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.
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.
Christian Service
Space for person’s name, church name and priest’s name.
Confirmation
Space for candidate’s name, place, date, bishop’s name and priest’s signature.
Confirmation and First Communion
Space for candidate’s name, place, date, bishop’s name and priest’s signature.
First Communion
Space for candidate’s name, place, date and priest’s signature.
Marriage
Space for couple’s names, place, date and signatures of priest and witnesses.
Reception into the Anglican Communion
Space for candidate’s name, bishop’s signature, place, date and presenter’s name.
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.
Warden
Space for warden’s name, church name, priest’s name and date
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.
