Continuing Education in Ministry

“Although the Catholic Church has provided guidance to its followers for nearly 2,000 years, only recently has it made efforts to work directly with youth. Youth ministry is emerging as a viable career path for those interested in merging their faith with their passion for service. Jobs for directors of religious activities and education (including youth ministers) are projected to increase 4 percent by 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Catholic Church is no exception. The growing popularity of youth ministry in the Catholic Church is the result of specific goals and reforms brought about by the Church’s desire to further engage young people in the Catholic faith.”

Continuing Education in Ministry Resources

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

 

GRADUATE STUDIES

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Loyola Institute for Ministry Webinars: A collection of ministerial webinars by Loyola University of New Orleans
  • Lifelong Faith Associates: A resource website dedicated to increasing the capacity of leaders and communities to nurture faith growth
  • Faith Formation Learning Exchange: An exchange dedicated to helping leaders in Christian ministry develop lifelong faith formation for all ages and generations that is informed by solid research, effective practices, cutting-edge thinking, and real-world models and tools.
  • Virtual Learning Community – An initiative to offer adult religious education and faith formation to support the church’s professional ministry of religious education and faith formation.
  • Marathon Youth Ministry* – Cohort classes and coaching for those in youth ministry

*Resource is from an NFCYM member organization

Yazmín Maní Malone

Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin


Diocesan Member

"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.

'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."

Eva P. Delgado

Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church

Associate Member

"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.

NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."