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Youth Ministries Certificate
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Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies
Course Descriptions
Upcoming Sessions:
Oct. 8- 9, 2011
Fostering the Faith Growth of Youth through Justice and Service
Dec. 3 -4, 2011
Fostering the Faith Growth of Youth through Evangelization and Catechesis
Feb. 4 -5, 2012
Fostering the Faith Growth of Youth through Pastoral Care
Apr. 14-15, 2012
Fostering the Faith Growth of Youth through Prayer and Worship
Registration Deadlines:
Sept. 12, 2011 for Justice and Service
Nov. 2, 2011 for Evangelization and Catechesis
Jan. 4, 2012 for Pastoral Care
March 13, 2012 for Prayer and Worship
Youth Certificate courses meet methodology and theological requirements
for the Diocesan Catechist Certification program according to the course
correlation.
The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies is a ministry education program for those in ministry with youth, ages 11 to 18, in both parish and school settings. It equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth.
The program includes eight courses which promote personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth. The program can be utilized in a number of ways:
* as a workshop series for professional or volunteer leaders taken on a course-by-course basis
* as an integrated formation program leading to a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies
* as an enrichment or continuing education program for veteran leaders
Program Benefits
Participants will build:
Confidence in their youth ministry role because they have integrated and applied the most recent and innovative theory and approaches into their own setting and responsibilities.
Competence. The comprehensive sequence of courses provides a solid foundation of theory, theology and practical approaches, which can be applied in any parish or school youth ministry setting.
Credibility. This nationally recognized curriculum is offered in over 30 sites by over 50 dioceses. Graduates hold parish, school and diocesan leadership positions all over the country.