Archives Office
Diocese of San Bernardino
SACRAMENTAL Certificates
Welcome to the Sacramental Records section of the Archives Website. Sacramental Records refers to the Catholic Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage. While not a Sacrament, the Church also keeps a record of Catholic funerals. The Sacramental Books are an important resource for both the Church and the individual Catholic. They record the sacramental journey of the members of the Catholic Church. Our office assists parish staffs to maintain the sacramental books in the parishes through policy, training and consultation.
HOW DO I OBTAIN A NEW SACRAMENTAL CERTIFICATE?
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Contact the parish where the sacrament was celebrated. Be prepared with the name of the person, date of birth, and the names of the parents, including the mother’s maiden name. The parish staff will do the research and prepare a new sacramental certificate.​
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If you are uncertain as to the parish where the sacrament was received, begin by contact your family for their recollections on the Sacrament and looking for family history that will help your search. An important fact is the location the family was living at the time of the sacrament.
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If you are having trouble remembering the parish where the sacrament took place please look to our Diocesan website. A list of open parishes by city will open in a new window, click on the parish and the next page will have contact information.
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If you received your sacramental certificate from a closed parish please, CLICK HERE.
If you cannot remember where you received your sacramental certificate please complete the Research Request Form found HERE. Please allow 3-4- days for staff to complete the request.
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For a sacrament celebrated at a military base in the Diocese, contact the Military Archdiocese at www.milarch.org.​