Recently, the First
Presidency of the Church reiterated the policies, first stated in 1995,
concerning the submitting of names for proxy temple ordinances. As a user of
the system (new.familysearch.org) where temple ordinances are cleared and
submitted, you should follow these important policies. You will find the policy
letter attached to this e-mail.
In a related Church News
article, Brother Dennis C. Brimhall, managing director of the Family History
Department, reported that “the searching out of our family and preparing the
names for the work to be done in the temple is . . . a responsibility, but it
is also a privilege. That privilege is extended to the members by those who
hold the keys to [do] the work. The[se] keys . . . are held by the First Presidency
of the Church” (Sarah Jane Weaver, “Family History—Church Asks Members to
Understand Policies,” Church
News, Mar. 1, 2012). (Click here to see the article.) The First
Presidency set these policies. Accordingly, the Conditions of Use for users of
new.familysearch.org and familysearch.org require compliance to the policies
before you can submit names to the temple. Noncompliance by a user could mean
the loss of his or her privileges to use the system.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask your local family history
consultant or anyone serving at a family history center. You may also e-mail
questions directly to branchout@familysearch.org.
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