Certificate in Youth Ministry

The Certificate in Youth Ministry is an educational program of personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth for those who desire to serve in ministry with young people, primarily in parish and school settings. Prospective students may include coordinators of youth, young adult, and family ministry; volunteers; high school chaplaincy team members; clergy; religious; university students; and seminarians.

The Certificate in Youth Ministry program available in the Diocese of London is facilitated in partnership with the Catechetical Institute at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. This is predominantly an on-line program consisting of 19 core workshops plus 5 electives, completed over a two year period. Within the study period, learners will also gather three times per year off-line for networking and practical skills development. 

Each learner will be paired with a local mentor who will journey with them along the way.


Those who desire to participate in workshops without pursuing a Certificate in Youth Ministry are encouraged to inquire about upcoming workshops by contacting: familyandyouthministry@dol.ca