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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.

July 2022 Newsletter

Blessed Carlo Institute
Registration 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 Fr. Koopman, Fr. Trenta, and Dr. Johnson will teach classes, Dan DeMatte, Miguel Chavez, and Nellie Krawczynski will lead workshops, and we will have off-campus excursions. Register HERE

Fostering a Heart for Teens
YM Volunteer Training

August 20, 9am-3pm, St. Barnabas

Youth ministers are invited to bring your volunteers for a day of training and prayer.  There will be time to talk in parish groups, and time to pray together in Adoration.  Cost is $25.  Register HERE.

YM Formation Event
Creating Your YM Calendar

Thursday, July 7, 10am-noon, St. Mary, Hudson

Bring your calendar, your YM resources, your list of ideas, and let's bounce ideas off each other and plan out your fall semester. Please RSVP HERE.

Street Evangelization Training
Share the Joy of the Gospel


Wednesday, July 6, 2pm, St. Emeric, Cleveland

The Church needs men and women who are passionate about sharing the joy of their faith! Youth & campus ministers are encouraged to come and bring young adults and your adult volunteers to be trained in how to evangelize by listening to others, praying with people, and sharing your joy in Christ.  Free training is the provided by the Office of Missionary Discipleship - on Miguel Chavez's last day working for the diocese. Share this flyer with others. Questions? Email Miguel.
  • 2pm - Gather
  • 5pm - Mass
  • 8pm - Night Prayer
  • 8:15pm - Reception

BBQ with the Bishop for Discerners

Wednesday, August 3, 5pm, Seminary

Do you know any young men who are discerning the priesthood?  Priests and youth ministers are encouraged to both invite and accompany guys to the seminary for prayer and cookout with Bishop Malesic and seminarians. Print this flyer to give to any men you know who are discerning and may like to attend. RSVP by July 25.

  • 5:00pm Arrival
  • 5:30pm Evening Prayer
  • 5:45pm BBQ

Bishop's Convocation

August 12, 8:30am–2pm, Walsh Jesuit High School, Cuyahoga Falls

You are invited by the Secretariats of Catechetical Formation and Catholic Education to the 2022-2023 Bishop’s Convocation to launch the ministry year. Mass will be celebrated at 9am with Bishop Malesic. Based on the first year of the National Eucharistic Revival, the keynote speaker is Fr. Paul Turner who has recently written two books on the Eucharist: Real Presence and Becoming Eucharistic People

Youth Ministers and Campus Ministers are encouraged to attend.  Register HERE by July 15.

TOB CLE Book Study for Parents!

 
Tuesdays, July 12 - August 2, 9-11am OR 7-9pm
St Basil Parish Annex, Brecksville

This would be great both for you AND to share with the parents of your teens! Join with other parents and educators to read this book in community and ask questions during a 4-week book study. Their secret lies in an approach that begins not with the Bible or Church teaching but with the natural law.

​*teachers can earn 1.5 CEU’s for this series*

Registration closes July 5.

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.

Hillbilly Thomists

Free Concert!

Thursday, August 4, 7pm, St. Wendelin Parish

The Hillbilly Thomists are coming to CLE!  There will be food trucks, a beer tent, ice cream, and more. 

We'll end the night with night prayer with our newly minted Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost presiding. (He will be ordained that very morning!)  Print this flyer with details that you can hang at your parish or share with your young adults.

Want to be a part of the event and help it run smoothly?  They need help!  Sign up HERE.

The FEST


August 7, Center for Pastoral Leadership
 
Bring teens to a free day of faith, family and fun!  Music by Rhett Walker, Micah Tyler, We the Kingdom, Phil Wickham, and Crowder. Walk the grounds of the CPL, find inspiring displays, engaging activities for every age, and enjoy your favorite summertime food.  Take a tour of the newly renovated seminary. Join Bishop Malesic for the giant outdoor closing Mass around 8pm. Check HERE for details.

If you or your teens would like to volunteer for the event, they need tons help! (And you get free stuff!) Check out volunteer details HERE.

