University of Dayton VLCFF Certification Programs
The Office of Evangelization and Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta has entered into a relationship with the University of Dayton, a highly respected Catholic university, and the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) to provide an opportunity for certification by enrolling in one of three VLCFF specific programs.
Certificate in Youth Ministry Program Overview
The Office of Evangelization & Discipleship in cooperation with the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) at the University of Dayton is offering a Certificate in Youth Ministry Program that is designed for catechists who desire to specialize in Youth Ministry.
The Certificate in Youth Ministry Program equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools, and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth.
The program consists of eight 5 week courses; three introductory and five core youth ministry courses.
Updated: March 13, 2024
Certificate in Catechesis Program Overview
The Office of Evangelization & Discipleship in cooperation with the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) at the University of Dayton is offering a Certificate in Catechesis Program that is designed for catechists, teachers and parish leaders who desire to expand their knowledge of the fundamentals of Catholic Church teaching. The program consists of two levels of study and 12 courses of study in theology, methods and formation. The two levels must be taken in order.
Updated: March 13, 2024
Certificate in Adult Formation Leadership Overview
The Office of Evangelization & Discipleship in cooperation with the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) at the University of Dayton is offering a Certificate in Adult Formation Leadership Program (AFL) that is designed for adults in parish or diocesan ministry wishing to design, implement and facilitate adult learning and faith formation for all adults as Adult Faith Formation leaders/coordinators/catechists/facilitators in parishes or dioceses.
The AFL Program consists of eight (8) courses.
Updated: March 13, 2024
The Archdiocese of Atlanta (AoA) is a partner diocese with VLCFF. This affiliation provides a reduced 50% tuition incentive for all students from AoA who enroll in VLCFF courses or programs. To further encourage and support parish leaders to achieve advanced certificate status in Catechesis and Youth Ministry, the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship offers an additional tuition incentive to further reduce the cost to the student.
