*Classes will be held via Microsoft Teams
The Vision of Youth Ministry
This 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 Programming
This 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 Adolescents
This 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 Formation
This 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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