Ordinances done in Order
When I go to my Temple Ready or Ordinances Ready drop down and click on SP or SS, my uncle from my Reserved list shows up for whom I have not yet done the BCIE. I believe the Ordinances can be done in any order but would not be effective until the right time. If that is acceptable Church policy so be it. But since we normally want to do ordinances in the correct order, could a pop up or flag be triggered or just remove that person from the Ordinance ready option in the first place if the Ordinance is not quite really ready??
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When I go to my Temple Ready or Ordinances Ready drop down and click on SP or SS, my uncle from my Reserved list shows up for whom I have not yet done the BCIE. I believe the Ordinances can be done in any order but would not be effective until the right time. If that is acceptable Church policy so be it. But since we normally want to do ordinances in the correct order, could a pop up or flag be triggered or just remove that person from the Ordinance ready option in the first place if the Ordinance is not quite really ready??
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I have had the same experience and wondered the same thing. Where do we get an answer of whether it's ok to do them out of order? If it absolutely needs to be done in order, they should be removed from the ordinances ready.
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@Eric Hartvigsen & @Eleanor C. Jensen
Eric & Eleanor
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
[ And, I happen to be a member of the Church ... ]
This is an ongoing dilemma, for many Members of the Church.
The matter, has been canvased, on numerous occasions, in the various 'iterations' for the 'FamilySearch' Forums.
One does not really have to be too concerned ...
We have been advised, that regardless if "Ordinances" are done 'Out of Sequence', not to worry; as, those "Ordinances" that are done 'Out of Sequence' simply DO NOT take effect, UNTIL the prerequisite "Ordinances" are "Completed".
And, most importantly ...
"Ordinances" that are done 'Out of Sequence' DO NOT have to be done again; as, they are STILL "Valid".
Here are some "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':
Ordinances performed out of order
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/ordinances-performed-out-of-order
Which states, among other things:
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Vicarious ordinances performed out of sequence are valid, but they become effective only after the prerequisite ordinances are completed.
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And ...
Correct order of temple ordinances
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/correct-order-of-temple-ordinances
Which states, among other things:
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Although vicarious ordinances performed out of sequence are valid, they become effective only after the prerequisite ordinances are completed.
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And ...
Of course ...
Why are the temple ordinance dates out of order in Family Tree?
Where it states, among other things:
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- The ordinances were inadvertently or intentionally performed out of order in error.
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Plus ...
Most IMPORTANTLY ...
In one of the aforementioned "Knowledge Article":
Ordinances performed out of order
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/ordinances-performed-out-of-order
Which states, among other things:
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It is preferable to have the ordinances done in sequence
[ Note: The Words ... It is preferable ]
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And ...
In the other of the aforementioned "Knowledge Article":
Correct order of temple ordinances
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/correct-order-of-temple-ordinances
It also states, among other things:
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- Sealing of a husband and wife and sealing of children to parents (if possible). Whenever possible, parents should be sealed to each other before the children are sealed to the parents.
[ Note: The Words ... Whenever possible ]
[ And, once again ... ]
Although vicarious ordinances performed out of sequence are valid, they become effective only after the prerequisite ordinances are completed.
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Now ...
All That Said ...
Here is a reference, specifically about "OrdinancesReay", regarding "Sealing to Spouse".
"Knowledge Article", in 'FamilySearch':
How do I find family names for the temple with Ordinances Ready?
It also states, among other things:
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Before you start
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Notes:
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- Ordinances Ready does not determine if pre-requisite ordinances have been completed when sealing-to-spouse ordinances are requested. Please ensure that baptism, initiatory and endowment have been completed for each individual before proceeding with a sealing ordinance.
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So ...
That Said ...
Really ...
The choice is yours ...
As, to whether or not, you proceed, with the "Ordinances", that you received through "OrdinancesReady".
And ...
Most importantly ...
Please be aware that the "OrdinancesReady" feature/function/facility is ONLY, really, for a quick; and, easy, process of, FINDING; and, PRINTING, the "Temple" Cards, when one is going to visit the "Temple", that day or the next, when one DOES NOT have ANY "Temple" Cards, 'on-hand', available.
The "OrdinancesReady" feature/function/facility is certainly NO substitute, for doing one's due diligence, well IN ADVANCE of visiting the "Temple" of, FINDING; and, PRINTING, the "Temple" Cards, for one's Ancestors, to have 'on-hand', available.
Plus ...
As an aside ...
Remember, that the "Temple" Work, of "Sealing to Parents", relates to the Child; and, NOT, the to Parents.
So ...
That Said ...
Regardless, of the status, of "Temple" Work, of the Parents, the "Sealing to Parents", for a Child, CAN be undertaken.
I know that this might not give you comfort and address your concerns; but, I hope that this gives you some, insight; and, more perspective.
Brett
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That was a very good answer. I especially liked the sealing of child to the parents. Thanks so much.
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@Eric Hartvigsen & @Eleanor C. Jensen I have found better success by using My Reservations instead of Ordinance Ready. I really like the many filter options in My Reservations. Then I can pick the Ordinance that I have scheduled at the temple and select the ones that are ready for that Ordinance. That way the Ordinances are done in the correct order and I have more control based on the filter option. It appears that Ordinance Ready just grabs anything that is out there that is waiting in that particular category and does not take into account what prior ordinances have or have not been done.
Here a few help articles that will assist you: https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-filter-my-family-names-list
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-can-i-sort-my-family-names-list
Hopefully that makes sense.
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