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In the LDS Church it is also called the fulness of the priesthood, and is a rare, but currently practiced ordinance for live participants, [28] [29] [30] and (less commonly) vicariously for deceased individuals, [31] though, it is usually only given in absolute secrecy to a small number of members after a lifetime of service. [32]
These temple ordinances are performed by a living church member for themself and "on behalf of the dead" or "by proxy". [4] [5] Ordinances performed in the temple include: Baptism for the dead; Confirmation on behalf of the dead; Ordination to the Melchizedek priesthood on behalf of deceased men; Washing and anointing (also known as the ...
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One or more bearers of the Melchizedek Priesthood lay their hands on the head of the newly baptized person, and the one who is "voice," calling the person by name, says words to this effect: "In the name of Jesus Christ, and by the authority of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood, I confirm you a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
The priesthood is divided into an order for young men aged 11 years and older (called the Aaronic priesthood) and an order for men 18 years of age and older (called the Melchizedek priesthood). [ 3 ] [ 5 ] : 26 Additional authorities within the priesthood—called priesthood keys –are extended to holders of certain church leadership callings.
The second anointing may have been intended to fulfill scriptural references to the "fulness of the priesthood", such as that in Doctrine and Covenants, Doctrine and Covenants 124:28, a revelation by Joseph Smith commanding the building of a temple in Nauvoo, Illinois, in part, because "there is not a place found on earth that he may come to ...
In the Community of Christ, a priest is an adult, who is a congregation-focused [6] "Minister of Presence" in the Aaronic Priesthood. [7] Their stated purpose is to "express their ministry of presence and model Jesus as Friend by being a spiritual friend to families, congregations, and community."
In the LDS Church, the following declaration by Merrill J. Bateman explains how priesthood keys function: "The priesthood is the power and authority of God delegated to man. Priesthood keys are the right to direct the use of that power. The President of the Church holds the keys necessary for governing the entire Church.