Archdiocese of Cincinnati's
Office of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
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Training opportunities:

   ●  Volunteer

       ◊  Certificates
       ◊  Online Courses
       ◊  Request Information
       ◊  Pamphlet (.PDF)

   ●  Professional Certificate

   ●  Certification 

   ●  Advanced Certificate

   ●  On-Site Training

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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
(Check out the links on the left for specific information--schedule, registration, etc.)

  
If your only tool is a hammer, all your problems look like nails.
 

  
 Two Levels of Training

Basic Training is designed to provide fundamentals for those new to the ministry, or those who haven’t received training. Most of the Basic Training workshops are offered online.
 

Intermediate Training picks up where  basic training leaves off and provides knowledge, skills and practical wisdom for those who want to grow more effective in their youth ministry as volunteers or part-timers.
 

What You Will Learn:

  • How your parish can help youth become more faith-filled

  • What you need to know to keep kids safe

  • How to plan a calendar of exciting, meaningful events for teens

  • How to share Christ with youth

  • How to pray with teens

  • How to get teens excited about doing  service

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 OEC: Cincinnati (513) 421-3131; Dayton (937) 223-4075; Sidney (937) 498-1192.