Certificate in Catholic Youth Ministry
This Certificate is offered by Wellington Catholic Education Centre in collaboration with the Auckland Diocese.

The Certificate in Catholic Youth Ministry is a programme of study that consists of courses in youth ministry, theology, scripture and one four-week practicum in a Catholic parish. It is open to all adult students abouve the age of 17. Students will display a proven ability to cope with tertiary education, or at least a motivation to learn at this level. They should show an interest in working with youth. This programme is at level 5 with 72 credits.

Students must complete the following courses:
  • YM 101 Introduction to Catholic Youth Ministry
  • YM 102 Introduction to Spirituality for Youth Ministers
  • YM 103 Youth Ministry Experience (requisite requirements, see below)
  • TH 101 Introduction to Catholicism
  • TH 102 Introduction to Theology
  • SC 101 Introduction to the Old Testament
  • SC 102 introduction to the New Testament

Learners are to complete YM 101, TM 102, TH 101 and either SC 101 or SC 102 before undertaking YM 103 (practicum).

Learners are required to demonstrate competence in each course by the completion of set assignments.

For information regarding this Certificate contact Lyn Smith at CIT.

This Certificate is administered by CIT.

Course fees are due eight days after the commencement of the course.

For more information refer: www.wcec.org.nz
 
Courses for the Certificate

YM 101 Introduction to Youth Ministry

Catholic ministry with young people is about identifying and developing the overlap between the mission of the Catholic faith tradition and the contemporary world of the young.  Through an examination of the Framework for Catholic Ministry with Young People in Aotearoa New Zealand, this course aims to introduce participants to the goals, themes and components of Catholic Youth Ministry.

YM 102 Introduction to Spirituality for Youth Ministers

Christian Spirituality, the experience of following Jesus Christ in everyday life and in prayer, is at the heart of pastoral ministry.  This course will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the meaning of spirituality and ways of nourishing it in their own lives.  The course will also provide participants with practical suggestions for helping young people develop their spirituality.

YM 103 Youth Ministry Experience

The Youth Ministry Experience is an opportunity to experience the life of the Catholic faith community and to actively participate as a leader in ministry with young people.  It is a chance to further explore the  role of youth minister and to model gospel values to young people, parents and the wider Catholic community.

Learners are to complete YM101, YM102, TH102 and either SC101 or SC102 before undertaking YM103.

TH 101 Introduction to Catholicism

What are the key distinguishing characteristics of Catholicism? How are they expressed today? In considering these questions, this course aims to provide useful background for those interested in exploring the question of Catholic identity.

TH 102 Introduction to Theology

Theology is “faith seeking understanding”. This course will examine how people “do theology” and enable participants to connect their own faith story with the story found in the Scripture and Tradition, and witnessed in the lives of Christians.

SC 101 Introduction to the Old Testament

Written over a long period of time, the Old Testament describes God's relationship with the Hebrew people. Who were these people? What was the relationship about? When did it happen? This course will introduce participants to the key events, dates, places and people of the Old Testament.

SC 102 Introduction to the New Testament

The New Testament was written in the light of faith in the Resurrection by a number of people using a variety of literary forms. This course is designd to familiarise participants with the content and world of the New Testament.
 
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