The Office of Youth Ministry strives to minister to those who minister to the teens of our diocese, working together to share the joy of Christ for the salvation of souls.
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Blessed Carlo Institute
Registration Now Open!
August 9-12, Center for Pastoral Leadership
We are excited to launch this new adventure in our diocese to form and equip youth ministers! Fr. Damian Ference and Francine Costantini are the Co-Directors of this four-day, three-night summer institute. Seminary faculty will teach classes, ministry experts will lead workshops, and we will have off-campus excursions. Spots are very limited. Register or learn more HERE.
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Save the Date
for CLE 21:6!
January 7, 2023, John Carroll University
As you are creating your youth ministry calendar for next year, make sure to schedule CLE 21:6, our diocesan high school youth conference! Tickets will go on sale September 1,
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A Post-Roe Reality?
With the Supreme Court’s upcoming Dobbs v. Jackson decision and the likelihood of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it is vital that we help get the word out about all the ways our Catholic Church has and will continue to walk with and support mothers and families in need. Please be prepared to accompany your teens through these important concerns. Parishes are encouraged to launch Walking Moms In Need groups. Perhaps this is something with which your teens could help! |
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CLE Priest Ordinations
Saturday, May 21, 10am, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Our diocese will soon get three new priests! Deacons Joseph Menkhaus, Scott Swinerton, and David Verbsky will be ordained. The Mass is open to the public, so bring some teens! It is a fantastic way to start conversations about vocations and discernment. Make it an annual youth ministry event for your teens.
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Youth & Young Adult Minister Appreciation Cookout
Tuesday, June 7, 10am-2pm, Center for Pastoral Leadership
In recognition and thanksgiving for all that you do for the youth of our diocese and in support of vocations, the Vocation Office would like to extend an invitation to a youth & young adult minister appreciation cookout. Please come and rest with the Lord, enjoy time together, and enjoy some good food and drink. Please RSVP by May 30th HERE.
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YM Formation Event
All About Volunteers
Wednesday, June 8, 10am-noon, St. Rita
Recruiting, Hiring/Firing, Training, Forming... What are some best practices when it comes to creating a team of adults to serve our youth? Come share ideas and best practices. Be ready to take lots of notes! Please RSVP HERE.
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Eucharistic Revival Launch
Mass, Procession, and XLT
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Bring teens to be part of the diocesan launch of the Eucharistic Revival! We will start with Mass at the Cathedral, a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Cleveland to St. Peter Church, and a big XLT - Eucharistic Adoration with praise & worship music. Bishop Malesic will preside at Adoration, and Fr. Damian Ference will preach. All are welcome! Plan to bring teens with you, and invite young adults, families, and parishioners of all ages to be part of this exciting event! Share this FLYER to help promote the evening.
- 4:30pm Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
- Eucharistic Procession to St. Peter Church on Superior Ave
- XLT at St. Peter Church (starting around 6:15pm)
- Social & food to follow
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Come & See Retreat
Poor Clare Colettine Nuns
June 3-5, Cleveland
Do you know any young women who may have a calling to a contemplative vocation? Encourage them to participate in this rare opportunity with the Poor Clare Colettine Nuns of Cleveland.
The retreat is from 4pm Friday, June 3 to 3:30pm Sunday, June 5. Each day includes talks by nuns and priests, praying the Divine Office with the sisters, opportunities for Q&A with the nuns, and personal time for prayer, Eucharistic adoration, and reflection. Each day will begin with Holy Mass in the public Chapel, and end with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Housing will be arranged as needed in a nearby motel for out-of-towners. To register, visit their website. For more information, please contact the sisters at clare.colette@mail.com, or call 216-941-2820.
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Mission Mondays
Mondays in June
Hosted by Our Lady of Guadaloupe, Ss. Cosmas & Damian, St. Rita, and the Church of the Resurrection, all teens are invited! Every Monday in June, teens will come together for fellowship, worship, service, and prayer during this local service work camp.