Vocation Office Events 2022-2023

 
Get these Vocation Office Events on your calendar!
  • Duc in Altum
  • XLTs
  • Discovery Days
  • Family Day at the Sem
  • BBQ with the Bishop
  • Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
  • Discernment Groups
  • and more!

988 Lifeline

Call or Text


988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. Click HERE to learn more.  Please share this information with your teens.

Post Roe v Wade

 
Praise God for this victory for life! But the work continues, and we need YOUR help. The Catholic Church is often accused of only caring about babies until they are born, but we know that this is far far from the truth. We have so many resources to help mothers, fathers, and children FLOURISH. Please help share those resources with your parish and teens, equipping them to share those resources with their friends.

EMHC Trainings

 
Do you have teens or volunteers who have a devotion to the Eucharist and would make a great Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Or perhaps you have never been trained? As soon as spring semester of junior year of high school, teens can be commissioned as EMHCs.  Contact your pastor to ask him to invite people you recommend.  Summer training sessions from the Office of Worship have been scheduled:
  • Sunday, July 10, 2:00-4:30pm, St. Brendan, North Olmsted
  • Tuesday, July 19, 7:00-9:30pm, St. Albert the Great, North Royalton
  • Sunday, July 31, 2:00-4:30pm, St. Patrick, Wellington
Registration links have been sent to parishes.  Ask your pastor how sign up. There will also be a round of sessions offered in the fall.

Eucharistic Revival Begins


June 2022 – June 2023: Year of Diocesan Revival
  • Stay tuned for upcoming diocesan events!
  • Invitations into a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ
  • Online formation and resources for a deeper understanding of the Eucharist
  • First class relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel González García go on national tour (and we are working to bring them to CLE!)
June 2023 – July 2024: Year of Parish Revival
  • Resources to learn more about the Holy Mass
  • Eucharistic missions
  • Increased eucharistic devotion at the parish level
  • Organic movements of the Holy Spirit
  • Local evangelization efforts
July 17-21, 2024
  • The first National Eucharistic Congress in nearly half a century will take place in Indianapolis.
July 2024 – June 2025: Year of the National Eucharistic Congress and Missionary Sending
  • The entire US Church will go on mission to share the gift of our Eucharistic Lord with our local communities and beyond! This will not be accomplished in any one single way. We encourage you to enter into this missionary spirit with your own unique charism and talents.

Coffee & Conversations

 

Francine, the Director of Youth Ministry, wants to meet with YOU!  If it's been awhile, please consider signing up for one. It's a chance to chat, share how you & your ministry are doing, and discuss how the Office of Youth Ministry can serve you.

This can be with the youth minister, campus minister, priest, parish staff members... whomever you like.

YOU choose the location... your parish, a local restaurant/coffee shop (my treat), online, on the phone... Sign up HERE.

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 go on sale September 1.

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
Check out the Eucharistic Revival Launch video from the Eucharistic Procession & XLT on June 11!

Other News

July 30, 2022


Becoming Fire will be an amazing opportunity for young adults in Cleveland to gather together in fellowship, worship together, enjoy live music and great food, and to hear from inspirational speakers. Register HERE.
This in-person, overnight, weekend retreat for adult men and women focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to heal the whole person. Emotional, psychological, relational, even physical aspects of our lives need the healing touch of Christ. 
Speakers include: Fr. Ryan Mann, Trapper Jack, & Jen Ricard. The content will follow the outline of the book Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. Experiences include an opportunity for confession, Adoration. Prayer with Peter's Shadow healing prayer teams, small group time and individual reflection.
Registration closes July 8.​
St. Ladislas Parish in Westlake is hiring a full-time Pastoral Associate for Youth and Young Adults.  Click HERE for more details.
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Gates Mills is hiring a full-time High School Parish Youth Minister. Click HERE for more details.
St. Clarence Parish in North Olmsted is hiring a full-time Youth Ministry Pastoral Associate. Click HERE for more details.
Holy Spirit Parish in Avon is hiring a full-time Youth Minister.  Click HERE for more details.
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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