Ongoing Accreditation
Pastoral Associates are granted accreditation by the Archbishop for a period of three years. Accreditation is maintained by undertaking professional development, ministry supervision and personal faith development. Guidelines are found in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Position and Accreditation Standards Pastoral Associates. Direct PDF link | See all policies
At the end of each three year period a pastoral associate will be invited to present evidence on fulfilling the requirements for ongoing accreditation and a current certificate will be issued through AOFE.
To assist pastoral associates in recording their ongoing professional development, ministry supervision and personal faith development the following documents have been developed:
- Personal Faith Development example [Download file]
- Personal Faith Development blank [Download file]
- Professional Development example [Download file]
- Professional Development blank [Download file]
- Ministry Supervision example [Download file]
- Ministry Supervision blank [Download file]

