Baptism for the Dead, or Proxy Baptism is the means whereby those who never had a proper opportunity to accept Christ in life may have the opportunity to be baptized. Mormon doctrine teaches that baptism is a necessary ordinance to return back to Heavenly Father. Not only does the ordinance need to be performed, but it also must be done in the proper way and with the authority of Christ’s priesthood. Image:Font.jpg Baptisms for the dead can only be performed in temples. Apostle Mark E. Petersen explained this requirement, Elder Petersen went on to explain what these passages teach us: