Join the EQSaints' Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies!

EQ Saints

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.

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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
  • Spiritual Renewal
  • Ongoing Support / Feedback
  • Solid theological foundation
  • Training in Witness sharing
  • Training in praying with others
  • Reusable resource guides
  • Flexible schedule for busy leaders

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
Module 2: Christian Spirituality
Module 3: Components of Youth Ministry

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

Sign up!

To sign up to the EQ Saints Certificate Programme, please complete this form

To find out more about EQ Saints, visit their website here.