The sealing of husband and wife in the temple is essential to becoming an eternal family. Important covenants are associated with this ordinance. Faithfulness to these covenants will bless your family now and in eternity. You will have greater love, patience, and happiness in your home. You will have greater strength to endure the trials of life. And you and your family will receive comfort from knowing that you can be together forever.
Children born to parents who have been sealed in the temple are born in the covenant of their parents' sealing. These children automatically become part of an eternal family. Children who are not born in the covenant can also become part of an eternal family by being sealed to parents. Your bishop can answer questions about this sealing ordinance.- A Member's Guide to Temple and Family History Work
