The new media – telecommunications and Internet in particular – are changing the very face of communication; perhaps this is a valuable opportunity to reshape it, to make more visible, as my venerable predecessor Pope John Paul II said, the essential and indispensable elements of the truth about the human person. – Pope Benedict XVI, World Communication Day, 2008
"Many challenges face the new evangelization in a world rich with communicative potential like our own" - Pope John Paul II
Join TCMA!
Become a Charter Member of The Catholic Media Association!
We are looking for Catholics who are:
- Involved in Religious and Secular media: Radio, TV, Video, Blogging, Podcasting, Web Development, Print, Graphics and other related fields.
- Interested in learning more about communications and the new media.
- Desirous to participate in the apostolic mission of the Church involving the new media for the new evangelization.
Between now and September 14, 2009 we are accepting applications for charter members – the Foundation Stones – of The Catholic Media Association (TCMA) for the first year at a greatly reduced rate.
* Membership is limited to those who are 16 years of age or older.
As one of our Foundation Stones of TCMA, you will receive all normal member benefits, plus:
Special charter members will receive:
- Waiver of the one-time application fee
- A special Foundation Stones charter membership card
- A special Foundation Stones Commemorative Certificate confirming you as one of the founding members
Full Member Benefits
- TCMA Online Association Monthly Journal, MEDIAtions – Beginning January, 2010
- TCMA Job Bank – Online on or before May, 2010
- TCMA Certification Program – premiering September, 2010
- Access to the Member Directory for TCMA
- Periodic Free TCMA – Webinars for TCMA members only
- Discounts for paid TCMA Webinars
- Special member purchasing opportunities
- Website Templates from TCMA’s web hosting partnership
- Access to aggregated content from Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
These and other benefits will automatically be added to your membership as they become available.
Categories of Membership
For special pricing available until September 14, 2009 click here
Professional Member - $125/year
A Professional Member is one who derives his or her income, either part-time or full-time, from professional involvement in one of the many forms of media.
Non-professional Member - $75/year
A Non-professional Member is one who is involved in media and technology but does not derive his or her income from it. This membership is also available for those who have a desire to learn and become involved in media.
Parish/School Member - $85/year
As a special category of membership, parish administrators, school librarians, teachers, and other staff can enjoy all of the resources of TCMA. In addition, they will receive free access to all TCMA paid webinars.
International Member - $100/year
An International Member is a professional member who lives outside of North America and is not able to participate in local, regional or national gatherings. Their sole connection with TCMA is through the Internet.
Student Member - $45/year
Any full-time student in high school, college, seminary, or graduate school is eligible for student membership. Student members have access to all member benefits with the exception of the Certification Program.
Organizational Member - $375/year
An organizational member is a ministry, apostolate, or organization that affiliates on the basis of service to the Catholic Church. Each organizational membership allows for one principle member and five affiliate memberships.
Organizational Membership must be approved by the TCMA Board prior to acceptance. Upon acceptance, they will be listed on the Home Page of the TCMA website as a TCMA Partner.
Industry Member - $500/year
An Industry member is a company or business entity that provides technology, goods or services for the communications industry. Membership benefits are similar to that of an Organizational Member.
Upon acceptance by the Board as an Industry Member, they will have their logo placed on the Home Page of the TCMA website as a corporate sponsor.
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