A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Service

The lives of Anatolin and Crisanta Padilla are deeply grounded in faith, devoted service, and the blessings of the gospel. Both were born in 1982 and raised in faithful homes within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and each chose to be baptized at age eight. Their paths first crossed in youth, but it was at a combined Seminary gathering and Youth Conference when they were 15 that their friendship grew. It was there that Anatolin enjoyed the privilege of dancing with Crisanta, a memory he fondly recalls as their first and last dance.

At age 19, Anatolin accepted a call to serve in the Philippines Cagayan de Oro Mission. Following his honorable service, their friendship deepened, and they became engaged. On April 23, 2005, at age 23, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manila Philippines Temple.

They are the blessed parents of four children. Their two eldest, Cerah Hennah (20) and Ammon Jarom (18), are now serving full-time missions, a joy and blessing to their family. The younger two, Amulek Nephi (16) and Czerinah Ellah (13) are both homeschooled.

Their dedication to the youth of the Church is evident in many ways. They served as the Session Directing Couple for the 2018 Baguio Mission For the Strength of Youth Conference, and for six years as the Philippines In-Area Advisory Couple for FSY. They have also served faithfully as Senior Service Missionaries for Welfare and Self-Reliance Services and as Assistant Directors for the Urdaneta Coordinating Council.

Together, they have been blessed to serve in numerous callings. Anatolin has served as Ward and Stake Young Men President, Ward Mission Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Seminary and Institute Teacher, Stake Executive Secretary, High Councilor, Bishop, and Temple Ordinance Worker. Crisanta has served as Ward Relief Society President, counselor in the Stake Relief Society Presidency, Public Affairs specialist focusing on media relations, Temple Worker, and Seminary and Institute Teacher.

Beyond their Church service, they have been blessed in their work as entrepreneurs, operating an Online English Center and founding Craniumtek Solutions Inc. Above all, they have felt a special charge to serve those in need. For quite some time, they served at Lighthouse Sanctuary / Parola Santuwaryo, first as Family Counselors, then Program Managers, and finally as Directors. There, they offered hope, healing, and care to child-survivors of abuse and trafficking, helping them find safety, restoration, and the chance to build a brighter future.

They are currently serving as the Philippines Area Directors for the Geneva Office for Human Rights Education as Service Missionaries.

Anatolin and Crisanta Padilla stand as a witness to the power of faith, temple covenants, and consecrated service. Whether in their home, the Church, their community, or the holy temple, their lives bear witness to this truth and that faith, love, and service are the surest foundation for a life of purpose.