The Essentials for Youth Ministry sessions will assist youth ministers and their teams in implementing a comprehensive ministry with adolescents in the parish by exploring the youth ministry documents.
The Essentials for Catechesis sessions will assist catechetical leaders in understanding their role, implementing effective programing, and exploring the catechetical documents.
Both tracks will consist of 7 sessions that are 3 hours each over a two-year period.
Cost for year one (1) is $75. Cost for year two (2) is $75. Fees include the cost of workshop and materials.
All sessions will be held via Zoom.
Schedules
| YEAR ONE 2025-2026 | CATECHETICAL MINISTRY | YOUTH MINISTRY |
| September 27, 2025 | Called to be a Catechetical Leader | Vision of Youth Ministry |
| November 15, 2025 | Evangelization and Catechesis | What Generation Are You Serving? |
| February 21, 2026 | Tasks of Catechesis, Part 1 | Youth Ministry Basics |
| April 11, 2026 | Tasks of Catechesis, Part 2 | Relational Ministry with Youth |
| YEAR TWO 2026-2027 | CATECHETICAL MINISTRY | YOUTH MINISTRY |
| October 3, 2026 | Catechesis for All, Part 1 | Community Life and Pastoral Care |
| February 13, 2026 | Catechesis for All, Part 2 | Advocacy, Justice & Service, and Leadership Development |
| April 17, 2026 | Catechetical/Parish Planning | Catechesis, Evangelization, and Prayer & Worship |