SPECIALIZATION COURSE
First Things in Youth Ministry
Just starting in youth ministry and not sure where to start? This Youth Ministry Specialization Course is for anyone new to youth ministry.
Course overview
Designed for people 17 years of age and older who are called to minister to, for and with youth of middle school and high school ages.
Developed in partnership with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, and includes a year subscription to the NFCYM.
This hybrid course allows you the opportunity to complete the basic and advanced youth ministry specialization courses.
The Basic Certification is granted upon completion of the Parish Ministers Formation Program (PMFP) and the Youth Ministry Specialization Course. The Advance Certification is granted upon completion of the Continuing Ministry Formation Program (CMFP) and the Advance Course in Youth Ministry.
At a glance
COST
$100 per registration. Scholarships are available based on need and upon request.
SCHEDULE
An in-person orientation retreat, six virtual cohort meetings, and an in-person closing retreat.
WHO IT'S FOR
Anyone age 17 and older new to youth ministry.
INCLUDED
Materials included with registration
MEMBERSHIP
One Year NFCYM Membership (cost $75)
USCCB BOOK
Renewing the Vision
BOOK
Rebuilding Youth Ministry by Christopher Wesley
BOOK
The Art of Forming Young Disciples by Everett Fritz
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