Certificate in Youth Ministry

Regresar a los Programas de Certificación

Destinatarios:

This Certificate is designed for adults in parish youth ministry wishing to develop skills for effectively engaging young people in parish settings. The Certificate in Youth Ministry is designed for adults working with secondary aged adolescents (ages 12 - 18 years old).

Requisitos para participar en el programa:

  1. Complete the application form (use the link found below) and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level 1.
  2. Complete the 5 required courses for Level 1. Successfully complete the required work for each course, including the additional certificate exercises in each session of the course.
    1. It is recommended that the courses in each level be taken in sequence.
    2. Normal Course and Seminar fees apply.
    3. You are responsible for self-registering for all courses.
  3. If you choose to continue after completing Level 1, complete the application form and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level 2, then complete the 5 required courses for Level 2.
  4. If you choose to continue after completing Level 2, complete the application form and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level 3, then complete the 5 required courses for Level 3.
  5. Up to two courses taken with a diocese may be applied toward the Certificate in Youth Ministry.
    1. The Diocesan Catechetical Leader is required to submit a letter to the Director of the VLCFF indicating that the selected course/s was equivalent to 2.5 CEUs (25 clock hours of work) and met the equivalent VLCFF course objectives.
  6. It is your responsibility to keep track of your progress in the program: Keep track of the courses you have taken, and when you have finished a level, contact Richard Drabik to request your certificate of completion for that level.
  7. Certificate of completion for each level: You will receive a certificate of completion for each level you complete. You are encouraged to continue on to the next level, but you are not required to. If you do continue, levels must be completed in order.

Nivel 1

  1. Foundations and Vision for Evangelizing Catechesis
  2. Introduction to Scripture
  3. A Vision for Catholic Youth Ministry
  4. Prayer and Worship with Adolescents
  5. Introduction to Christian Morality

Nivel 2

  1. The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis
  2. Survey of Catholic Doctrine
  3. Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview
  4. Relational Ministry with Youth
  5. Faith and Human Development

Nivel 3

  1. Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
  2. Discernment in Practical Morality
  3. Community, Communication, and Collaboration
  4. Principles for Addressing Diversity Issues in Youth Ministry
  5. Planning Youth Ministry Events

Libros requeridos

Para conocer los textos obligatorios, consulte el Catálogo de cursos y consulte las descripciones de cada curso.

Inscripciones

Si usted es un estudiante nuevo de la VLCFF, por favor crear su perfil (clic en el enlace Estudiante Nuevo: Crear tu Perfil). Solo podrá ver el enlace de inscripción para el programa ingresando con su nombre de usuario y contraseña.