Baptism recommend for unblessed 8 yr old

I think we have an edge case that has caught us in a catch-22. There's a girl in our ward that has already turned 8 but was never blessed. She doesn't fall into any of the categories of section 33.6.2.

- LCR won't allow me to create a membership record for her because she has already turned 8 but isn't yet 9.
- There's no way to print a baptismal recommend for her because she doesn't have a membership record.

Looking for some advice! I tried going to LCR help but it linked me to a service now logout screen so something seems wonky there...

fletch1027 wrote: LCR won't allow me to create a membership record for her because she has already turned 8 but isn't yet 9.

For the case of an 8 year old without a membership record but with at least one parent who is a member see 18.7.1.1. See 18.8.3 about recording the baptism. Note that a blank Baptism and Confirmation Form (Convert) must be printed and then filled out manually since there is no membership record. The interview, baptism, and confirmation is manually recorded on the form for the clerk to record the baptism and create the membership record at the Create Record page. (On the Ordinances page the instructions state: "To record the baptism of a person who does not already have a membership record, go to the Create Record page.") As the clerk is creating the new record on the Create Record page the important question "Has the person been baptized and confirmed?" will be answered "Yes" at this point. continue answering the questions and entering information.

Thanks - I had printed off a B&C form and that's how we were planning to roll, but she's getting baptized out of unit in Utah and that Bishop said we needed a recommend. Our Bishop also called HQ and was told the same thing that you posted so we should be all set!

fletch1027 wrote:Thanks - I had printed off a B&C form and that's how we were planning to roll, but she's getting baptized out of unit in Utah and that Bishop said we needed a recommend. Our Bishop also called HQ and was told the same thing that you posted so we should be all set!

The bishop's signature on the Baptism and Confirmation Form (Convert) is the baptismal recommend. The bishop could call or email the bishop of the other ward if there are any concerns.