Questions

The Consistory of the Prot. Ref. Church of H., Mich., asks: - What is a baptismal certificate? - Can a Consistory rightfully and truthfully give or accept membership certificates of which the date of birth and baptism are omitted? Answer: - A baptismal certificate is an official testimonial, duly signed by the president and clerk of the Con­sistory that issues it, certifying that the party men­tioned in it is a member by baptism of the Church whose Consistory issues the certificate. If it...