The Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) is a weeklong training event designed to teach young people the skills necessary for effective leadership with other youth and adults in a parish or community setting.
CLI offers an opportunity for leadership development through an intense period of learning and community living. The program is an in-depth experience of skills development in the areas of organization, communication and motivation, as well as personal growth, which enables each young person to discover his/her own leadership style.
CLI looks for young people who are preparing to enter their freshman, sophomore or junior year of high school and show great promise of being future leaders in the Church. The skills you’ll gain this week will allow you to do great and extraordinary things as a leader, not only in your parish, but in the community and as an adult.
Here is What You’ll Experience:
- Leadership
- Liturgy
- Praise and Worship
- Communication Skills
- Public Speaking Skills
- Planning Skills
- Vocations
- Apologetics
- Evangelization
Make Friendships:
You will work together in small groups. The small group is also a place to share insights on special topics such as:
- Prayer
- Leadership Styles
- Shared Leadership
- Affirmation
Prayer and Relaxation:
Time is given each day for recreation, relaxation, prayer and the Eucharist. There’s also time to get to know other youth from the diocese.