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Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies (CCYMS) 

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CYCLE ONE BROCHURE 2012-2013  

Course Description

Since 1979, The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies program has educated thousands of leaders for dynamic and effective youth ministry in Catholic parishes and schools. This program equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools and techniques needed for creative comprehensive ministry with youth. It is designed to nurture the personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth of leaders for ministry in today’s Church. (CMD 2008)
 
Participants:  Professional and volunteer leaders in parishes and Catholic school ministry with young and older adolescents – youth ministers, religious educators, clergy, chaplains, campus ministers, and school teachers.
 
Length:  There are eight weekend sessions - four per year over a two year period.
 
Tuition:  Course fee is $300 per weekend plus costs for course books and materials, marking and graduation. 
 
Note: Cycle One is not a pre-requisite to taking Cycle Two.
 
CYCLE ONE:
  • Principles in Youth Ministry
  • Practices of Youth Ministry
  • Foundations of Christian Leadership
  • Skills for Christian Ministry
CYCLE TWO:
  • Evangelization and Catechesis: September 10 - 11, 2011
  • Prayer and Worship: November 26 - 27, 2011
  • Justice and Service: February 4 - 5, 2012
  • Pastoral Care: April 21 - 22, 2012
 
For more information or to register, contact by phone or email:
Jean Beneteau, Youth Ministry Formation Specialist: 519-432-1824 ext. 286 / jbenete6@uwo.ca or
Catherine Leach, Administrative Assistant: 519-432-1824 ext.281, cleach4@uwo.ca
call toll free: 1-888-548-9649 ext. 281