Membership Application

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I want to participate in the New Evangelization by becoming a member of the Marian Catechist Apostolate as a: I want to participate in the New Evangelization by becoming a member of the Marian Catechist Apostolate as a: Marian Catechist in Formation, with the intention of eventually making my Solemn Consecration as a Marian Catechist. Marian Catechist Associate, with the intention of supporting the Apostolate through daily prayer, volunteer work, and financial assistance to the degree possible. Associates are not required to complete the courses and are not eligible to make the Solemn Consecration.

Please check one of the following: Please check one of the following: Active (one who teaches the Faith, formally or informally, to friends, family, parishioners, etc.) Contemplative (one who offers his or her prayers, sacrifices and sufferings for the work of the Apostolate)

Are you in the Formation Stage or are you ready to enter the Commitment Stage of becoming a Consecrated Marian Catechist? Are you in the Formation Stage or are you ready to enter the Commitment Stage of becoming a Consecrated Marian Catechist? Formation Stage During this stage, members begin or continue to work on the Basic and Advanced Courses, begin gradually to adopt the spiritual practices as described in the Marian Catechist Manual, and make the Thirty-Day At-Home Retreat through the Marian Catechist Office. Ready to enter Commitment Stage By the time members are prepared to enter this stage, they have completed the Basic and Advanced Courses and the Commentary for the General Directory for Catechesis (CGDC). In addition, they have made the Thirty-Day At-Home Retreat through the Marian Catechist Office and are faithful to the spiritual practices. These members are ready to make their Solemn Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Father John A. Hardon’s Basic Catholic Catechism Course Revised and Updated by Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke (16 Lessons) . Have you started it? Father John A. Hardon’s Basic Catholic Catechism Course Revised and Updated by Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke (16 Lessons) . Have you started it? No Yes

Have you completed it? Have you completed it? No Yes (If yes, please submit a copy of the certificate for our records)

Father John A. Hardon’s Advanced Catholic Catechism Course (36 Lessons) Have you started it? Father John A. Hardon’s Advanced Catholic Catechism Course (36 Lessons) Have you started it? No Yes

Have you completed it? Have you completed it? No Yes (If yes, then please send a copy of the certificate for our records.)

Have you studied Cardinal Burke’s Commentary on the General Directory for Catechesis (CGDC), answered the test questions, and sent the test to the Marian Catechist Office for grading? Have you studied Cardinal Burke’s Commentary on the General Directory for Catechesis (CGDC), answered the test questions, and sent the test to the Marian Catechist Office for grading? No Yes

Please describe the catechetical work in which you are currently involved or hope to be involved this year.

For continuing formation, have you completed Father Hardon’s Masters of the Spiritual Life Home Study Course? For continuing formation, have you completed Father Hardon’s Masters of the Spiritual Life Home Study Course? No Yes