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The Pennsylvania Dutch Baptism Certificate:

The Baptismal Certificate (Tauf-Schein) was an expression of love for childhood by the parents and it was a record of the fact of Baptism which became vital when the child appeared for confirmation later in life.  The genealogical value of the Baptism certificate cannot be overemphasized because of all the facts recorded.

The Pomegranate is a symbol of both fertility and immortality.  It is a design form of ancient lineage.  It was occasionally used in Pennsylvania German Design.

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The path of life from birth to the coolness of the grave       As I am baptized what matters the cool grave

is but a short step and with each wink of the eye our          to me.  I know my fatherland and inheritance

strength wanes from year to year towards the beir of         that I have with God in heaven and that after

death.  We know not in what hour we may hear the           my death there is prepared for me the garment

last call since God has not revealed it to any man.             of praise and the joy of  heaven. I am baptized

He who has set his house in order leaves this world           in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

with joy and those who do not invite eternal death.            and I am numbered in the company of  the 

                                                                                        redeemed.

These Religious Certificates - 

make great heart warming gifts the family will appreciate for years.

They record the Family History for generations to come.  As your Family Tree grows they become very

important documents. Here is a selection which can include pictures of the Baptism. The gift is a very 

unique way to say I love you.