Some of the basic beliefs of the Church are:

• God is our Heavenly Father. He loves us and wants us to return to Him.
• Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our Savior. He redeems us from death by providing the Resurrection. He saves us from sin as we repent.
• Through the Atonem19-Mar-2007keep His commandments.
• The Holy Ghost helps us to recognize truth.
• The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.
• The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.
• The priesthood authority of God exists in His Church today, just as it did in the original Church.
• The Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God.
• God reveals His will to prophets today, just as He did anciently.
• Our life has a sacred purpose.
• Families can be together forever.
• Through serving others, we can experience joy and draw closer to God.