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The Diocese of Youngstown provides:
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VIRTUS Training in Safe Environment
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Diocesan Certification for
CATHOLIC SCHOOL personnel:
All personnel must be trained in Safe Environment through VIRTUS.
CLICK HERE for VIRTUS information.
CLICK HERE for VIRTUS information.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY DIOCESAN CERTIFICATE:
Catholic Elementary School Religion Teacher
Catholic Elementary School Religion Teacher
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
- Elementary Catechesis: Forming Children as Disciples (10 hours)
- Sowing God's Word (10 hours)
- Introduction to Catholic Morality (10 hours)
- Catholic Social Teaching (10 hours)
- Catholic Belief and Tradition (20 hours)
- Introduction to Scripture (20 hours)
- General Courses (20 hours)
In the FIRST FIVE YEARS, earn a One Year Certificate annually by completing 20 hours each year.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-3 of the Directory for Catechesis.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-3 of the Directory for Catechesis.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESAN CERTIFICATE:
Catholic High School Religion Teacher
Catholic High School Religion Teacher
Completion of: 20 Roman Catholic college semester credits in theology and religious education.
Areas must include*:
* or a Master's Degree in (Catholic) Religious Education or equivalent with the above requirements met (10.16.25)
Areas must include*:
- Scripture (3 college credits)
- Catechesis (3 college credits)
- Introduction to Catholic Morality (3 college credits)
- Catholic Social Teaching (3 college credits)
- Creed/ Catholic Beliefs and Traditions (3 college credits)
- Sacraments/Liturgy (3 college credits)
- General (2 college credits)
* or a Master's Degree in (Catholic) Religious Education or equivalent with the above requirements met (10.16.25)
In the FIRST FIVE YEARS, earn a One Year Certificate annually by completing 3-6 college credits each year.
For more information, click the button above for page E-3 of the Directory for Catechesis.
For more information, click the button above for page E-3 of the Directory for Catechesis.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS MINISTER CERTIFICATE
Completion of:
- Master's Degree in Religious Education or approved equivalent, e.g. Master's Degree in Education with background in theology or Master's Degree in theology with background in education.
- See Catholic High School Religion Teacher above if also teaching class(es) and if Master's Degree has not been achieved.
For more information, click the button above for page E-3 of the Directory for Catechesis.
DIOCESIAN CERTIFICATION for
PARISH PERSONNEL:
All parish employees and volunteers must be trained in Child Protection/Safe Environment through VIRTUS.
CLICK HERE for VIRTUS information.
CLICK HERE for VIRTUS information.
PARISH ELEMENTARY CATECHIST CERTIFICATE:
CCD Principal and Elementary Catechist
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
CCD Principal and Elementary Catechist
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
- Elementary Catechesis: Forming Children as Disciples (10 hours)
- Sowing God's Word (10 hours)
- Catholic Belief and Tradition (20 hours)
- Introduction to Scripture (20 hours)
- Introduction to Catholic Morality (10 hours)
- Catholic Social Teaching (10 hours)
- General Courses (20 hours)
In the FIRST FIVE YEARS, earn a One Year Certificate annually by completing 20 hours each year.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
PARISH ADOLESCENT CATECHIST IN YOUTH MINISTRY CERTIFICATE:
Parish Youth Ministry Catechist, Leader, & Advisor
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
Parish Youth Ministry Catechist, Leader, & Advisor
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
- Adolescent Catechesis: Youth Ministry Online Training (10 hours)
- Sowing God's Word (10 hours)
- Catholic Belief and Tradition (20 hours)
- Introduction to Scripture (20 hours)
- Introduction to Catholic Morality (10 hours)
- Catholic Social Teaching (10 hours)
- General Courses (20 hours)
In the FIRST FIVE YEARS, earn a One Year Certificate annually by completing 20 hours each year.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CERTIFICATE:
Adult Faith Formation Chairperson or Team Member, Facilitator of Faith Sharing/Study Groups
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
Adult Faith Formation Chairperson or Team Member, Facilitator of Faith Sharing/Study Groups
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
- Adult Catechesis: Forming Adults as Disciples (10 hours)
- Sowing God's Word (10 hours)
- Catholic Belief and Tradition (20 hours)
- Introduction to Scripture (20 hours)
- Introduction to Catholic Morality (10 hours)
- Catholic Social Teaching (10 hours)
- General Courses (20 hours)
In the FIRST FIVE YEARS, earn a One Year Certificate annually by completing 20 hours each year.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION MINISTRY CERTIFICATE:
Initiation Team Member
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
Initiation Team Member
Completion of 100 hours of instruction within five years:
- Issues & Topics in Christian Initiation (20 hours)
- Adult Catechesis: Forming Adults as Disciples (10 hours)
- Sowing God's Word (10 hours)
- Catholic Belief and Tradition (20 hours)
- Introduction to Scripture (20 hours)
- Introduction to Catholic Morality (10 hours)
- Catholic Social Teaching (10 hours)
In the FIRST FIVE YEARS, earn a One Year Certificate annually by completing 20 hours each year.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
For RENEWAL of a Four Year Certificate, complete 30 hours during the four years.
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
PARISH DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY, PASTORAL ASSOCIATE, DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION AND LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY STAFF:
Completion of:
Master's Degree in Religious Education, or Pastoral Ministry, or approved equivalent, one year of experience in administration and three years of pastoral or catechetical experience.
College course areas include:
Completion of:
Master's Degree in Religious Education, or Pastoral Ministry, or approved equivalent, one year of experience in administration and three years of pastoral or catechetical experience.
College course areas include:
- Administration
- Educational methods
- Supervision
- Catechetics & Theology
- Scripture
- Sacraments
- Liturgy
- Systematics & Morality
For more information, click the button above for page E-3 of the Directory for Catechesis.
PARISH COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY, PASTORAL MINISTER
Completion of:
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education, or Pastoral Ministry, or approved equivalent, one year of experience in administration of Religious Education programs and three years of supervised pastoral or catechetical experience.
College course areas include:
Completion of:
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education, or Pastoral Ministry, or approved equivalent, one year of experience in administration of Religious Education programs and three years of supervised pastoral or catechetical experience.
College course areas include:
- Administration
- Educational methods
- Catechetics & Theology
- Scripture
- Sacraments
- Liturgy
- Systematics & Morality
For more information, click the button above for page E-4 of the Directory for Catechesis.
QUALIFICATIONS
of Catechists & Other Pastoral Ministers
- Parish ministers are to be practicing Catholics who
- Live in the Spirit of Jesus
- Participate in the sacramental life of the Church
- Know and witness to the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Parish ministers are to demonstrate ongoing intellectual and spiritual growth as a lived priority to nurture personal and communal faith.
- Parish ministers are to be certified at or working toward the level of diocesan certification required for their ministry; e.g. catechist certification.
- Parish ministers are to be in compliance with the Diocese of Youngstown Safe Environment Policy for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Parish ministers are to be at least 21 years of age (or 18 years of age if accompanied at the ministry site by a qualified adult)
