What You Will Need Before Filling Out the Form
Gather the following information before opening the 818 A Confirmation Certificate form to ensure accurate and complete documentation:
- The confirmand's full legal name, date and place of birth
- Names of both parents
- Confirmation date, parish name, and officiating clergy name
- Name of the sponsor, who must be a confirmed Catholic in good standing
- The name of the baptismal parish (a copy of the baptism record form may also be needed)
How to Fill Out the Form Online
Using the online PDF editor on FormsPal, you can easily fill out or update the confirmation certificate pdf right here. Here is how to get started:
Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the PDF editor. Everything needed to complete the document is available within the editor.
Step 2: Fill in all required fields. The form is organized into clearly labeled sections covering the confirmand's information, ceremony details, and sponsor information.
Step 3: Complete the sponsor and clergy sections carefully. Enter the sponsor's name, given names, and last name. Add the confirmation date in dd/mmm/yy format, the pastor's name, and the parish name, street address, city, and province.
Pay close attention to the sponsor fields. Read through every entry twice before finalizing the form to avoid errors in the official record.
Step 4: Once all fields are complete, click "Done" to finalize the document. You can then download the confirmation certificate pdf, print it for the pastor's signature and parish seal, or email it directly from the editor. Completed forms are saved to your FormsPal account for easy future access.
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