This module enables entry-level or aspiring marriage celebrants to understand the span of the role and what’s involved in applying to be, and working as, an independent marriage celebrant. It trains students in the legalities and implications of the Marriage Act, and equips them to create and deliver registry-style marriage ceremonies. Those who pass this course and are interested in more fully embracing the professional span of marriage and civil union ceremonies are eligible for our Marriage Celebrant Mastery course.
Module 1 | Pre-Course Preparation | |
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Unit 1 | Pre Course Work | |
Unit 2 | Download Course Materials | |
Module 2 | Session 1 by Zoom: Welcome to Marriage Celebrant Essentials | |
Unit 1 | BDM Guide to the Role of Celebrants in New Zealand | |
Unit 2 | Legalities - Definitions, Documentation | |
Unit 3 | Statistics for Marriage and Civil Unions in New Zealand | |
Unit 4 | Homework/Mahi Kainga (Part 1) | |
Unit 5 | Homework/Mahi Kainga (Part 2) | |
Unit 6 | MCE Assignment | |
Module 3 | 2nd Zoom Session: Ceremony Structure, Registry Ceremonies and Personalised Ceremonies | |
Unit 1 | Registry Ceremonies - set script | |
Unit 2 | Your Assignment Instructions | |
Unit 3 | Write your ceremony for your chosen couple | |
Unit 4 | Mahi Kainga/Homework - Video and Reflective Questions | |
Module 4 | 3rd Zoom Session: Presentation Night | |
Unit 1 | 5 minute presentation to class on 3rd Zoom | |
Unit 2 | Submit your completed assignment - after Zoom 3 | |
Module 5 | Marking and Circulation | |
Unit 1 | Shared Ceremonies | |
Unit 2 | Bonus: Top Tips for Fledgling Celebrants |