Training Resources

YDisciple is offering a free one year subscription to all Kansas City - St. Joseph Parishes. Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information. 

 YDisciple is a toolbox of training resources for adults and teaching resources for teens specifically designed with small groups in mind. 

The mission of the Catholic Church is to make disciples. A fundamental component in this process is sharing our faith with others; however, very few Catholics have been equipped with the skills to do so. 

Every Catholic a Disciple Maker is a step-by-step study guide to basic evangelization skills and effective strategies for navigating faith-based conversations.   

 The Clear Path for Discipleship is a guided learning and self-discovery process that equips pastors and parish leadership to self-evaluate their current ministry situation and needs. After which they can custom design solutions to meet their particular challenges. The process helps parish leaders form a plan addressing the needs of people at every stage of faith development, thus forming missionary disciples. 

The Catechetical Institute of Franciscan University offers online formation and training for youth minister, DRE's, catechists and catechetical leaders. As part of Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph Equipped program Franciscan at Home offers ministry certificates in a variety of catechetical tracks all from the comfort of your home.