also, because we believe families are forever, much of the work done inside temples is to make family bonds even stronger. marriages in the temple are performed to last eternally, not just “until death do you part.” parents and children become eternal families in temples. ancestors can also receive all the blessings of the temple if someone performs the sacred ordinances in their behalf and they accept that act of service. temples are busy places!what is the book of mormon? the book of mormon is a book of inspired scripture that teaches us about god and jesus christ. it helps us receive direction for our personal lives and can help us feel closer to jesus christ. where does the name come from? hundreds of years ago, an ancient prophet named mormon compiled a record of his people. they faced a lot of the same challenges that we do. and just like us