Archdiocese of Cincinnati's

Office of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
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Important:  These are certificate programs, not certification. A certificate of completion from a certificate program acknowledges successful completion of an educational program. By contrast,  certification is an official credential that recognizes demonstrated competence relative to approved standards, and requires a special application and assessment process. 

Certificate Program for Volunteer Youth Ministry Leaders
Certificate Requirements

Go directly to Basic Level I, Basic Level II or Intermediate


The Basic Level I Certificate is awarded upon completion of the following requirements:
  Three 2½ hour workshops offered by the OYYAM (click here for current schedule)

◊  Introduction to Catholic Youth Ministry (  hrs.)

◊  Legal and Liability Concerns in Youth Ministry (2½  hrs.)

◊  Youth Ministry Planning Basics ( hrs.)

  Two 5-hour theology courses offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, or equivalent

◊  Basic Beliefs

◊  Introduction to Scripture

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The Basic Level II Certificate is awarded upon completion of the following requirements:

  Basic Level I Certificate
  Three 2½ hour workshops offered by the OYYAM  (click here for current schedule)

◊  Be the Word: 10 Powerful Ways to Share Christ with Young People

◊  Pray the Word: Engaging Youth in Prayer

◊  Live the Word: Engaging Youth in Service

  Two 10-hour theology courses offered by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, or equivalent

◊  Christian Morality

◊  Hebrew and Christian Scripture

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The Intermediate Level Certificate is awarded upon completion of the following requirements:

  Basic Level II Certificate

  Introduction to Catechetical Ministry With Adolescents (formerly Leading Teens to God) 10 hr. mini-course available through the OYYAM) (click here for current schedule)

  Successful completion of 15 hours of approved additional seminars or workshops offered by the OYYAM

  Two additional theology courses (available through the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, or equivalent)

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Are There Fees?

Basic Levels I & II workshops range from $10-$20 per session. Because other trainings can be designed in a variety of formats, a fee will be assessed for each based on the type and duration of the program, and for materials.

For Office of Evangelization and Catechesis trainings, please contact your regional ORE: Cincinnati (513) 421-3131; Dayton (937) 223-4075; Sidney (937) 498-1192.
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