people in the Church think it’s wrong to partake unless one has been baptized. For example, when my...

Should we recognize achievements in Sacrament Meeting?

Sep 26, 2016 | 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...

Should chapel doors be open or closed during the Sacrament?

Sep 11, 2016 | 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...

Why does bread represent the body of Christ?

Jul 29, 2016 | Current issues, 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...

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Was the feeding of the 5,000 a type of Sacrament?

Do those baptized by proxy need to renew their covenants like we do?

Will the Sacrament at Adam-ondi-Ahman happen before Christ returns?

Is it ok for the Bishop to interrupt Sacrament Meeting due to unruly children?

Should Non-Members take the Sacrament?

What does the bread and water in the Sacrament represent?

Is it wrong to partake of the Sacrament unless you have been baptized?

Should we recognize achievements in Sacrament Meeting?

Should chapel doors be open or closed during the Sacrament?

Why does bread represent the body of Christ?

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