Baptism / confirmation consent form?

[mbatemantx]

If you get to the page where the form needs to be attached, there is an icon to open a pdf of the form to print, and it includes all the information entered up to that point.

[klricks]

Having trouble completing baptism information. Trying to upload signed consent form with no luck. Any suggestions?

Drag and drop here did not work for me. Nothing happened. However if you click on the from device link and 'drill down' to wherever your image is stored and click on the filename..... That does work.

[klricks]

If you get to the page where the form needs to be attached, there is an icon to open a pdf of the form to print, and it includes all the information entered up to that point.

I saw a link after the person is chosen but before any other info is entered. Did not see another link after that. So that would not be very helpful. I am looking for the form completely filled in except for the signatures.

[Mottzzz]

Oh, good. So this is a new thing? Because we were really stumped by it. It took us a while to figure out that the form was required and that I needed to get the mother to sign it. I just took a photo of the signed form with my phone and uploaded it through my phone. Annoying as heck that I have to use my personal phone to do this, but, whatever.

[chriswoodut]

Oh, good. So this is a new thing? Because we were really stumped by it. It took us a while to figure out that the form was required and that I needed to get the mother to sign it. I just took a photo of the signed form with my phone and uploaded it through my phone. Annoying as heck that I have to use my personal phone to do this, but, whatever.

It is new. I just went through this as well. It's going to take some training to get the bishopric to get used to a paper form again. Ditto for baby blessings!

[drepouille]

Oh, good. So this is a new thing? Because we were really stumped by it. It took us a while to figure out that the form was required and that I needed to get the mother to sign it. I just took a photo of the signed form with my phone and uploaded it through my phone. Annoying as heck that I have to use my personal phone to do this, but, whatever.

I wouldn't say that the requirement to have a signed form on file is new. We have always had that requirement. The only thing new is the ability/requirement to scan and upload the signed form. I think many clerks/bishoprics have simply ignored the forms, or fail to retain the signed forms in their files until the next membership audit, as directed on the forms.

I have been telling clerks and bishoprics for many years that the forms should be printed and filled out before any ordinance is performed. When the ordinance is performed, just enter the date and officiator, enter the data into the computer, and file the form for the audit. So simple, and yet frequently ignored.

[Mottzzz]

I think where people are being thrown off is the use of the word "consent." But then you go and print the form out and the word "consent" doesn't show up anywhere and it's just a standard ordinance form. So we were totally stuck wondering "Why do we need a consent form when the parents clearly are members and want their 8-year-old baptized?"

I didn't realize the form could be printed out before ordinance. I'll look into that.

[ichabod6]

Is there a way to fill out a PDF form for every youth that will need one in the upcoming year, print it out and then have family sign it in advance? Or do you have to wait until the ordinance, etc. is due?

[chriswoodut]

Is there a way to fill out a PDF form for every youth that will need one in the upcoming year, print it out and then have family sign it in advance? Or do you have to wait until the ordinance, etc. is due?

You can start with blank forms if you wish, I believe. The bishop is supposed to sign the baptismal form as well at the time of interview.

For baby blessing forms, there really isn't a tie between the record creation and the blessing. You could create the record and get parent signatures before a blessing.

[russellhltn]

For baby blessing forms, there really isn't a tie between the record creation and the blessing. You could create the record and get parent signatures before a blessing.

Isn't the consent form consent for creating the record?