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Simple Directions to Find Deceased Relatives' Names for Temple Ordinances

When you are planning to go to the temple, Ordinances Ready is the easiest way to find and reserve names. It only takes a few minutes! Find Ordinances Ready on FamilySearch.org, or in your FamilySearch app, click on the temple icon to try it out.

It is so easy there is no reason to go to the temple without the names of deceased relatives to serve!

Search for FamilySearch Login on the Web
Login to FamilySearch (or register if not already registered. You will need your membership number which can be found on the Tools app)
Select the “Temple” tab at top center
Select “Ordinances Ready” from the drop-down menu
Select Male or Female
Select Ordinance Type of “Baptisms and Confirma+ons”-the program will then search first from any names you have already reserved in the past and then from your family tree. It will show you 4 names. You can take all 4 or select only those you wish to take. You can repeat for additional names.
After baptisms and confirmations have been completed at the temple, follow this same procedure to sequentially select the initiatory, endowment and sealing ordinances or ask the temple to return the name card after the current ordinance and reuse it.
If you take a few minutes and learn more about these relatives, you will feel closer to them as you do their work in the Temple
- View Relationship button shows in an abbreviated family tree how you are related (Back Arrow takes you back to the list)
- Learn About button opens a new tab on the browser showing all information that has been connected to that person
Return to the list, then click on the “Take to the Temple” button on the bottom right
Print Family Name Cards for the Temple on your own printer
- Follow the printer directions
- Cut out the printed cards
- Take the cards of your deceased relatives’ names with you to the temple
As you learn more about your Family History, you may be able to find new information on your ancestors and add it to FamilySearch, allowing you to help even more family members with the saving ordinances of the gospel!

December Family History Challenge

Keep your treasures safe so you and your family can remember them!

-Take pictures of each treasure. Then upload them to FamilySearch.org/memories.
- Cut out the medal and add it to your treasure box.
- Make a video of yourself showing the treasures and talking about them.

November Family History Challenge

Find something that reminds you of your family traditions. Put it in your treasure box or on familysearch.org.

Treasure Ideas:
-Make a list of things your family does together.
-Draw a picture of your family having fun on your favorite holiday.
-Find a blank calendar and draw stars on special days of the year. Write why you chose those days.

October Family History Challenge

Find something that shows the talents you and your family members have. Put it in your treasure box or on FamilySearch.org

Treasure Ideas:
-Draw or record a family member sharing a talent.
-Keep an art project made by your or someone in your family.
-Make a list of each family member's talents. Don't forget to include your own!

September Family History Challenge

Find something that reminds you of a family member or ancestor. Or find something you want to give to your future family. Put it in your treasure box or put a photo of it on FamilySearch.org.

August Family History Challenge

Make something that shows why your name is special. Put it in your treasure box or on FamilySearch.org

July Family History Challenge

Find something that shows where you are from. put a picture of it in your treasure box or on FamilySearch.org

Treasure Ideas:
-Write or draw what makes your city special.
-Trace an outline of your country.
-Learn about a city or country where your ancestors lived.

June Family History Challenge

Find something about food to put in your treasure box or on familysearch.org.

Ideas:
-Ask a family member to teach you how to make their favorite food. Write down the receipe.
-Draw a picture of a special meal you ate as a family.
-Find a recipe from your country or the country where your ancestors lived.

May Family History Challenge

Find or make something to remind you of what is most important to your family. Put it in your treasure box or on FamilySearch.org.

Treasure Ideas:
-Create a family motto and write it down
-Make a family flag and decorate it
-Draw a picture or write about when someone in your family did something brave

April Family History Challenge

Add something to your treasure box that reminds you of your favorite place.

March Family History Challenge

Find something that builds your testimony and put it in the treasure box.

Treasure Ideas:
Draw a picture of the temple closest to where you live
Ask family members to write their testimonies
Make a list of reasons why you love the Gospel

February Family History Challenge

Find something about music to put in your treasure box or on FamilySearch.org.

Treasure Ideas:
-Make a list of songs and hymns your family likes.
- Record your family singing.
- Draw an instrument that someone in your family plays.

January Family History Challenge

Ask a parent for an empty box you can use. Then decorate the outside with things about your family. Leave space on your treasure box for the badges you earn each month!

Ideas for Decorating:
-Draw a picture of your family and put it on the box.
-Trace your hands on the side of the box.
-Print out some family photos.-

Family History Center

The Family History Center is open! Feel free to come by the church during the following hours:
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ; 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Hill Country Ward Temple Day

The 2nd Friday of every month is the Hill Country Ward Temple Day. Any member of the ward can schedule any ordinance on this day.

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