Canadian Youth Ministry Program

The Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies is designed for coordinators of youth ministry, volunteer youth ministers, pastors, pastoral workers, high school chaplains and teachers, guidance counselors, campus ministers and parents.

It provides an introductory understanding of core areas of Catholic beliefs as well as Scripture, Christology, Ecclesiology, Christian Ministry, Sacraments, Morality and Social Justice. Participants will develop techniques for a creative and comprehensive youth ministry in any setting whether it is in a church, a school, with families or in the community.

To obtain a certificate a student must:

• Participate in all 8 courses.
• Complete the learning journal questions.
• Complete the assignments and required reading for each course.
• Submit all journals and assignments by required deadline.
• Attend small group learning team meetings.
• Demonstrate a basic level of theological competence.

For more information on this program, please visit the University of St. Michael's College in Toronto website.