Christifideles - Past Programming
Certificate in Hispanic Ministry
This 9-month certificate program equips participants with the practical skills and abilities necessary for effective ministry in a Hispanic context within the Archdiocese of Seattle. Drawing from key insights emerging from the rich Hispanic/Latino Ministry experience in the U.S., the curriculum includes formation in human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral skills as well as a pastoral practicum component.
This certificate program is for current and future Hispanic ministers, both paid and volunteer, and others who experience a call to Hispanic ministry in various capacities in their parish families and surrounding communities. Participants attend classes as a cohort within the Christifideles program and benefit from retreats, evenings of reflection, and other Christifideles activities.
Certificate in Pastoral Care and Accompaniment
This 9-month certificate program equips participants with the practical skills and abilities necessary for effective pastoral care and accompaniment ministry within the Archdiocese of Seattle. The curriculum includes formation in human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral skills as well as a pastoral practicum during the summer. It will also equip ministers to successfully accompany others who are hurting, particularly those on the margins, in a diverse range of cultural contexts and ministerial settings.
This certificate program is for current and future pastoral care and outreach ministers, both paid and volunteer, and others who desire to minister in various capacities in their parish families and surrounding communities. Participants attend classes as a cohort within the Christifideles program and benefit from retreats, evenings of reflection, and other Christifideles activities.
Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry (YYAM)
The 15-month Youth and Young Adult certificate program explores the current framework of youth and young adult ministry in context with Partners in the Gospel. Curriculum includes outreach projects at the end of each session, and equips ministers for successful youth ministry and young adult programs within the parish family setting.
For current and future youth and young adult ministers, and others who will minister to these age groups. Participants experience class as a cohort within the Christifideles program and will also benefit from retreats, evenings of reflection, and other Christifideles activities.
More information about the certificate in youth and young adult ministry
For questions contact Kimberly Abadir, Director of Lifelong Formation.