Under the direction of the bishop or branch president, one or more men who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood may perform this ordinance. They place their hands lightly on the person’s head. The one who performs the ordinance:

States the person’s full name.

States that the ordinance is performed by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Confirms the person a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Bestows the gift of the Holy Ghost by saying, “Receive the Holy Ghost.”

Gives a priesthood blessing as the Spirit directs.

Closes in the name of Jesus Christ.