Missionary instructions addressing abortion for baptismal interviews.
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- Website
- Source
- N/A LDS
- Hearsay
- Direct
- Reference
"Help People Prepare for Baptism and Confirmation," Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, (Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2023), accessed on February 23, 2026
- Scribe/Publisher
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- People
- N/A
- Audience
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Transcription
Questions 5 and 6 in the baptismal interview ask if a person has ever committed a serious crime or participated in an abortion. What should I do if someone answers “yes” to either of these questions? If you become aware of one of these situations during a baptismal interview, do not ask about the details. Do not promise that the person will be approved for baptism. Instead, express your love and kindly explain that someone with more maturity and experience will talk with the person and help.
Send a baptismal interview request to your mission president. He or one of his counselors will meet with the person. See General Handbook, 38.2.8.7 and 38.2.8.8.
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- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023/20-chapter-12?lang=eng
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