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TimRiker: /* Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form via MLS */

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Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form via MLS

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	* Manage and delegate users to submit recommendations at both the ward & stake level.		* Manage and delegate users to submit recommendations at both the ward & stake level.
	More information, FAQs and features can be found on the [http://pbhelp.ldschurch.org/ Patriarchal Blessing Submission System Help (PBSS)].		More information, FAQs and features can be found on the [http://pbhelp.ldschurch.org/ Patriarchal Blessing Submission System Help (PBSS)].

	~~== Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form via MLS ==~~
	[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form. From the '''Reports/Forms''' menu, select '''Forms'''. Select the name of the recipient from the list of ward members. Most of the relevant information required for the form is filled in automatically.

	[[Membership records]] in MLS do not hold information about whether a person has received a patriarchal blessing or not. If a unit leader requires this information to be held it could done using a [[Custom fields (MLS)\|custom field]].

	== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==		== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==

Jbarkdull: Changed Request information to reflect Church Policy.

2017-02-21T16:55:21Z

Changed Request information to reflect Church Policy.

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	'''Patriarchal blessings''' are given to worthy members of the Church by ordained patriarchs. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.<ref>lds.org, Gospel Topics, [~~http~~://lds.org/~~ldsorg~~/~~v/index.jsp~~?~~vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale~~=0&~~sourceId~~=~~17517c2fc20b8010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____~~ Patriarchal Blessings]</ref>		'''Patriarchal blessings''' are given to worthy members of the Church by ordained patriarchs. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.<ref>lds.org, Gospel Topics, [https://www.lds.org/topics/patriarchal-blessings?lang=eng&old=true Patriarchal Blessings]</ref>

	== Submitting Patriarchal Blessing Recommendations via LCR ==		== Submitting Patriarchal Blessing Recommendations via LCR ==
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	== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==		== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==

	A member may request a copy of his or her patriarchal blessing, or the blessing of a direct-line deceased ~~ancestor~~, using the [https://apps.lds.org/pbrequest/ Patriarchal Blessing Request Page].		A member may request a copy of his or her patriarchal blessing, or the blessing of a direct-line deceased family member, using the [https://apps.lds.org/pbrequest/ Patriarchal Blessing Request Page].

	Ecclesiastical Leaders may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. ~~This can be done by following~~ the ~~instructions given~~ on ~~lds.org for~~ [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Request Page]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:		Ecclesiastical Leaders may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. They should first try to help that member set up a LDS Account or LDS Friend Account and follow the directions on the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Request Page]. They may also utilize the [https://chl.libraryresearch.info/reft100.aspx?pmi=ESPfgvkD75 Ask Us] button at the Church History Library or contact 801-240-3500.

			Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:
	* Self		* Self
	* A deceased spouse		* A deceased spouse
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	If you have questions, please review the [https://history.lds.org/article/chl-pb?lang=eng Patriarchal Blessing FAQ Page]. If you have further questions please call 801-240-3500.		If you have questions, please review the [https://history.lds.org/article/chl-pb?lang=eng Patriarchal Blessing FAQ Page]. If you have further questions please call 801-240-3500.

	=== Information ~~You Need to Provide~~ to Request a Patriarchal Blessing ===		=== Information Required to Request a Patriarchal Blessing ===
	To request a copy of a patriarchal blessing, you need to supply the following information:		To request a copy of a patriarchal blessing, you need to supply the following information:
	* If the request is for yourself, your [[Membership Record Number]]		* If the request is for yourself, your [[Membership Record Number]]
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	* Telephone Number		* Telephone Number
	* Email address		* Email address
	You may find your Membership Record Number on your temple recommend or by asking your Ward Clerk.		You may find your Membership Record Number on your temple recommend or by asking your Ward Clerk.<ref>[https://history.lds.org/article/chl-pb?lang=eng Patriarchal Blessing FAQ Page]</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

Jbarkdull at 16:48, 21 February 2017

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	== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==		== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==

	A member may request a copy of his or her patriarchal blessing, or the blessing of a direct-line deceased ancestor, using the [https://apps.lds.org/pbrequest/ Patriarchal Blessing Request ~~Form~~].		A member may request a copy of his or her patriarchal blessing, or the blessing of a direct-line deceased ancestor, using the [https://apps.lds.org/pbrequest/ Patriarchal Blessing Request Page].