June 6 will be an evening kickoff event with food, games, prizes, praise and worship at the campfire, and a guest speaker. The other 3 days begin at 8am with Mass, then we go off site to different non-profit organizations, where we serve our community. When we return, we will have group games, guest speakers, worship music, adoration, and share in dinner together. Our day concludes around 9pm. Hours that are spent providing service are eligible for Community service hours for school. You are welcome to share this with your teens or bring a group! Contact Matt Griffith for more info. Sign up HERE.
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Archbishop Lyke Conference
June 14-18, Grapevine, TX
The Lyke Conference gathers liturgical ministers serving the African American and Black Catholic experiences. Presenters include Dr. Ansel Agustine (New Orleans), Cheryl Cattledge (Chicago), James Conway (Baltimore), and Fr. Ajani Gibson (New Orleans).
The theme this year is Listen to the Lambs: Black Confirmation - Rejoicing in the Gifts of the Young. Find more information HERE.
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Teens Encounter Christ
July 22-24 & October 14-16, St. Leonard Youth Retreat Center, Avon
TEC is a weekend retreat with the primary goal of facilitating an encounter with Christ for those who are searching for deeper meaning, purpose, and hope in life, and who desire an authentic relationship with God within a community of believers. TEC is specifically designed for teens who are at least 17 years old or in their junior year of high school, although young adults and adults are also welcome to participate. Apply HERE.
Northcoast Spirit TEC is offering any youth or campus minister the opportunity to make the retreat for free. This scholarship provides a chance for you to go on a retreat without any responsibilities and experience TEC firsthand so as to be able to speak to your teens about the weekend. For more information on the scholarship, contact Katherine Komar.
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Be Part of a National Study on Youth Ministers
Help make a difference as to how the bishops see the field of youth ministry. This national study already has the ears of the USCCB, so the more of us serving as youth ministers who participate, the better they can serve the young Church.
We know we need to better support youth ministers, but the Church has not quite figured out how to do it well. The Ministry Training Source believes that if they do this research well - get real and unfiltered experiences and thoughts of youth ministers - it will make a difference in how the Church forms, supports, and creates sustainability for youth ministers.
It is a great discussion and won't take too much time or effort. Please consider signing up for a 90-minute focus group. You can find out more HERE. |
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Save the Dates!
- July 7 - YM Formation
- Creating Your YM Calendar
- Aug 7-15 - Nine Nights of Night Prayer
- Aug 9-12 - Blessed Carlo Institute
- Aug 20 - Fostering a Heart for Teens
- Training Day for YM volunteers
- Sept 14 - Youth Minister & Pastor Gathering
- Annual meeting & lunch with bishop
- Oct 9 - Holy Fire Great Lakes
- Region 6 Middle School Conference
- Jan 7 - CLE 21:6
- Diocesan High School Conference
- April 24 - Workshop with Sherry Weddell
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Each year, NET Missionaries trains ~150 missionaries, ages 18-28, and sends them across the country to over 110 dioceses to minister to young people. NET has a new Recruiting Referral Program. If a young adult you recommend to NET serves as a missionary for the 2022-2023 year, NET will give you $200 to use in one of four ways:
- Towards your ministry
- Towards a future NET retreat
- Towards a YDisciple subscription
- Towards that missionary's support funds
Click HERE to refer someone. Send potential missionaries HERE for more info. |
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Help your teens be noticed, named, and known. This digital booklet from Springtide Research Institute holds dozens of stories submitted by young people ages 13 to 25, celebrating an experience of belonging and connection from the past school year. You’ll also find research-backed strategies and resources for those looking to address the loneliness epidemic among young people.
You can also join their Belongingness Challenge to help your teens feel connected to your parish. We know that belonging leads to believing. What can you do to help teens feel like they belong? |
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Our Lady of Victory Parish in Tallmadge is hiring a full-time Youth/Young Adult Minister. Click HERE for more details. |
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Holy Spirit Parish in Avon is hiring a full-time Youth Minister. Click HERE for more details. |
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St. Ladislas Parish in Westlake is hiring a full-time Youth Minister. Click HERE for more details. |
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