Baptism, performed by the authority of the priesthood, is a powerful ordinance that grants us access to the blessings and strength of the Lord. In Mosiah 18:17 we read, “And it came to pass that whosoever was baptized by the power and authority of God was added to his church.” The priesthood, as the power and authority of God, enables the performance of ordinances that are essential for our spiritual progression. Through the ordinance of baptism, we make a covenant to follow Jesus Christ. And in