Latter-day Saint Marriage
Preparation
Latter-day Saint marriage preparation focuses on building an eternal partnership through faith, temple worthiness, and family-centered values.
Foundations of Latter-day Saint Marriage
LDS couples prepare through temple worthiness interviews, discussions about covenants, and building a Christ-centered home focused on eternal family bonds.
Eternal families
Temple covenants
Faith and prayer
Family-centered living
Service and sacrifice
"The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan."— The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Topics for Latter-day Saint Couples
These conversations help build a strong foundation for your faith-centered marriage.
Temple Covenants
Understanding the commitments of temple marriage
Eternal Perspective
Building a marriage focused on eternity
Faith in the Home
How you'll center your home on Christ
Family Goals
Your vision for raising a family
Church Involvement
Balancing callings and family time
Financial Stewardship
Managing finances including tithing
Complement Your Latter-day Saint Preparation
Before Yes works alongside your faith-based marriage preparation. Our app provides 100+ conversation starters covering finances, family, values, and more.
- Continue conversations between preparation sessions
- Answer questions privately, then compare responses
- Track your preparation progress together
- Discover areas needing attention before marriage
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Latter-day Saint Marriage Resources
The LDS focus on eternal marriage emphasizes that the work couples do to strengthen their relationship has significance beyond this life.
Preparation Programs
- Bishop interviews
- Temple preparation classes
- Marriage preparation courses
- Family Home Evening
Spiritual Practices
- Daily scripture study
- Family prayer
- Temple attendance
- Church service callings
Common Questions
What is Latter-day Saint marriage preparation?
Latter-day Saint marriage preparation focuses on building an eternal partnership through faith, temple worthiness, and family-centered values. It typically includes bishop interviews and temple preparation classes, along with discussions about building a faith-centered home.
How long does Latter-day Saint marriage preparation take?
Latter-day Saint marriage preparation typically takes 3-6 months, though this varies by congregation and program. This allows couples time to work through important topics and complete any required programs.
What topics should Latter-day Saint couples discuss before marriage?
Key topics include temple covenants, eternal perspective, faith in the home, and more. These conversations help build a strong foundation for your marriage.
Can we use an app alongside Latter-day Saint marriage preparation?
Yes! Many couples find that apps like Before Yes complement their faith-based preparation by providing additional discussion questions, tracking their preparation progress, and giving them tools to continue important conversations between formal sessions.
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