Garden Park Ward
Introduction to Family History
Sunday School Class

The crowning sacraments of Latter-day Saint temples are the sealing ceremonies that unite men, women and children in eternal family relationships. Latter-day Saints believe that these sealings and other temple rites may also be performed by proxy for those who have died. Consequently, family history research is, in Latter-day Saint belief, the essential forerunner for temple work for the dead.

Modern tools and techniques have made family history research easier than ever before. Every family has a story. Learn how to find your families story during this 14 week Sunday School class taught at the Enoch Utah LDS Stake Center and at the Cedar City Family History Center.

Lessons include:

• Forms of Family History
• Tools and techniques for organizing your family history records
• Identifying your ancestors and verifying family history records
• Getting to know your ancestors as the people they were
• Writing ancestor biographies
• Providing temple ordinances for your deceased ancestors
• Keeping a personal journal
• Sharing family history with your family

This class is taught from a Mormon perspective. However, students of all faiths having an interest in family history are welcome. A basic knowledge of computers is helpful but not required. There is no charge for this class but space is limited so please contact instructor Jonathan Carter for more information or to enroll.