Christifideles Certification Program

Christifideles is a certification program for lay ecclesial ministers who are seeking a graduate theological degree, co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle, Seattle University, and the University of Portland.

Program components include:

• Acceptance into one of the Archdiocesan-approved graduate programs:
  1. Seattle University, School of Theology and Ministry, Masters of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS)
  2. University of Portland, Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM)
  3. University of Dallas School of Ministry, Master of Pastoral Ministry or Master of Catechetical Ministry programs
  4. University of Notre Dame, Department of Theology
  5. Franciscan University at Steubenville, School of Theology
• Participants may receive up to 40% towards 9 credits per year based on financial need [up to 50% at University of Portland]

A Brief History of Christifideles	View
Qualifications	View
Requirements and Expectations	View
Admissions Process & Timeline	View
Vocational Poster and Informational Meetings	View
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Meet some Christifideles graduates and current participants	View
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord A link to the document on the USCCB site	View