Record-Keeping

The Diocesan Registrar ensures the accurate and up-to-date recording of baptism, confirmation, and marriage information in the respective registers. This includes entering relevant details such as names, dates, locations, officiating clergy, and witnesses.

Register Maintenance

The Registrar is responsible for securely storing and preserving the baptism, confirmation, and marriage registers within the diocese. This involves maintaining physical or digital copies of the registers, ensuring their integrity and accessibility for future reference.

Compliance with Regulations

The Registrar ensures compliance with the relevant regulations and guidelines established by the CSI and any applicable civil authorities regarding the recording and maintenance of sacramental registers. This includes adherence to data protection and privacy laws.

Documentation and Reporting

The Registrar prepares and provides reports or extracts from the registers when required by the bishop, diocesan officers, or other authorized individuals. These reports may include statistical data or summaries related to the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and marriage within the diocese.

Support for Clergy and Parishes

The Registrar assists clergy and parishes in understanding the proper procedures for recording sacraments in the registers. They provide guidance and clarification on relevant guidelines and requirements, ensuring consistency and accuracy in register entries.

Archival Management

The Registrar may be responsible for the proper archival management of historical baptism, confirmation, and marriage registers. This includes the preservation, organization, and accessibility of older registers for historical and genealogical purposes.