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Youth Ministry Formation, Training & Certification
For the process and requirements for certification or re-certification in youth ministry, consult the following:
Youth Ministry Leadership Formation
Center for Ministry Development (CMD) Certificate Program in Youth Ministry will take two years to complete and requires a commitment of two full weekend days four times each year and some follow up work.
Benefits of Certification
Official Recognition: Certification officially recognizes those who are competent to coordinate total youth ministry .
National Credential: Recognized across the United States as certified in the name of USCCB.
Quality Assurance: The process of certification ensures that a person has the proper training and background.
Continuing Formation: A person commits themselves to ongoing education and formation.
Approved by the Archdiocese of Detroit to do youth ministry.
- Applicant receives application packet from the Office for Youth Ministry.
- Return completed application form to the Youth Ministry Office for next review.
- Interview with review board after confirmation that all papers are in order. (including Criminal Check & Driving Record)
- Recommendation or decline.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for qualified lay students in a diploma or degree program of study at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Length and Renewal
Certification is granted for five years. Certification is renewed upon evidence of continuing education and on-going formation. Each successive renewal is for five years.
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