baptizing for the dead

[HoosierGuy]

Ok, I want to start making a list of names that I want to baptize,

beginning with my Mom and Dad.

What information do I need to collect on all that I want to

baptize in a temple? Birth date? Date of death? Date of marriage?

Thanks!

[Alaskagain]

Hi HoosierGuy!

Best place to start is by going to FamilySearch.org

In the right column, click the "get started" link.

Then in the left sidebar, click on "Family Group Records", download it and print it out. Fill out all the information you have on your dad and mom, and the Husband and Wife on this form.

Then contact your Ward Family History Consultant, who will help you with the final paperwork you need. (If you don't know who that is, ask your Home Teacher, or the Missionaries)

[manxman]

Minimum Necessary data is: an event, a name, a place and a time all interconnected with at least one person. the event can be almost anything, if it links the birth, death or marriage date to the person(s). Dates "can"be approximated if no other confirming sources exist, but more precision is desireable to identify the soul for whom it is being done. They need to be deceased at least one year.

[JLFuller]

If you are brand new to this work I suggest you go to your local Family History Center and ask one of the genealogy volunteers for help. Your stake or ward genealogist is available for guidance too. Much of the information you find online is inaccurate so unless it has been obtained from a recognized documented source it may not be useful. If so, you may have to confirm the information from official sources before submitting it.

If you are not LDS but still want to submit your genealogy for inclusion in the IGI database, the Family History Centers are still your best bet. You don't have to be a church member to ask for assistance and guidance. Go to FamilySearch.org - Family History and Genealogy Records where you can enter your home town and find where one is located near you.

Genealogy is a connection to those who came before you. Once you start, something transforms you. You become more interested in doing this work than you ever thought you might. These people become alive to you and you want to know more about them. Genealogy then becomes an exercise in exploring part of who you are. You become more than just curious about them. You become concerned for them. You wonder what has become of them since their passing and you, in some cases, once a connection has been made, may want to secure a place for them with you and your family. If you are LDS, the temples and the work done there becomes increasingly important.

[asuccesscoach4you]

also I might add that if the family member has any other still living and close relatives such as a spouse or parent then you need their permission to do it if they are not LDS

[Iggy]

Ok, I want to start making a list of names that I want to baptize,

beginning with my Mom and Dad.

What information do I need to collect on all that I want to

baptize in a temple? Birth date? Date of death? Date of marriage?

Thanks!

Start here: FamilySearch

Then go to your nearest Family History Center, to find it go here: FamilySearch.org - Family History Centers

Enjoy your voyage into Genealogy!

[HoosierGuy]

I'm all set to go - I got my Mom and Dad on a floppy disk. My first

temple recomend interview is this Sunday!

Can I say again - I LOVE THIS CHURCH! I KNOW IT IS TRUE!

[WillowTheWhisp]

If you think your own baptism was a spiritual experience just wait until you do baptisms for deceased ancestors. That can be breathtaking. I love going with the youth on temple baptism nights. It's indescribable. :)

[HoosierGuy]

Guess who had his first baptism temple interview today? ME!!!!!!!

And.... I get to go!!!!!!!!

I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait! And, today I passed the Sacrament for the second time! I've passed it twice and broken the bread once!

I had a great interview with the second counselor. Bishop was not

at services today. I can't wait to go. When I'm in that temple, I only want my thoughts to be 100% pure. I've never been in a temple before but I know they are special. From the videos I have seen with the missionaries, I really, badly, want to go to the temple! I can't believe I'm going. This is like Christmas as a kid!

Most important of all – I get ti be baptized for my Dad and see a young lady get baptized for my Mom. Plus, I will be baptized for other men too. What an honor that is going to be. :)

[Jenamarie]

Your excitement is awesome HoosierGuy. Enjoy the Temple!! I always loved going as a youth to do proxy baptisms. I think it's one of the most amazing ordinances of the church. SO spiritual! And how awesome that you get to do it for your parents!!

[WillowTheWhisp]

I can feel your excitement just from reading your posts. The temple IS the most wonderful place on earth. I love going. I shall, hopefully, be there tomorrow all being well. I love being there with my children when we do baptism nights. There is such a wonderful spirit there.

I love reading your posts so don't forget to tell us how you feel after you've been to the temple!