FAQs

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What will the ceremony be like?

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The ceremony will be a temple sealing ordinance performed inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint's Pittsburgh Temple.

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What is a temple?

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Temples are houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred covenants with God.

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What is a sealing ordinance?

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An ordinance performed in the temple eternally uniting a husband and wife, or children and their parents.

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Who can enter the temple to view the sealing ordinance?

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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who have received their endowments.

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Where should I be during the sealing ceremony?

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If you are a member of the church who has received their endowments, and whose RSVP includes the ceremony option, you can be inside the temple for the ceremony. If you are not, please enjoy the beautiful temple grounds and waiting room until the ceremony is finished.

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Why does my RSVP not include the ceremony?

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Due to limited space, only close friends and family have been invited to sit in the ceremony itself. However, everyone is still allowed to arrive at the temple and wait outside for the ceremony to end.

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Are pets allowed?

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While we love your sweet pets and ESAs, they are not allowed at the ceremony or reception. Only registered service animals are permitted at the reception.