Parish Ministry Certification

Parish Ministry Certification has three distinct levels (Level 1 Certification, Level 2 Certification, and Lay Ecclesial Ministry Certification) and is intended to form parish catechists, ministry leaders, and all committed Catholics, in the following areas: Catechetical Methods and Human Development, the Creed, Sacraments and Liturgy, Scripture, and Spirituality. All those who teach our faith, especially parish catechists, should enter into a journey of ongoing faith formation resulting in at least Level 1 Certification.

*SCHOOL EMPLOYEES USE THIS LINK FOR SCHOOL MINISTRY CERTIFICATION:   SCHOOL MINISTRY CERTIFICATION

Vision, Mission Goals 
Background, Requirements
Levels at a Glance
Level I Four Ways to Achieve
Level I Outline
Level I Curriculum Objectives
Level I Record Form 
Level I Dayton Equivalencies
Dayton Course Reimbursement Form
Level 1 Franciscan University Online Classes
Level I School Certification Tracking Chart
Level I Parish Certification Progress Report Form

Overall Goals 
Level II Outline 
Curriculum
Application
Letter of Recommendation
Pastor Statement
Compliance Form
Level II Record Form
Level II  Cert. for Principals 

Lay Ecclesial Ministry Certification is achieved through the Common Formation Program. For information, please visit https://diocesetucson.org/cfp.

Renewal Guidelines
Renewal of Certification Record Form