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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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Parable |
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A short story that teaches truth or a moral lesson through allegory. |
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Patriarch |
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One who is ordained to give special patriarchal blessings to members of the Church. |
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Patriarchal Blessing |
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An inspired blessing which declares a person’s lineage relative to the House of Israel, and gives inspired counsel and insight about their life. |
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Pearl of Great Price |
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One of the volumes of scripture included in the standard works of the Church. The Pearl of Great Price includes extracts from Joseph Smith’s Translation (inspired version) of the Bible as well as a translation of some Egyptian papyri containing the writings of the prophet Abraham, excerpts from Joseph Smith’s testimony and history, and the Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A reference from the Pearl of Great Price may look like this: Moses 5:19. |
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Plan of Happiness, the |
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See Plan of Salvation. |
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Plan of Salvation, the |
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The great plan prepared by our Father in Heaven before the creation of the world to enable His children to come to earth, receive mortal bodies, and return to live with Him and their families in the life to come. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is central to the plan of salvation, as it makes possible the overcoming of spiritual death, or sin, and the overcoming of physical death by the power of His resurrection. |
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Premortal Life |
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The life of the spirit children of God prior to their birth into mortality; sometimes referred to as “pre-existence.” |
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Preside |
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To occupy the leading position of authority, to direct an organization and members within the Church. The President of the Church presides over the entire Church. |
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Presidency |
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A group of people called to preside over an organization, consisting of a president and his or her counselors. |
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Priest |
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An office of the Aaronic Priesthood. A worthy young man may be ordained a priest when he is 16 years of age or older. Newly baptized adult men are also normally ordained priests shortly following their baptism. Some of a priest’s responsibilities are to administer or bless the sacrament and to preach the gospel to the members. |
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Priesthood |
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The power and authority of God, given to men on earth to act in all things for the salvation of God’s children. |
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Priesthood Blessing |
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A blessing given by a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, by the laying on of hands and by inspiration, to one who is sick or otherwise in need of special counsel, comfort, or healing. If the blessing is for the sick, consecrated oil is used (James 5:14-15). |
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Primary |
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The organization of the Church for children from ages three to twelve. Beginning at three years of age, children receive two hours of religious instruction each Sunday. One hour is spent with a teacher who provides a lesson for an age-specific group, and a second hour is spent in a combined group of children in instruction and singing. |
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Prophecy |
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Inspired words of a prophet about a future event. |
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Proxy Baptism |
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See Baptism for the Dead. |
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