Parish certificates: printable forms for sacramental and ministry use

Fillable certificates support parishes in marking key moments in Christian life and ministry. These certificates are available for baptism (adult and child), confirmation, marriage, Christian service, reception into the Anglican Communion and warden appointments. Formats are offered in both Book of Alternative Services (BAS) and Book of Common Prayer (BCP) styles.

Baptism—Adult

Space for candidate’s name, date of baptism, place, signatures of priest and sponsors.

• Bede House design, BAS format, blue
• Bede House design, BCP format, turquoise

Baptism—Children

Space for candidate’s name, date of birth, date of baptism, place, signatures of priest, parents and godparents.

• Anglican Crest design, blue
• Bede House design, BAS format, blue
• Bede House design, BCP format, turquoise
• Tablet design, blue

Space for candidate’s name, date, place, signatures.

• Latin Cross design, Anglican Crest, mauve

Christian Service

Space for person’s name, church name and priest’s name.

• Bede House design, green

Confirmation

Space for candidate’s name, place, date, bishop’s name and priest’s signature.

• Bede House design, red
• Latin Cross design with an Anglican Crest, red
• Tablet design, red

Confirmation and First Communion

Space for candidate’s name, place, date, bishop’s name and priest’s signature.

• Bede House design, red

First Communion

Space for candidate’s name, place, date and priest’s signature.

• Bede House design, purple

Marriage

Space for couple’s names, place, date and signatures of priest and witnesses.

• Bede House design, silver

Reception into the Anglican Communion

Space for candidate’s name, bishop’s signature, place, date and presenter’s name.

• Anglican Crest design, turquoise

Sponsor/Godparent—Children’s

Space for godparent’s name, candidate’s name, date, place and priest’s signature.

• Bede House design, BAS format, blue (pending)
• Bede House design, BCP format, turquoise (pending)
• Latin Cross design with an Anglican Crest, tan
• Tablet design, gold

Sponsor—Adult

Space for sponsor’s name, candidate’s name, date, place and priest’s signature.

• Bede House design, BAS format, blue (sponsor)
• Bede House design, BCP format, turquoise (witness)

Warden

Space for warden’s name, church name, priest’s name and date

• Bede House design, green
• Latin Cross design with an Anglican Crest

Suggested uses

• Preparing parish registers and documentation for baptisms, confirmations and marriages
• Providing candidates and families with keepsake certificates for significant rites
• Recognizing service roles, sponsors, godparents and wardens
• Organizing parish forms in accessible, fillable formats for administrative ease

Key themes

• Clear, fillable templates for sacramental and parish milestones
• Design options rooted in Anglican visual tradition
• Formats compatible with BAS and BCP practices
• Practical tools for clergy, administrators and lay leaders

Best suited for: parish clergy, administrators, wardens and lay leaders preparing certificates for sacramental rites, parish milestones and ministry recognition.