Basic Leadership Training for Catholic Youth Ministry
Why Training?
Who?
Schedule & Locations
Requirements
Meals
Fees and Registration
Why training? In order to be an effective youth minister, leadership formation is essential. The Basic Leadership Training for Catholic Youth Ministry helps nurture your own growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ as well as provides you with sufficient knowledge and background to carry out your ministry effectively.
Who? The Basic Leadership Training Program for Catholic Youth Ministry is designed for persons involved professionally or as volunteers with 7th and 8th grade and/or High School Students in a parish setting. It equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth. The program includes ten courses offered on Saturdays. Equivalency from other programs will be considered.
| Sessions/Date (All Dates Saturdays) | Topics | Location |
Session 1:September 10, 2011 |
Introduction to the Catechetical Mission |
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Building
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Session 2:October 29, 2011 |
Catholic Youth Ministry Forum:Exposes participants to a variety of current thinking, strategies and resources for the further development
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St. Catharine Church, 523 Western Hwy, Blauvelt, NY (Rockland) |
Session 3:November 19, 2011 |
Foundations of Catholic Youth Ministry 1:Presents the current vision for Catholic Youth Ministry and examines the situation of adolescents today in society and the Church. (Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry & Understanding Adolescents Today)
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St. Philip Neri Church
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Session 4:December 3, 2011 |
Family Catechesis |
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Building
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Session 5:January 14, 2012 |
Foundations of Catholic Youth Ministry 2:Explores the role of the Catholic Youth Minister as a person of faith and as a parish Catechist, presenting the various approaches to catechetical
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St. Philip Neri Church
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Session 6:February 11, 2012 |
Best Practices in Catholic Youth Ministry 1:Presents the best pastoral practices in Catholic Youth Ministry including proper supervision, documentation and program development. (Pastoral Practice & Professional Practice)
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St. Philip Neri Church
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Session 7:March 31, 2012 |
Day of Prayer |
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Building
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Session 8:April 14, 2012 |
Best Practices in Catholic Youth Ministry 2:Presents the art of delegation in parish ministry as well as the skills necessary for situational leadership. (Art of Delegation & Situational Leadership)
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St. Philip Neri Church
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Session 9:May 12, 2012 |
Fostering Catholic Identity and Community with Youth 1:Examines the importance of creating a strong sense of Catholic identity and community with youth, as well as the various ways of developing moral formation among adolescents. (Catholic Identity & Developing a Moral Compass)
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St. Philip Neri Church
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Session 10:June 9, 2012 |
Fostering Catholic Identity and Community with Youth II:Presents the programs and techniques that foster a strong sense of prayer, justice, community and service among the youth in the parish. (Fostering Prayer & Fostering Justice and Service)
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St. Philip Neri Church
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- Catechist Formation Level 1 & 2
- VIRTUS Training program and background check
- Participation in Youth Congresses.
Meals: Morning and afternoon hospitality will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch or purchase lunch in the surrounding area.
Fees and Registration: The Basic Leadership Training Program in Catholic Youth Ministry is $350. Registration is on a rolling basis, and individual sessions are $40. The fee includes books, handouts and materials. Registration is online only and available using the online form.
