Sacramental Registry & PDF Certificate Generation

The Sacraments module maintains canonical parish registries for Baptism, Chrismation, Holy Matrimony (Marriage), and Funerals, with automated generation of official PDF certificates.

1. Recording a Sacramental Event

1. Navigate to Sacraments > Registry.

2. Click + New Sacramental Entry.

3. Select the Sacrament Type:

   • Baptism & Chrismation
4. Holy Matrimony (Marriage)
5. Funeral / Funeral Prayers

6. Fill in canonical details:

   • Date & Church Location: Sacrament date and sanctuary.

7. Officiating Clergy: Ordained Priest(s).

8. Godparents / Witnesses: Full names of godparents or marriage witnesses.

9. Canonical Registry Entry Number: Unique ledger folio number.

10. Click Save Sacramental Record.

2. Generating Official PDF Certificates

To issue an official certificate to a parishioner:

1. Open the saved Sacramental Record.

2. Click Generate PDF Certificate.

3. Koinonia OS invokes the background Edge engine to render a high-resolution, print-ready PDF certificate.

4. Review the preview screen and click Download & Print.

5. The certificate is saved to the member’s permanent 360° profile under their Sacraments Tab.