	~~[[Ward clerk\|Clerks]]~~ may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing ~~Requests~~]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:		Ecclesiastical Leaders may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Request Page]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:
	* Self		* Self
	* A deceased spouse		* A deceased spouse
	* A deceased ~~direct line descendant~~		* A deceased child
	* A deceased direct line ancestor		* A deceased direct line ancestor

	~~Alternatively~~, ~~you may call (800) 453~~-~~3860 x23581 and listen to a recorded message which has the same information~~. If you have ~~any additional~~ questions ~~you may~~ call ~~(800) 453~~-~~3860 x22272~~.		If you have questions, please review the [https://history.lds.org/article/chl-pb?lang=eng Patriarchal Blessing FAQ Page]. If you have further questions please call 801-240-3500.

	=== Request ~~by mail or in person~~ ===		=== Information You Need to Provide to Request a Patriarchal Blessing ===
	To request a copy of a patriarchal blessing, you need to supply the following information:		To request a copy of a patriarchal blessing, you need to supply the following information:
	* If the request is for yourself, your [[Membership Record Number]]		* If the request is for yourself, your [[Membership Record Number]]
	* Name of person (as recorded on the blessing)		* Name of person (as recorded on the blessing)
			* If applicable, maiden name
	* Birth date		* Birth date
	* Approximate year blessing was given		* Parents' names
	* Name of patriarch		* Approximate year blessing was given (if available)
	* Stake where blessing was given		* Name of patriarch (if available)
			* Stake where blessing was given (if available)
	* Relationship to deceased individual		* Relationship to deceased individual
	* Your mailing address		* Your mailing address
			* Telephone Number
	~~Send that information (~~by ~~mail, or in person) to:~~		* Email address
	~~: Church History Library~~		You may find your Membership Record Number on your temple recommend or by asking your Ward Clerk.
	~~: Attn: Patriarchal Blessings~~
	~~: 15 E North Temple Street~~
	~~: Salt Lake City, UT 84150-1600~~

	~~Please limit~~ your requests to four per month for deceased ancestors. Priority is given to blessings for living persons (usually done within 15 days); for blessings of deceased persons, requests take longer, and are processed in the order received.

	== References ==		== References ==

Mikeba: Added details and instructions for enabled units to use PBSS. Also, a brief mention of additional features not found in MLS and a link to the PBSS help system.

2017-02-21T16:05:26Z

Added details and instructions for enabled units to use PBSS. Also, a brief mention of additional features not found in MLS and a link to the PBSS help system.

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	'''Patriarchal blessings''' are given to worthy members of the Church by ordained patriarchs. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.<ref>lds.org, Gospel Topics, [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=17517c2fc20b8010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____ Patriarchal Blessings]</ref>		'''Patriarchal blessings''' are given to worthy members of the Church by ordained patriarchs. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.<ref>lds.org, Gospel Topics, [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=17517c2fc20b8010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____ Patriarchal Blessings]</ref>

	== Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form ==		== Submitting Patriarchal Blessing Recommendations via LCR ==
			Stake, Ward or Branch units that have access to the Patriarchal Blessing Submission System (PBSS) are encouraged to use the electronic system. Users with appropriate Ward and/or Stake access, can log-in to LCR via a supported web browser and from the '''Applications''' menu, select '''Patriarchal Blessings Submission'''.

			Additionally, PBSS supports additional features not found in MLS:
			* Improved process for sending recommendations to Patriarchs outside of the stake.
			* Submitting recommendations for out-of-unit members (ie serving missionaries) - ''Stake President or stake delegated users only.''
			* Manage and delegate users to submit recommendations at both the ward & stake level.
			More information, FAQs and features can be found on the [http://pbhelp.ldschurch.org/ Patriarchal Blessing Submission System Help (PBSS)].

			== Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form via MLS ==
	[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form. From the '''Reports/Forms''' menu, select '''Forms'''. Select the name of the recipient from the list of ward members. Most of the relevant information required for the form is filled in automatically.		[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form. From the '''Reports/Forms''' menu, select '''Forms'''. Select the name of the recipient from the list of ward members. Most of the relevant information required for the form is filled in automatically.

Jbarkdull: changed what blessings members can ask for

2015-07-29T16:42:29Z

changed what blessings members can ask for

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	[[Ward clerk\|Clerks]] may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Requests]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:		[[Ward clerk\|Clerks]] may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Requests]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:
	* Self		* Self
	* ~~Spouse~~		* A deceased spouse
	* A direct line descendant		* A deceased direct line descendant
	* A deceased direct line ancestor		* A deceased direct line ancestor

Aebrown: Add information for requests by mail

2011-11-29T15:45:30Z

Add information for requests by mail

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	Alternatively, you may call (800) 453-3860 x23581 and listen to a recorded message which has the same information. If you have any additional questions you may call (800) 453-3860 x22272.		Alternatively, you may call (800) 453-3860 x23581 and listen to a recorded message which has the same information. If you have any additional questions you may call (800) 453-3860 x22272.

