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Youth Leader Update 16/08/18

www.cam.org.au/youth

Celebrating the Year of Youth 2018 - click HERE for more information

Dear Youth Leader,

Dear Youth Leaders,

August marks the launch of the 2019 Youth Ministry Partnership Program. This program is designed to support parish-based youth ministry. See below for more info for both parishes and youth ministers. We also would like to share with youth leaders the opportunity to understand and learn more about the Plenary Council 2020. We are holding a youth-focused event so that young people can both have their say, and experience the ‘Listening and Dialogue’ process. It is hoped that people who attend this event will then be able to host other sessions in their local parishes. Details below.

We are also very close to announcing the details about Melbourne's involvement in World Youth Day Panama... stay tuned!

God Bless,
The AOY team

Applications for the 2019 Youth Ministry Partnership Program are now open

The Youth Ministry Partnership Program supports parish-based youth ministry by linking parishes with a Youth Minister. Through the 14-month program, the Archdiocesan Office for Youth works with parishes to identify their goals for youth ministry. At the same time, the AOY works with the youth minister to provide training and support their development as a leader.

The Youth Ministry Partnership Program is ideal for parishes who:
•   Are seeking to establish youth ministry in their community
•   Are able to identify a mentor from the parish community to support the Youth Minister
•   Have the support of the parish community to invest in youth ministry

Three program options are available:
Option 1: 5 hours/week volunteer
Option 2: 10 hours/week employee
Option 3: 15 hours/week employee

For comprehensive information on the program, download the booklet HERE

To apply, download and fill in application forms. For Youth Ministers HERE or for Parishes HERE. (If filling in the PDF, we recommend you download the form to your desktop before typing in details).

Five parishes and six youth ministers participated in the 2018 Partnership Program. Read about the experience of St Macartan’s Parish in Mornington HERE

Melbourne Youth - Have Your Say!

The upcoming Plenary Council is a unique opportunity to listen to and discern what God is asking of us in our Church. Join us at an AOY Plenary Listening and Dialogue session to be held on Thursday 13 September 8-9.30pm at the Cardinal Knox Centre. This will be a chance for young people to have their say and experience the ‘Listening and Dialogue’ process so they can host other sessions in their local youth and young adult groups. Pizza available for a gold coin donation - RSVP to make sure there are enough slices! Details HERE

World Youth Day 2019 home and away!

We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Summer School of Evangelisation will be your World Youth Day at Home, hosted by the Disciples of Jesus in partnership with the AOY. The 2019 Summer School will take place in Kyneton so save the dates 20-27 January 2019 (the same dates as the international World Youth Day) and stay tuned for more details!

Also... our new Archbishop has announced that Melbourne will be taking a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama via Mexico! Details are still being finalised but if you are over 18 and interested in attending, register your interest HERE

Fr Christian Fini OMI presents at LEAD

A huge thanks to all who attended LEAD Youth Ministry training day – what a great turn out to talk about sustainable youth ministry and a range of other great youth ministry topics! We filmed Fr Fini’s keynote and workshop. To view his keynote on “Creating a culture of leadership”, see HERE or to see his practical workshop on “Structures of Sustainability”, see HERE

Other Bits 'N' Pieces

Six30 Holy Hour – every Thursday night from 6.30pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Details HERE

Positions vacant
The Melbourne Archdiocese has a range of positions available at the moment, details HERE

The CAPSA National Week of Prayer & Action (20 – 31 Aug). CAPSA is the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum. To find out more and get involved see HERE

Sparks of Beauty: In the Zone (28 Aug)
A conversation on the role of sport in building community, celebrating the human spirit and imparting worth— and not just the monetary kind. Featuring voices from Melbourne’s other religion: Footy! With Richmond player and coach Mervyn Keane and AFLW Best & Fairest winner Emma Kearney. DETAILS

Melbourne Catholic Youth Games (25 Aug)
Register your teams now for indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, table tennis, chess and uno! Held at Mazenod College, Mulgrave. DETAILS

The Vinnies Social Extravaganza (25 Aug) Young Vinnies are hosting a social night of fun at the Melba Speigletent. All welcome. Details HERE.

iThirst (29 Aug & 12 Sept)
Young Adult (18-35) group run by the Emmanuel Community in Hawthorn. DETAILS

T@P (3 Sept)
Simon Carrington presents on 'How to Get the Most Out of Mass" DETAILS

Made for Greatness (15 Sept)
Vietnamese Youth Festival held at St Joseph's Collingwood! DETAILS

Mass for Young Adults (19 Sept)
Monthly at St Peters and Pauls, South Melbourne. DETAILS

Ignite 2018: Empty (Brisbane 27-30 Sept)
Ignite Conference is a national Catholic youth conference held annually. Every year it draws 1500+ adults, students, kids, ministry leaders, teachers, priests and religious. DETAILS

Vinnies Youth Retreat (5-7 Oct)
The ‘Work of Love’ retreat will provide an opportunity for Young Vincentians to meet other Young Vincentians. Open to all. DETAILS

After more AOY events - see our calendar HERE