2023 Family Passport

This is the "Adult" Passport, renamed "The Family Passport", because some browsers block it thinking that its "adult" material is inappropriate for younger ages. This page is a digital version of the Ward 2023 Temple and Family History Passport. The passport is designed to help us accomplish the things spelled out in the ward plan for this year. Each page that requires additional information to complete the activity, has live links on the right of the page to help and to give additional resources.

Near the end of the passport is a page of "other " activities to consider.

Go to this link to download a printable copy of the Family passport.

This page lists the activities we will be emphasizing each month throughout the year.

The homepage QR code goes to the FamilySearch landing page.

the second QR code lands on the page to create a FamlySearch account.

Here are the RootsTech homepage, the RootsTech On-Demand Library, and the RootsTech Virtual Expo Hall pages.

For more information this "What to expect from RootsTech" page has some great information on how to get the most out of RootsTech.

Here is a fun activity presented at a past RootsTech, "Family History Bingo - Not Your Grandpa's Bingo Game" just to whet your appetite.

While RootsTech did take Place March 2-4, and can only be attended in person then, their presentations are available all year at the links above. But also watch for next year's event. It will be February 29 through March 2.

This QR code goes to the "52 Questions in 52 Weeks" (the QR code link appears broken sometimes, but. the link above should work) page to write a personal history in a year's time, however, if you want some different ideas, go to the "Writing your Personal History" page on this website

Oldham Monument has a nice page that includes cemetery activities about "tracing" and preserving Family History.

When you want to do temple ordinances for an ancestor, go to the "Ordinances Ready" page. It will ask you to sign in to FamilySearch, and then will take you to get names for the ordinances you desire to do.

The Better Homes and Gardens article entitled, "Organize Photos" will help with both digital and paper prints.

Here is a Wired article on digitizing photos with a phone.

Easiest way to digitize both photos and movies--take them to the FamilySearch Center and use their machines.

Here are 25 tips and tricks To take Good Photos with Your Phone.

Some thoughts on digital storage.

Storing old photographs so they last.

First of all consider the following ideas from the Activities drop down menu at the top of the FamilySearch home page,

Where Am I From
All About Me
Compare a Face
Famous Relatives

The "You Choose" Page lists several possibilities.

There is another long list at "Fun Family History Activities for the Whole Family."

One important activity not listed so far is "Posting photos, stories, documents, and recordings" on the FamilySearch Memories Page. How to's are listed on the FamilySearch "Save Family Memories" getting started page.

There are some considerations to be aware of and additional instructions on the "Posting Photos. . ." page.

Sister Albiston 801-913-5300

Sister Sargent has been released from this calling. Sister Sargent's replacement is Sister Albiston, and she wants to help. Her phone number is 801-913-5300.

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