See also Degrees of Glory; Eternal Life; Exaltation

The highest of the three degrees of glory that a person can attain after this life. Here the righteous will dwell in the presence of God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ.

The glory of the celestial is one, 1 Cor. 15: 40 (D&C 76: 96). Paul was caught up to the third heaven, 2 Cor. 12: 2. Celestial glory was shown in vision, D&C 76: 50-70. If Saints desire a place in the celestial world, they must prepare, D&C 78: 7. He who is not able to abide the law of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory, D&C 88: 15-22. In the celestial glory there are three heavens; conditions are set forth for attaining the highest, D&C 131: 1-2. Children who die before the age of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom, D&C 137: 10.