Catechetical & Youth Ministry Leadership

Parish catechetical and youth ministry programs are directed and administered by catechetical and youth ministry leaders who are formed and certified by the Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Family Life of the Diocese of Albany. Certification is determined by formal education, formation programs for this ministry and experience. On-going formation is offered through the Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Family Life, St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry and diocesan and national formation opportunities.

Leadership News

The Catechetical Leader in the Third Millennium

Leadership Development – Becoming a Minister of Faith Formation (BAMOFF)

Leadership Development – Conferences, In-services and other programs

Leadership Development - Local Enrichment Opportunities & Certificate Courses, 2009-2010

The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL)

Employment Opportunities

Catechetical/YM Leadership Resources

• Leadership Training & Certification

• Administration, Safety & Crisis Management Guidelines & Policies for Parish Catechetical Programs(Revised Oct. 2009; updates through June, 2012)

• Administration & Legal Issues

• General Forms for use by Parish Faith Formation Programs

• Reporting Sexual Abuse

• Implementing the Charter for the Protection of Children: Safe Environments and Sexual Abuse Awareness Training

• Guidelines and Policies for Formation & Certification of Catechists, Youth Ministers and Catholic School Religion Teachers (2010)”.