--- title: Certification Forms description: Utilize this document to make sure everything is turned in that is required for your certification file. Certification Checklist This flier shows our minimum certification requirements. Lay Ecclesial --- [Skip to content](https://info.aod.org/articles/certification-forms#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![AOD_Logo_horizontal_FullColor-medium-1.png\]](https://info.aod.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AOD_Logo_horizontal_FullColor-medium-1.png?height=40&name=AOD_Logo_horizontal_FullColor-medium-1.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://detroitcatholicschools-7101042.hs-sites.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://detroitcatholicschools-7101042.hs-sites.com/blog) - English Show submenu for translations - AOD.ORG AOD.ORG Archdiocese of Detroit Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://info.aod.org/articles?hsLang=en) 2. [Evangelization](https://info.aod.org/articles/evangelization?hsLang=en) 3. [Lay Formation and Certification](https://info.aod.org/articles/evangelization?hsLang=en#lay-formation-and-certification) # Certification Forms #### Certification Application Checklist Utilize this document to make sure everything is turned in that is required for your certification file. [Certification Checklist](https://aod.box.com/s/qgbx52yh75oyuk722tyxobd60wu30jgf) #### Certification Overview This flier shows our minimum certification requirements. [Lay Ecclesial Minister Certification Overview](https://aod.box.com/s/r1w3yb45q3zvydu5yil6hhb0csrseumy) #### Certification Handbook This handbook is to assist in clarifying all elements of the certification process. [Lay Ecclesial Certification Handbook](https://aod.box.com/s/saaxx62urmb5ts4v3ixt1vvp9w8h6pg8) #### Certification Application Upon beginning the certification process, it is required that an application be turned in. This can by printing out the application and scanning and emailing, or mailing it in. [Christian Service Coordinator (CSC)](https://aod.box.com/s/sciceuovw9xlqv77tumd1pyaxobouo4u) [Coordinator of Youth Ministry (CYM)](https://aod.box.com/s/xji0076j2nj9yws9mqgq823dx9ymcg2q) [Parish Catechetical Leader/Director of Religious Education (PCL/DRE)](https://aod.box.com/s/nr21wbdqtra26phew03gsg0p2ly7zmsz) [Liturgical Musician (LM)](https://aod.box.com/s/4kehkol9f7smnylnwsdb4p352n45yxcr) [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Coordinator (RCIA)](https://aod.box.com/s/b0bzx4ay2hn6mqc2ora8lxzas6jwy0d7) #### Self-Assessment Instrument This document is based off of the four pillars of formation from  [Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord](http://www.usccb.org/upload/co-workers-vineyard-lay-ecclesial-ministry-2005.pdf), the US Bishop’s document on Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Throughout the document, there is a rating for each question as well as a required response to each question. This can either be done by printing out the self-assessment and scanning it or mailing it in. [Christian Service Coordinator (CSC)](https://aod.box.com/s/fb0nkbj0yiwpxpb2xp8hlmi5s7gcn3nc) [Coordinator of Youth Ministry (CYM)](https://aod.box.com/s/pffqhbqf8rerdvtp5xjxmhcmg2yq3wxr) [Parish Catechetical Leader/Director of Religious Education (PCL/DRE)](https://aod.box.com/s/ug5k32mwf387m2yar0jwcz1i7qtabx74) [Liturgical Music (LM)](https://aod.box.com/s/dd3c39eee3hhd2t8l0n9z1wp7s2m97dz) [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Coordinator (RCIA)](https://aod.box.com/s/86br8vpwc7x01jfhffjii6cvny24iv35) #### Reference Forms As part of the application requirements, two personal reference forms and one pastor reference form must be completed and turned in. [Pastor Reference Form](https://aod.box.com/s/xhrs63nvedohjo7gt76els7r0diogaht) |  [Personal Reference Form](https://aod.box.com/s/nlwcphrqn1xwq1qnweba6174nau1pehl) #### Catechist Reporting Form This form is completed and sent in to complete Advanced Catechist Certification. It is a requirement for DRE Certification as well as RCIA Coordinator Certification to be certified as an Advanced Catechist. [Catechist Certification Reporting Form](https://aod.box.com/s/kj4czrqxbmol3wgc7tj1pypnqrx8tpzj) #### RCIA Catechist Reporting Form This form is completed and sent in to complete RCIA Catechist Certification. A pre-requisite to this certification is Advanced Catechist Certification. This certification is for RCIA Catechists, and is also a pre-requisite for RCIA Coordinator Certification [RCIA Catechist Reporting Form](https://aod.box.com/s/0i65mwn475lszwi4sajujzbgcrcnh2vu) #### Code of Ethics The following Code of Ethics have been adapted for use in the Archdiocese of Detroit to address each ministry. 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