Youth Ministry Essentials
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Youth Ministry EssentialsFormerly known as Basic Training in Catholic Youth Ministry, the Youth Ministry Essentials courses are designed for those who work with youth, in order to:
- Introduce adult leaders to the field and study of comprehensive youth ministry,
- Equip adults with the necessary theological, pastoral and leadership skills to serve and minister to the adolescent community and
- Empower adults who are beginning their ministry to adolescents.
Classes are typically taught annually in the fall. Check back for 2023 course dates. -
Additional Resourses
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Courses and Descriptions
*Classes will be held via Microsoft Teams
The Vision of Youth MinistryThis course will cover the history, background, and church documents that guide Catholic youth ministry. You will learn about the components of comprehensive youth ministry and why discipleship, as well as evangelization to and advocacy for youth, are so important.
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Basics of Planning and ProgrammingThis course will cover the who, what, when, and where of parish youth ministry. Topics to be covered include structuring a youth ministry program, roles and responsibilities of the youth minister and others, social media guidelines, outreach to young people in crisis, and working with volunteers.
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Prayer and Worship with AdolescentsThis course will cover different aspects of prayer and worship with youth, including Eucharistic adoration, prayer with adolescents and youth, or contemporary Masses.
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Social Mission and Retreat FormationThis course will discuss the importance that Catholic social teaching is present in many forms in a comprehensive youth ministry program, such as service, education, and advocacy. The basics of youth retreats are also covered in this course. We'll discuss the value of adolescent retreat experiences, safety issues, and retreat planning.
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