Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry Division in the Office of Religious Education is committed to assisting those in ministry with youth, ages 10-18, in both parish and school settings.  Our mission is to is to nurture and develop the faith life of our youth by equipping leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques for creative ministry, including confirmation.

• 2011-2012 Master Calendar for Ministry with Young People: Use this link to access a calendar of all our ministry events from July 2011 through June 2012.
  
• 2012 Confirmation Coordinator Orientation and Training: A five night training program designed for those that coordinate the Confirmation Process at their parish.  This course covers the Archdiocesan guidelines for Confirmation, developing a process, team development, components of a process, liability issues, and much more.  The sessions will be held at the San Fernando Regional Center on May 29, 30, June 5, 6, and 12 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm.  Check out the link above for more information and a registration form.
• National Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies: A two-year program to become nationally trained to work with young people.  Program is co-sponsored with the Center for Ministry Development.  Eight courses over those two years.  Program begins in November of 2011.  Check out the registration brochure.  
• National Certification Standards Information Day: This will be a day for experienced coordinators and team members to come and learn about the newly approved process and standards for certification for Lay Ecclesial Ministers.  This certification is offered by a subcommittee of the United State Catholic Conference of Bishops.  This day will review the standards and help participants to begin the coordination of materials for certification.  This training is only open to the first 40 registrants.  You can review the standards and the process here.  
•  Resource Evening for Spanish Speaking Confirmation Catechists (taller en español): This evening is an opportunity for Spanish speaking confirmation catechists to come together and learn new skills for leading effective and youth friendly sessions.  The event is free!  There will be plenty of food and prizes.  It will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe (Hammel) in Los Angeles.  For more information, contact Christina Lujan at 626-962-7707 or clujan@sgpr.org​.
• Christian Leadership Institute: A week long training for high school students (Sophomores through Seniors) that plan to serve on parish or school core teams.  The institute will be held from July 22-27 at St. Mary's Seminary Retreat Center in Santa Barbara.  Young people must be recommended by a coordinator at a parish or school.  For an application and more information follow the application link.
    

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