Snows Youth Ministry - YM Certification

Who Should Attend
the YMCP and Why

The primary aim of the program is to promote personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth. The YMCP can be utilized in a number of ways:

As an integrated formation program leading to a nationally recognized certificate in Youth Ministry Studies
As an enrichment or continuing education program for veteran leaders
As a workshop series which can be taken on a course-by-course basis by professional or volunteer leaders

Designed for:

Youth Ministry Coordinators
Prospective Youth Ministry Leaders
Directors of Religious Education
High School Campus Ministers
Youth Ministry Teams
Jr. High Ministry Leaders & Catechists
Youth Retreat Coordinators
Discounts are available to parish teams.
For pricing and registration information please call 394-6286

For more information, see our FAQ about YMCP or contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 618.394.6286 or youthministry@snows.org

2007 Courses at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows

Practices in Youth Ministry

Downloadable Registration Form (PDF Format)

Credit: Participants may request a recognition of participation and 1.5 CEUs upon completion of the 2-day course. CEUs don not require assignments; they are a nationally recognized standard of participation in continuing education programs. In addition, graduate credit may be obtained through Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO. Additional assignments are required. Contact Institute 314-256-8806 for more information.

A Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies is designed to help students work toward the National Competency Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers.

Aquinas Institute of Theology (www.ai.edu) in St. Louis, MO offers 8 graduate credits toward a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree to YMCP students who meet certain requirements. Contact Aquinas Institute at 314-256-8806 for more information.