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The Association of Educational Ministers in Catechist Formation (EMCF)
The Association of Educational Ministers in Catechist Formation is a service organization of qualified religious educators, currently certified at Level IV + EMCF by the Office for Faith Formation/Catechetics (or with professional equivalency). They cooperate with and assist that Office in the direction and vision of catechist formation.
The Association is a forum for the mutual exchange of ideas, resources and information related to catechist formation.
- Requirements for Membership
- Current PCL certification at Level IV (or professional equivalency )
- Successful completion of the EMCF Formation Program
- Participation in the annual meeting(s) of the Association
- Services of Members
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Presentation of the Twenty-Seven Foundational Topics and facilitation of Echoes of Faith Plus
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Approval of catechist formation outlines and programs based on current OFF/C guidelines
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Assessing and granting of equivalencies
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Supervision of Catechist Formation programs within their vicariates
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Approval of candidates' credentials for Advanced Catechist Certification
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Member of a Michigan Nonpublic School Accreditation Association team for Catholic School accreditation
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Supervision of EMCF candidates
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Ad hoc working committees of the Association
Professional equivalency is any one of the following: a) retired PCL who was certified as Level IV + EMCF, b) former PCL who was certified as Level IV + EMCF and is now ministering in professional ministries in which he/she engages in ongoing professional and ministerial education, c) professional minister who has a Master's Degree in Theology or Religious Studies.
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