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Youth Ministry Formation Opportunities
Certification Packet | Re-certification Packet
The Office for Youth Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for Youth Ministry Formation. The first is a series of topics we have offered in the past and hope to expand by way of accessibility in the future. The Youth Ministry Formation Topics are foundational and were created for all who minister to youth. The courses are offered in a week-long format in the summer at Sacred Heart Seminary. In addition the classes are held on Five Saturday throughput the year. This series combined with the Catechetical Foundational Topics offers Provisional Youth Ministry Certification.
Youth Ministry Leadership Formation
The second is a more advanced program offered by the Center for Ministry Development (CMD). The Certificate Program in Youth Ministry will take two years to complete and requires a commitment of two full weekend days four times each year and some follow up work. We recommend the latter program for those who have been working in ministry and are looking for more advanced formation. This fall the CMD courses are expanded to include an additional offering on Wednesdays and Thursdays in various parishes with easy access to I-75 freeway.
The CMD program, once complete, qualifies for 180 clock hours which is required for the level III certification along with additional 13 credit hours in theology and Catechesis.
Benefits of Certification
Official Recognition: Certification officially recognizes those who are competent to coordinate total youth ministry .
National Credential: Recognized across the United States as certified in the name of USCCB.
Quality Assurance: The process of certification ensures that a person has the proper training and background.
Continuing Formation: A person commits themselves to ongoing education and formation.
Approved by the Archdiocese of Detroit to do youth ministry.
Certification Steps - Forms and Downloads
- Applicant receives application packet from the Office for Families and Youth.
- Contacts a mentor to help complete the assessment and application forms.
- Return completed application form to the Youth Ministry Office for next review.
- Interview with review board after confirmation that all papers are in order. (including Criminal Check & Driving Record)
- Recommendation or decline.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for qualified lay students in a diploma or degree program of study at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Length and Renewal
Certification is granted for five years. Certification is renewed upon evidence of continuing education and on-going formation. Each successive renewal is for five years.
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