Software DevelopmentPUBLISHED

CARES: CATHOLIC ARCHIVE and RECORD ENTRY SYSTEM

Darlyn Grace P. Pamposa (Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology), Joy C. Alipat (Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology), Marlo James A. Ballaran (Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology)
April 25, 2025

Abstract

The CARES: Catholic Archive and Record hardware requirements. User requirements involve Entry System was developed to address inefficiencies in clients' details, baptism certificates, and confirmation the manual record management processes at the San certificates. Software requirements include Django Enrique Mary Help of Christians Parish Church. The and Python. The input stage includes user, software, system aimed to streamline administrative tasks, such as and hardware requirements. User requirements involve clients' details, baptism certificates, and searching for client records and generating certificates confirmation certificates. of Baptism, Confirmation, and Wedding. Using Django and Python, the web - based application was created Input Output under the Agile methodology. It was evaluated using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and received a high usability score of 93.75, described as "Best Imaginable" and graded A+. CARES significantly improved record management and service efficiency, demonstrating its potential as a valuable tool for church administrators.

Keywords

Catholic ChurchRecord ManagementWeb - Based SystemUsabilityAgile Methodology.