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 the Masters of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) program at Seattle University or the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM) program at University of Portland.
• Participants may receive up to 40% towards 9-12 credits per year at Seattle University or 50% at University of Portland (based on financial need)
• Full- or part-time participation is acceptable
• Participants may receive a graduate degree and Archdiocesan certification
• Participants will commit to a minimum of two years of service (volunteer or paid) to a parish or Catholic organization in the Archdiocese of Seattle

A Brief History of Christifideles	View
Qualifications	View
Requirements and Expectations	View
Admissions Process	View
2013 Vocational Poster and Informational Meetings	View
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Meet some Christifideles graduates and current participants	View
Seattle University School of Theology & Ministry	View
University of Portland Graduate Theology	View
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord A link to the document on the USCCB site	View