A series of courses that promote leadership development for ministry with adolescents.

The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies is a ministry training program for those in ministry with youth in both parish and school settings. It equips leaders with the practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth.

This program has been designed for persons involved professionally or as volunteers with younger (10-14) or older (14-19) adolescents in a parish or school setting. The potential audience for the program includes: Directors of Youth Ministry, Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministry Volunteer Leaders, High School Campus Ministers, Teachers and Clergy.

The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies program includes eight weekend courses offered over a two-year period. The primary aim for the program is to promote personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth. Courses in the first year cover Youth Ministry principles, theological foundations, and leadership process and skills. Courses for the second year focus on fostering the faith growth of youth through evangelization and catechesis, prayer and worship, justice and service, and pastoral care.

For information and to register, please contact Cindy Salas.

Contact

Cindy Salas
Diocese of Dallas: Youth and Young Adult Ministries
(214) 379-2845
csalas@cathdal.org