Youth Ministry Minor

Program Overview
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Youth Ministry Minor Program Overview

Franciscan University of Steubenville has had an incredible impact on Catholic youth ministry in North America through summer conferences, certificate training, collaboration with national organizations, and most importantly by sending dynamic alumni out into the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with youth and young adults. The Youth Ministry Minor was created to help students who wish to enter this important field. It includes courses in understanding how to proclaim the Gospel Message, how to pass on the faith (catechetics), how to enculturate the message into youth culture, and specific practical skills necessary to be successful in ministry.

CAT 311 Foundations of Catholic Youth Ministry is co-taught by Dr. Bob Rice and Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and features videos from leading figures in youth and young adult ministry from around the country, including Mark Hart and Joel Stepanic from Life Teen, Dr. Kristin Witte, Jim Beckman, and others. Students who receive a B or higher in the class receive a Certificate in Youth Ministry Training.

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View the Youth Ministry Minor in the Undergraduate Catalog

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Beyond the Classroom

Be an Active Catholic Catechist

As a catechetics major, you can spread your passion for the Catholic Church and its teachings — both on the Steubenville, Ohio, campus and off. Get involved in Franciscan University’s small faith communities, pro-life and mission work, youth evangelization and retreat ministry, Catholic music ministry, liturgical service, and Franciscan intramural and intercollegiate athletics.

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Study the Holy Sites of Europe

Go on pilgrimage to Catholic churches and holy sites in Europe, including Rome, through the Franciscan study abroad program. Travel from Franciscan’s campus in Ohio and live and learn in a 14th-century monastery in Gaming, Austria. Explore big questions about life in intensive philosophy and theology classes. Immerse yourself in this Catholic faith-based study abroad experience.