Application - Celebrant Renewal

Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and the application process typically takes 2-4 weeks to review, approve, and issue credentials. You can speed up the process by paying your fees and ensuring we receive your references in a timely manner.

Our standard procedure includes the following steps:

Staff will check your application and paid fees.
Staff schedules and completes phone interview.
Your application and summary of the phone interview will be reviewed by The Humanist Society Board of Directors.
The Board reviews applications on a weekly basis.
You will be notified via email with instructions for any necessary final steps once the Board has reached a decision.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of humanism and commitment to humanist values
Public speaking experience strongly preferred
Ability to perform minimum of one ceremony per year
Understanding of Humanist Celebrant role

Renewal is required following 2-year initial endorsement, which is then valid for a 5-year period.

By the time of 2-year renewal, celebrants must have performed at least 2 ceremonies (of any type). Similarly, by the time of your 5-year renewal, celebrants must have performed at least 5 ceremonies (of any type).

Humanist Celebrant Endorsement Renewal Requirements:

Completed Renewal Application
Active American Humanist Association Membership
Phone Interview
Approval from THS Board of Directors
Current on $100 Annual professional fee

The final decision on endorsement is made at the discretion of The Humanist Society Board of Directors, and endorsement renewal may be denied for any reason.

Legal Name*

First NameLast Name

Name (If different from Legal Name)

Pronouns

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

Previous Residence (if changed within the last 5 years)

Are you a member of the American Humanist Association?*

YesNo

How long have you been an AHA Member?

NOTE: AHA membership is a requirement for endorsement, and you will be expected to maintain your membership for as long as you are endorsed with The Humanist Society.

If your membership has expired please renew Here.

Are you a member of an AHA Chapter or Affiliate?*

YesNo

What is the name or your group?

Please describe in detail your involvement:

Would you be interested in joining one (if available in your area)?

Current profession or occupation? Please describe your work with some precision; single word responses are too vague:*

How do you define your role as a Humanist Celebrant? In what ways do you function as a Humanist Celebrant?*

Please describe the ceremonies you have performed over your last endorsement period:*

On average, how many ceremonies do you perform per year? Give your best estimate.*

The Humanist Society encourages endorsees to seek continuing education that will help broaden one's understanding of humanism and inform one's work. This includes (but is not limited to); books, articles, lectures, conferences, online courses, onsite courses, group facilitated discussions.

What educational opportunities have helped inform you since your last certification?*

What qualifications (education, employment, life experiences, etc.) do you possess that will enable you to meet the responsibilities of this endorsement?*

In what aspects do you feel you could use improvement in order to fulfill the duties of this endorsement? We will try to connect you with relevant educational opportunities.*

The Humanist Society adheres to the Humanist Manifesto III. Please review the Humanist Manifesto prior to answering the following question.

How has your definition of humanism expanded and/or grown as a result of your work as a humanist professional and continuing education?*

Please comment on anything else about yourself that you believe would help us evaluate your application:*

Ethical Code of Conduct

I acknowledge I have read and will continue to abide by The Humanist Society ethical code of conduct*

Yes

I verify that all information submitted in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that I understand falsifying information will result in denial of endorsement*

Yes

Humanist Celebrant Renewal Application

Personal Information

Qualifications

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