Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry Bylaws and Rules of Membership

Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry Requirements of Membership

• Must be a baptized Catholic Christian who rides a street legal motorcycle or the

spouse of a riding member.

• Obedient to the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the Catholic Church.

• Obedient to the Pope and to the Bishops of the Catholic Church.

• Active in the life of the Catholic Church. A letter of verification from prospective

members’ parish priest may be required if officers deem necessary.

• Dedicated to the mission of the Catholic Cross Bearers M/M and striving to be

holy; set apart for God.

• Prospective members must complete a probationary period of no less than 90

days. During the probationary period, prospective members cannot vote or run for

any office in an election. They may not vote on any ministry business until they

are approved for membership. After probationary period is complete, a review by

chapter officers will be conducted. A majority vote is required for membership

approval. The application must then be approved by the National Chapters

officers. Majority vote is required by National officers.

• During the probationary period the prospective member must attend all chapter

meetings and activities unless excused by chapter president or other designated

officer.

• Prospective members must provide CCBMM with their current phone number,

address, email address, parish information, emergency contact information, and

any other relevant information as listed on the membership application form.

• Applications for membership must be completed by all prospective members and

a copy will be kept on file with the chapter secretary as well as with the National

Chapter, or with a designee of the chapter/national presidents choosing.7

Rules of Membership

• Members of CCBMM and all prospective members must attend all ministry

meetings and events unless excused by the chapter president or the president’s

designee.

• CCBMM colors/ministry patch must be worn to all meetings and events by

members.

• Upon approval and acceptance into CCBMM, each member must send in a

deposit for one complete set of colors. Colors can only be obtained through the

National Chapter. The CCBMM logo/patch is the property of CCBMM. In the

event a member leaves the ministry he or she must return the colors/patch to the

chapter or National Chapter. The price paid for the patches may be returned

depending on the condition and ability to reissue the patches. The only exception

to this rule is for members who have served the ministry for a period of at least

five years. They may keep their patches if they retire from the ministry in good

standing.

• Members of CCBMM must follow the Code of Conduct for Members. This is

important as we are representing Christ and His Church. It is the responsibility of

the chapter officers to insure that the Code of Conduct is followed. If officers feel

that a member is not conducting him or herself as outlined in the code of conduct

the chapter officers will issue a verbal reprimand. If continued violations occur,

the person may be asked to resign from the ministry. At that time they must

surrender their colors.

Code of Conduct for Members

• It is important that members of CCBMM conduct themselves as holy men and

women of God, and as holy members of His Church. This is important at all times

but especially when wearing the ministry colors and when attending events.

• There will be no tolerance of illegal drug use or abuse. Responsible use of alcohol

is permissible but drunkenness is not. Christ ate and drank with sinners, and Paul

says that a little wine is good for the stomach. However, Scripture also says to

remain sober and alert. So, it is expected that members of CCBMM and

prospective members conduct themselves in a sober manner, especially while

wearing the ministry colors.

• As representatives of Christ and His Church we should also obey the laws of the

land as long as they don’t violate Christ’s law.