Youth Training Course for Parishes
With a mixture of in-person and online training, this course makes it more convenient than ever for parish youth leaders to equip themselves for ministry.
EQSaints’ Youth Ministry Formation training method is to train cohorts, not just
individuals. In this way, you are able to build community and networks of support
throughout the formation process. The training includes a mixture of in-person and online training provided by EQ Saints, The Youth Service and other providers.
Cohort 1 began in September 2025 and our next cohort will begin in 2026. Please click here to sign up to the programme.
Benefits
- Confidence: Participants gain greater confidence in their capabilities by successfully applying current theory and integrating innovative approaches into their ongoing work with young people.
- Competence: A comprehensive sequence of courses provides a solid foundation of theory, theology, and practical approaches, which can be applied in any parish or school youth ministry setting.
- Credibility: This nationally-recognized curriculum has been offered in 25 sites and sponsored by over 50 Dioceses, whose graduates are in parish, school, and diocesan leadership positions all over the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and Scotland.
What can I expect?
- Practical leadership tools
- Community / friends in ministry
- Ongoing Support / Feedback
- Solid theological foundation
- Training in Witness sharing
- Training in praying with others
- Reusable resource guides
- Flexible schedule for busy leaders
Sign up
Programme Dates:
| Item, Date and time | Module | Location |
In-person kick off weekend Sat 20 and Sun 21 September 2025 | Kick off weekend Module 1: Self-Discovery | In person: St. George’s Cathedral |
Zoom meeting Monday 13 October 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 1: Discipleship Metric Module 2: The Early Church | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Zoom meeting Monday 10 November 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 3: Our Story with God Module 4: Authentic Witness | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Zoom meeting Monday 8 December 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 5: Prayer and Personality Online/Module 6: Parent Engagement | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Zoom meeting Monday 12 January 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 7: The Outcomes/Module 8: Numbers, Thresholds, and Metrics | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Zoom meeting Monday 9 Febraury 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 9: Empowering for Social Mission Module 10: Integration of Prayer in Ministry | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Zoom meeting Monday 9 March 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 11: Skills in Forming Catholic Identity/Small Groups Module 12: Retreat Planning | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Zoom meeting Monday 13 April 2025 (PM) then online modules | Module 13: Crisis Intervention Module 14: Integrating Pastoral Care into Ministry | Zoom meeting then Online modules |
Gain the tools and support you need through our EQSaints’ Certificate Program. By joining a cohort of fellow leaders, you will benefit from a mix of in-person and online training designed to build both your skills and your network. Secure your place for our 2026 intake and start building a sustainable future for your youth group.