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The protagonist in my fantasy WIP is Catholic. I, however, am not, and am having a hard time researching certain things.
My current sticking point is on baptism. I grew up going to a Baptist church. When I was Baptized I was given a certificate of baptism (still have it in a file somewhere). My research has led me to believe that this isn't done in Catholicism. Are baptisms just recorded in a parish book and that's it? Do churches give out any kind of certificates to members, for First Communion or anything like that?
The reason I'm researching this is that I'd like to have her keep certain items in her Bible. My first thought was the certificate of baptism, but now I'm not sure she would even have one. Since this is an alternate history/fantasy story I could probably just make something up. I'd rather know how far afield I'm going though.
My current sticking point is on baptism. I grew up going to a Baptist church. When I was Baptized I was given a certificate of baptism (still have it in a file somewhere). My research has led me to believe that this isn't done in Catholicism. Are baptisms just recorded in a parish book and that's it? Do churches give out any kind of certificates to members, for First Communion or anything like that?
The reason I'm researching this is that I'd like to have her keep certain items in her Bible. My first thought was the certificate of baptism, but now I'm not sure she would even have one. Since this is an alternate history/fantasy story I could probably just make something up. I'd rather know how far afield I'm going though.