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Fall, 20 1 9  \nR e v i s e d J u ly 3 1 , 2 0 1 9  \nC e r t i f i c a t i o n C o m m i t t e e R e v i s e d- J u l y 2 0 1 9  \nC e r t i f i c a t i o n C o m m i t t e e R e v i s e d - J u l y 2 0 1 7  \nC e r t i f i c a t i o n C o m m i t t e e R e v i s e d - D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5  \nTable of Contents  \nSection 1.0 Introduction ............................. 1  \n1.1 Purpose of the Certification Handbook  .................... 1  \n1.2 Developments in the History of Certification  ............... 1  \n1.2.1 Distinctions Between Certification, Endorsement, and Authorization  ................................. 2  \n1 .2 .2 How CCMA Supports Ongoing Formation and Certification  ................................... 2  \n1 .3 History and Mission of Catholic Campus Ministry Association 3  \n1 .4 Relationship of CCMA to the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service  ................. 6  \n1.5 Periodic Review of the Certification Handbook  .............. 7  \nSection 2.0 Benefits of Certification.................... 8  \n2.1 Benefits to the Catholic Church and the United States  ....... 8  \n2.2 Benefits to Provinces, Regions and State Catholic Conferences  .............................................. 8  \n2.3 Benefits to the Arch/Diocese  ............................ 8  \n2.4 Benefits to Academic Institutions  ........................ 9  \n2.5 Benefits to Mentors of Candidates  ....................... 9  \n2.6 Benefits to Specialized Lay Ecclesial Ministers  ............. 10  \n2.7 Benefits to Agencies, Institutions and Church Communities  .. 10  \n2.8 Benefits to the Organization/CCMA  ....................... 10  \nSection 3 Eligibility Requirements ..................... 11  \n3.1 Verification of Reception of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation  ......................................... 11  \n3 .2 Registration and Participation in the Life of a  \nParish Community  ......................................... 11  \n3.2.1 Verification of Catholic Marriage  .................. 11  \n3 .2 .2 Adults Who Have Come into Full Communion with the Catholic Church  ................................... 11  \n3.3 Verification of CCMA’s Formation requirements  ............. 12  \n3.3.1 Formal Education Requirements  .................... 13  \n3 .3 .2 Documentation of Professional Competency  ......... 14  \n3.4 Assessment of Formal Education Requirements  ............ 16  \n3.5 Employment in (Parish or Arch/Diocesan) Campus Ministry  .. 16  \n3 .6 Adherence to a Code of Ethics  ........................... 16  \n3.6.1 Completion of Criminal Background Checks  .......... 16  \n3 .6 .2 Compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults (2019)  ...... 17  \n3 .7 Membership in the Professional Organization  .............. 17  \n3.8 Participation in Required Organizational Meetings/Workshops 17  \n3 .9 Participation in a Ministerial Support Group  ................ 17  \nSection 4.0 Standards for Campus Ministers............. 18  \n4.1 Standard One: HUMAN FORMATION  ...................... 18  \n4.2 Standard Two: SPIRITUAL FORMATION  .................... 19  \n4.3 Standard Three: INTELLECTUAL FORMATION  .............. 21  \n4.4 Standard Four: PASTORAL FORMATION  ................... 23  \nSection 5.0 Process for Initial Certification .............. 27  \n5 .1 Participate in CCMA Orientation Webinar  .................. 27  \n5 . 2 Completing the Application Form  ......................... 27  \n5.3 Payment of Certification Application Fees  ................. 27  \n5 .4 Term of Active Status for Applications  .................... 27  \n5.5 Receiving a Portfolio Checklist and “What’s Next” email  ...... 27  \n5 .5 .1 Provide Transcript of Highest Degree and Credits in Theology  ...........","cbCaifhCNPDs1g43","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifhCNPDs1g43","pdf",2250402,141,"English","# Section 1.0 Introduction\n## 1.1 Purpose of the Certification Handbook\n## 1.2 Developments in the History of Certification\n## 1.3 History and Mission of Catholic Campus Ministry Association\n## 1.4 Relationship of CCMA to the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service\n## 1.5 Periodic Review of the Certification Handbook\n# Section 2.0 Benefits of Certification\n## 2.1 Benefits to the Catholic Church and the United States\n## 2.2 Benefits to Provinces, Regions and State Catholic Conferences\n## 2.3 Benefits to the Arch/Diocese\n## 2.4 Benefits to Academic Institutions\n## 2.5 Benefits to Mentors of Candidates\n## 2.6 Benefits to Specialized Lay Ecclesial Ministers\n## 2.7 Benefits to Agencies, Institutions and Church Communities\n## 2.8 Benefits to the Organization/CCMA\n# Section 3. Eligibility Requirements\n## 3.1 Verification of Reception of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation\n## 3.2 Registration and Participation in the Life of a Parish Community\n## 3.3 Verification of CCMA’s Formation requirements\n## 3.4 Assessment of Formal Education Requirements\n## 3.5 Employment in (Parish or Arch/Diocesan) Campus Ministry\n## 3.6 Adherence to a Code of Ethics\n## 3.7 Membership in the Professional Organization\n## 3.8 Participation in Required Organizational Meetings/Workshops\n## 3.9 Participation in a Ministerial Support Group\n# Section 4.0 Standards for Campus Ministers\n## 4.1 Standard One: HUMAN FORMATION\n## 4.2 Standard Two: SPIRITUAL FORMATION\n## 4.3 Standard Three: INTELLECTUAL FORMATION\n## 4.4 Standard Four: PASTORAL FORMATION\n# Section 5.0 Process for Initial Certification\n## 5.1 Participate in CCMA Orientation Webinar\n## 5.2 Completing the Application Form\n## 5.3 Payment of Certification Application Fees\n## 5.4 Term of Active Status for Applications\n## 5.5 Receiving a Portfolio Checklist and “What’s Next” email\n## 5.6 Participation in the Mentoring Process\n## 5.7 The Interview Process\n## 5.9 Consideration by the Certification Committee\n## 5.10 Post Decision Procedures\n## 5.11 Legacy and Inactive Certification Statuses\n# Section 6.0 Process for Renewal of Certification\n## 6.1 Notifying Candidates\n## 6.2 Applying for Renewal\n## 6.3 Fulfilling Ongoing Requirements for Renewing Certification","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the CCMA certification handbook?\",\"answer\":\"It establishes the purpose and framework for CCMA’s certification, including its historical development and ongoing review process.\"},{\"question\":\"What eligibility requirements must candidates verify?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must verify sacramental reception, participation in parish life, CCMA formation requirements, and adherence to a code of ethics, along with required documentation and compliance checks.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the initial certification process work?\",\"answer\":\"The process includes orientation, completing the application and paying fees, preparing required portfolio materials, participating in mentoring, undergoing interviews, and then receiving a decision from the certification committee with defined post-decision procedures.\"}]","CCMA Handbook for Certification for Professional Campus Ministers - Revised July 31, 2019 | PDF",1791032895,355]