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wkfairchild9
wkfairchild9 ✭
August 14, 2021 edited August 14, 2021 in Temple

I have found that Ordinances Ready is providing names for Couple Sealings where the ordinances of Baptism, Confirmation, Initiatory and Endowment have not been completed. This is contrary to the standard instructions we receive when doing family names. These instructions have been (and continue to be) that all previous ordinances are to be completed BEFORE sealing husband and wife.

I would like to understand whether or not I should proceed to use these names as provided by Ordinances Ready. It would be helpful to understand the underlying logic.

Thank you.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 14, 2021 edited August 14, 2021

    @wkfairchild9

    FYI

    I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

    [ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ]

    FYI

    This is an ongoing dilemma, for many Members of the Church.

    The matter, has been canvased, on numerous occasions, in the various 'iteration' for the 'FamilySearch' Forums.

    Really, the choice is yours, whether or not, to do the "Temple" Work of "Sealing to Spouse" that OrdinanceReady" provides.

    Short Answer: 

    'Yes', you can proceed, with the "Temple" Work of "Sealing to Spouse" that OrdinanceReady" provides.

    [ If you so desire; but, of course, you DO NOT have to, if you do not want to. ]

    As an aside ...

    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?

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/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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    The FamilySearch Family Tree website does not clear ordinances if prerequisite ordinances have not been cleared or performed.

    [ And ]

    • 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 ]

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    So, basically ...

    Do not be too concerned ...

    'Yes', you can proceed, with the "Temple" Work of "Sealing to Spouse" that OrdinanceReady" provides.

    [ If you so desire; but, of course, you DO NOT have to, if you do not want to. ]

    The choice is yours.

    I hope that this helps, somewhat.

    Brett

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  • 1ByrdLady
    1ByrdLady ✭✭✭
    August 14, 2021

    Hello wkfairchild9

    Welcome to the FamilySearch community, and thank you for your question regarding Ordinance Ready and Sealings out of order of completed Ordinances.

    Ordinance Ready offers Ordinances to done by individuals able to do the Ordinances. B & C's are being done by our young men and women in large groups. Endowments take longer. Sealings, like B & C's, can be done for whole families at one time.

    Although vicarious ordinances performed out of sequence are valid, they become effective only after the prerequisite ordinances are completed.


    Correct order of temple ordinances


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  • bathompson
    bathompson ✭✭✭
    August 14, 2021

    Hello @wkfairchild9,

    FYI - This conversation has been moved to the Temple area for further assistance.

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