» Under what authority can you legally authorize people
to officiate wedding ceremonies?
Celebrating Life Ministries is a government-recognized religious
denomination in Ontario. We train and ordain qualified individuals
as clergy within our organization. Our denomination then submits the
required documentation to the provincial Office of the Registrar
General, which authorizes them to legally officiate marriages
throughout Ontario.
» How much does the training and certification cost?
The initial two-day training fee is $725.00 CAD. We also require each
member to pay an annual, automatically recurring membership fee. See our
fees page for more
information.
» Do you offer online training and certification?
Yes. Until further notice, all training will be live online using
Zoom. Once you are registered we will follow-up with the
process of connection.
Instead of asking for a royalty for each event we ask you to pay
a minimal upfront annual fee.
» How long before I receive official authorization?
Authorization from the marriage office can be anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. We
have no control over the marriage office and the process time.
» Does the training include Ordination?
The two-day training includes all the necessary steps, paperwork
and requirements by the Ontario marriage office. Ordination takes place during the weekend course.
» What are the course hours?
9:00 am - 1:00 pm on a Saturday and Sunday
» How do I get weddings?
Every member of CLM is responsible to market, build and
expand their own ministry. We are not a brokerage firm that sends
weddings to you. It is up to you to be successful in growth.
» Will you authorize me to officiate a single wedding?
Yes. A temporary authorization number is possible as long as the situation
fits our criteria. For more information please email
inquiries@celebratinglife.ca and
request more information regarding a temporary license. Please
include your name, your relationship to the Bride and Groom as well
as the proposed wedding date.
» Do you offer additional training?
Yes. Through our sister organizations
CCAOC and
LCI
we offer courses to become a Certified Funeral Celebrant, New Life Celebrant, and
Workplace Life Coach.
» What resources are made available?
The basic course offers a great deal of information on getting
started as a successful wedding clergy (Officiant) in Ontario. We offer resources
to assist with couple connection, administration and simple marketing
tips. The executive course is packed full of tools, tips, and countless
resources including but not limited to your own seo ready website and
Facebook page.
» Am I free to market myself?
Yes. CLM does not market any of its members.
» What if I am unable to attend the training?
Please read our refund policy on our
fees page.
» May I build my own website?
Members may build their own websites.
However, The leadership of CLM must approve all content before the website
can go live. If creating your own site is too overwhelming, CLM offers a
fully functioning website to anyone who
completes our two-day training course. The annual fee for a CLM
professionally designed website is $250.00 CAD.