			=== Request by mail or in person ===
			To request a copy of a patriarchal blessing, you need to supply the following information:
			* If the request is for yourself, your [[Membership Record Number]]
			* Name of person (as recorded on the blessing)
			* Birth date
			* Approximate year blessing was given
			* Name of patriarch
			* Stake where blessing was given
			* Relationship to deceased individual
			* Your mailing address

			Send that information (by mail, or in person) to:
			: Church History Library
			: Attn: Patriarchal Blessings
			: 15 E North Temple Street
			: Salt Lake City, UT 84150-1600

			Please limit your requests to four per month for deceased ancestors. Priority is given to blessings for living persons (usually done within 15 days); for blessings of deceased persons, requests take longer, and are processed in the order received.

	== References ==		== References ==

Subtlecoolness: /* Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing */ Online patriarchal blessing request form

2010-09-27T20:33:05Z

Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing: Online patriarchal blessing request form

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	== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==		== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==

			A member may request a copy of his or her patriarchal blessing, or the blessing of a direct-line deceased ancestor, using the [https://apps.lds.org/pbrequest/ Patriarchal Blessing Request Form].

	[[Ward clerk\|Clerks]] may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Requests]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:		[[Ward clerk\|Clerks]] may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Requests]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:

Smithgw: /* Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form */

2010-07-14T13:54:47Z

Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form

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	== Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form ==		== Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form ==
	[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form. From the '''Reports/Forms''' menu, select '''~~Print Form~~'''. Select the name fo the recipient from the list of ward members. Most of the relevant information required for the form is filled in automatically.		[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form. From the '''Reports/Forms''' menu, select '''Forms'''. Select the name of the recipient from the list of ward members. Most of the relevant information required for the form is filled in automatically.

	[[Membership records]] in MLS do not hold information about whether a person has received a patriarchal blessing or not. If a unit leader requires this information to be held it could done using a [[Custom fields (MLS)\|custom field]].		[[Membership records]] in MLS do not hold information about whether a person has received a patriarchal blessing or not. If a unit leader requires this information to be held it could done using a [[Custom fields (MLS)\|custom field]].

Lindsayre: moved Patriarchal Blessing to Patriarchal blessing

2010-07-13T22:30:08Z

moved Patriarchal Blessing to Patriarchal blessing

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Lindsayre at 22:29, 13 July 2010

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	'''Patriarchal blessings''' are given to worthy members of the Church by ordained patriarchs. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.<ref>lds.org, Gospel Topics, [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=17517c2fc20b8010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____ Patriarchal Blessings]</ref>		'''Patriarchal blessings''' are given to worthy members of the Church by ordained patriarchs. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.<ref>lds.org, Gospel Topics, [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=17517c2fc20b8010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____ Patriarchal Blessings]</ref>

	== Filling out a Patriarchal Blessing Recommend ==		== Filling out the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form ==
	[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form~~, under~~ Reports/Forms > Print Form. ~~The~~ recipient ~~can be selected~~ from a list of ward members~~, and most~~ of the relevant information required for the form ~~will be~~ filled in automatically.		[[MLS]] contains the Patriarchal Blessing Recommend form. From the '''Reports/Forms''' menu, select '''Print Form'''. Select the name fo the recipient from the list of ward members. Most of the relevant information required for the form is filled in automatically.

	[[Membership ~~Records~~]] in MLS do not hold information about whether a person has received a patriarchal blessing or not. If a unit leader requires this information to be held it could done using a [[Custom ~~Fields~~ (MLS)\|custom field]].		[[Membership records]] in MLS do not hold information about whether a person has received a patriarchal blessing or not. If a unit leader requires this information to be held it could done using a [[Custom fields (MLS)\|custom field]].

	== ~~How to request~~ a copy of a ~~Patriarchal Blessing~~ ==		== Requesting a copy of a patriarchal blessing ==

	[[Ward ~~Clerk~~\|Clerks]] may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a ~~Patriarchal Blessing~~. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Requests]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:		[[Ward clerk\|Clerks]] may be asked by a member to help them obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing. This can be done by following the instructions given on lds.org for [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/pbinfo Patriarchal Blessing Requests]. Members can obtain a copy of a patriarchal blessing for:
	* Self		* Self
	* Spouse		* Spouse