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Glossary

This glossary defines words used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that might not be familiar to those who are not members.

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Elder

An office of the Melchizedek Priesthood. Also used as a title for male missionaries or general authorities of the Church. Elders have authority to bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands and to bestow priesthood blessings.

Endowment

A special spiritual blessing given to worthy and faithful members of the Church in the temple.

Ensign, The

A Church magazine, issued monthly, with religious instruction, Church news, and inspirational messages for Church members and for families.

Excommunication

A disciplinary process used only in extreme situations. This includes removal of an individual’s name from the records of the Church. Excommunicated individuals have the opportunity to return and have their Church membership restored through the process of repentance and baptism by immersion for the remission of sins.