Salvation Army Ceremonies

To engage with this content, it is helpful to have on hand a current copy of The Salvation Army Ceremonies Book (last revised 2018). Many find the hard copy book a valuable resource available from either:

Module 1 - Introduction to and Principles of Ceremonies

Module 1 class video

Module 1 Presentation handout

Module 2 - Membership and Enrolments

Module 2a. Dedications 

Module 2b. Junior Soldier Enrolments  

Module 2c. Adherent Enrolments  

Module 2d. Senior Soldier Enrolments  

Module 2e. Postcript - Rolls, Pastoral Care Council, Transfers, Removals  

Module 2 class video 
     (2a starts at 2:32, 2b at 12:45, 2c at 23:09, 2d at 29:40, bloopers 37:21)

Module 2 postscript class video

Module 2 Presentation handout

Module 2 Resources 

Module 2a Dedication Resources handout

Module 2b Junior Soldier Resources handout

Module 2c Adherent Resources handout

Module 2d Senior Soldier Resources handout

Resources video (video link to come)

Module 2 References 

Orders and Regulations for Officers

Orders and Regulations for Corps Officers 

Orders and Regulations for Work among Young People

(The above links can also be found by following the "Orders and Regulations" link in the Applications section on Salvos Central)

Orders & Regulations for Senior Pastoral Care Councils

Module 3 - Weddings 

In order to provide a confidential environment and allow for freedom in discussion, this class is not recorded. If you wish to be alerted to the next time this class is offered, please email sandra.macdonald@salvationarmy.org.au.

Module 3 - Weddings Presentation handout 

Wedding paperwork:

Nomination of Minister of Religion - completed in conjunction with Officer Personnel, processed by Officer Personnel.

Happily Ever Before and After - you as the celebrant are required to provide this to the couple during your visits. (Note that some translated versions are available).

Notice of Intended Marriage - you as the celebrant complete this including sighting all identification documents one month before the ceremony - gets lodged by you within 14 days to Births, Deaths and Marriages in the state/territory in which the ceremony takes place (along with Declaration and Official Certificate).

Tips for Completing Notice of Intended Marriage

Combined Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage and Official Certificate of Marriage (generally printed double-sided) - gets lodged by you within 14 days to Births, Deaths and Marriages in the state/territory in which the ceremony takes place (along with NOIM). 

Form 15 Certificate of Marriage - must be purchased (not downloadable) from CanPrint - this is the ceremonical certificate you provide to the couple after the wedding (sample).