Services of the Office

Professional Formation

• Certification and credentialing for Coordinators of Youth Ministry. In Conjunction with Kino Institute, provides courses toward the certification of Parish Coordinators of Youth Ministry based on the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry Competency Standards.

 

Volunteer and CORE Team Formation

• Volunteer Certification  - We strive to certify all volunteers in ministry with our youth and young adults in a variety of ways. In addition to the above opportunities, we offer individual parish training sessions as well as larger Regional/Parish Ministry Formation Days. Training is also available at the Diocesan Ministry Formation Centers, and through Diocesan Conferences.
• All volunteers and team members are required to attend Safe Environment Training.

 

Direct Services 

• Parish Consultation With Pastors and Coordinators - A member of the office team is happy to work with the pastor, parish pastoral staff, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Coordinator of Young Adult and Campus Ministry, or the Ministry Team to develop a total parish vision for youth and young adult ministries, tailored to the needs of the specific parish.