The Curriculum:
| Day One: YM 101 • What is youth ministry? • Brief history of YM in America • Paradigm shifts, and the evolution of the "youth group" • Building a framework for youth ministry today • YM Basics • Introduce and discuss Renewing the Vision • Introduce and discuss components of: Evangelization, Community Life, Advocacy, Pastoral Care, Catechesis, Prayer & Worship, Justice & Service, Leadership Development • Assessment of your program |
| Day Two: YM 201 • Implementing Gathered and Non-Gathered Ministry • Introduce and discuss Leadership Development component • Developing plans for implementing better YM strategies in your parish • Graduation! |
Get your diploma in just one "semester"!
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Spring '08 Semester:
Monday, March 31
Monday, April 7
5:30-9:30pm both nights
St. Joseph, Dyer