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  CertifIcation HAndbook For Catechetical Leaders
This Handbook consists of the Standards and Procedures that govern the certification of Catechetical and Youth Ministry Leaders. Pages 1 to 21 are basic and descriptive. The rest of the handbook consists of forms that are used throughout the certification process. These standards have been approved by the USCCB Commission on Certifcation and Accreditation.

  

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DRE Certification BrochureSummary of the requirements to become a certified parish Director of Religious Education
CRE Certification BrochureSummary of the requirements for certifcation as a parish Coordinator of Religious Education
CYM Certification BrochureSummary of the certification requirements for parish Coordinators of Youth Ministry
Guidelines for Catechetical Leaders, 2004A list of responsibilities and requirements for the major categories of Catechetical Leaders
Certificate of Studies in Catechetical Leadership (English)This booklet describes the content and ministerial course requirements for those working toward CRE, CYM and CAFF certification.
Certificate of Studies in Catechetical Leadership (Spanish)This booklet describes the content and ministerial course requirements for those working toward CRE, CYM, and CAFF certification.

  

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Kristen Hempstead McGannKristen Hempstead McGann

Coordinator of Certification and Ministerial Development

312-534-8028
kmcgann@archchicago.org


Nelly LorenzoNelly Lorenzo

Coordinator of Leadership and Catechist Formation

312-534-8045
nlorenzo@archchicago.org