The Center for Ministry Development offers an eight-class program which covers the eight components of youth ministry as explained in Renewing the Vision. The primary aim of the program is to promote personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth. Each course involves the student in an intensive two-day session followed by a small group meeting to review the course materials and to apply them to the parish setting of the student. Participants also complete required reading for each course and submit a reflection paper or a project. This certification lets any parish in the country recognize that in addition to your experience, you also have the education to back up your ministry. This year we will be participating in the first four courses in the program. The classes are also a great opportunity to grow closer to youth ministers from our diocese and surrounding region. Call the Youth Office (703) 841 2559 for more information.

COURSE DATES, LOCATIONS, & FEES*

Courses #5 and #6 May29th - June 1st, 2008 , will be held at:

Archdiocese of Washington; ...Lay Leadership Institute (Diocese of DC)
700 Roeder Rd  Silver Spring, MD 20910

Course # 5: Evangelization & Catechesis with Tom East
Thursday, May 29th & Friday, May 30th
Class begins each day at 9am and concludes at 5pm
-There will be one hour for lunch—cost of the course does not include lunch
-There will be an opportunity to order in lunch from a nearby restaurant each day

Course #6: Prayer & Worship with Robert Feduccia
Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st
(Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 31st at 5 p.m. at TBD)
-Class begins each day at 9am and concludes at 5pm
-There will be one hour for lunch—cost of the course does not include lunch.
-There will be an opportunity to order in lunch from a nearby restaurant each day

Courses #7 and #8 July 31st - August 3rd, 2008, will be held at:

Arlington Diocesan Center
80 N. Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22203

Course #7: Justice and Service with Sean Lansing
Thursday, July 31st & Friday, August 1st
-Class begins each day at 9am and concludes at 5pm
-There will be one hour for lunch—cost of the course does not include lunch
-Options for lunch will be provided, please bring money if you don’t brown bag

Course #8: Pastoral Care with Sr. Carolyn Coll, RS
Saturday, August 2nd & Sunday, August 3rd
Vigil Mass at St. Thomas More Cathedral is at 5:00 pm
-If you need to attend on Sunday, there is a 7:30 am Mass that doesn’t interfere with classes
-Class begins each day at 9am and concludes at 5pm
-There will be one hour for lunch—cost of the course does not include lunch
-Options for lunch will be provided, please bring money if you don’t brown bag

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The COURSE FEE amount includes:
tuition, books, materials, and refreshments (but not lunch).

-The fee for each course is $175.

(For those outside the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington, the fee for each course is $200)

Tuition assistance is available for Coordinators of Youth Ministry from the Arlington Diocese whose costs would not otherwise be covered in their parish budget.

*Note: courses may be taken in any order

For more information contact Kevin Flores