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Youth Ministry Certification
Did you know that you can be certified in youth ministry by the Diocese of Austin? This certification is designed for those who work with adolescents in order to introduce adult leaders to the field and study of comprehensive youth ministry and equip adults with necessary theological, pastoral and leadership skills to begin or continue their ministry to adolescents. This certification is offered through the Ministry Formation Program from the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.
In the remaining months of 2019, every class needed for this certification will be offered.
Part 1, the Basic Teachings, is offered continuously throughout the diocese at various locations and times.
Part 2, these courses focus on methodology and practice and will be offered at the following dates and times:- New Evangelization and Catechesis: Pastoral Center, July 23, 2019 (Tuesday) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Building Intercultural Competency in Ministry: Pastoral Center, July 15-16, 2019 (Monday-Tuesday) 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (English) OR Pastoral Center, Pastoral Center, July 12-13, 2019 (Friday-Saturday) in Spanish
- Media and Technology: Pastoral Center, July 2, 2019 (Tuesday) 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Catechizing for the Just World: Pastoral Center, July 17-18, 2019 (Wednesday-Thursday) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Collaboration and Conflict Management: Pastoral Center August 1, 2019 (Thursday) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Strategic Planning: Pastoral Center, July 3, 2019 (Wednesday) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Catechesis and the Law: Pastoral Center July 24, 2019 (Wednesday) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Theology of the Body: Pastoral Center, July 8, 2019 (Monday) 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration for the above list and the full list of methodological courses offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will be found here.
Part 3 are the youth ministry-specific courses. The four Youth Ministry Essentials courses will be offered on October 16 and 23, 2019.