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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Mid-November 2021 Newsletter
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CLE 21:6
Diocesan Youth Conference
LESS THAN 30 TICKETS LEFT!
Be a part of this gathering of high school teens on Saturday, January 8, at John Carroll University. Ticket sales were suppose to end Nov 15, but will be extended a few extra days until we completely sell out! To purchase tickets for your group and learn more, go to: dioceseofcleveland.org/cle216. The Digital Media Kit provides editable flyers, Instagram posts, and more that you can use to promote the event to your teens and families.
If tickets sell out before you are able to purchase them, please email Francine to get on the wait list.
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Global Celebration of Young People
November 20-21, Christ the King Sunday
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced that the Annual Celebration of Youth and Young Adults is being moved from Palm Sunday to the Solemnity of Christ the King. The USCCB has created a shorter Liturgical Guide, which include suggestions for Prayer of the Faithful and a blessing over youth and young adults that can be used at Masses this weekend.
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For a Synodal Church
Communion, Participation, Mission
YOUTH MINISTER SESSION:
November 30, 10am-noon, Cathedral Square
Join other youth ministers for a listening session (and an excuse to get together to pray & hang out with each other). Pope Francis has called us to be a listening Church, and wants to hear from everyone, including you and your teens! The diocesan discernment will culminate in a “Pre-Synodal Meeting” early next year. Learn more about the Synod process HERE. RSVP to Francine if you can be there on November 30.
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Youth Minister Formation
Below are upcoming training opportunities for youth & campus ministers (most from 10am-noon; note that later dates are still tentative). These topics and times are based on the results of the evaluation/survey from our Sept 15 Pastor & YM Gathering. For more details, check out this FLYER. Please consider taking five minutes to do this SURVEY to indicate your interest level and if you would be willing to host one of the trainings.
- November 30 - Synodal Listening
- December 15 - How to Engage More Teens
- January 26 - Unpacking Springtide's Navigating Uncertainty
- March 10 - Teen Mental Health
- May 12 - Gifts: Yours & Volunteers
- June 8 - Volunteers: Recruiting, Hiring/Firing, Training, Forming
- July 7 - Creating Your YM Calendar
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Catholic Youth Ministry Summit
January 10-13, Centerburg, Ohio
Damascus Catholic Mission Campus (home of Catholic Youth Summer Camp) and Franciscan University of Steubenville are offering a place of Encouragement, a community of Supportive Fellowship, and a time of Apostolic Witness.
Check out the website for updates HERE. The price for the event is $450 and there is a $100 per person discount if we register 10+ people as a diocesan group. Youth ministers and volunteers are welcome to come and be refreshed with deep prayer and witness. If you're interested in attending, please contact Francine by November 30.
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Knights of Columbus Catechetical Media Grants
Need a new projector or screen? The Ohio Knights of Columbus are generous to make funding available for parishes, schools and diocesan organizations in order to purchase catechetical media & media equipment. Funds will be limited to $1,000 per organization, so you might not get the full amount you need, but it would make a great dent! Applications are due November 30 and can be found HERE.
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Secret Santa
December 29, 1:30-3:30pm
Calling all youth and campus ministers, and all those who minister to teens! Join us for the second annual Office of Youth Ministry Secret Santa gift exchange!
To learn more or to sign up, click HERE by December 6.
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Sidewalk Advocates for Life Training
The Cleveland chapter is offering training on December 4 for those interested in learning how to be a loving, gentle, and helpful support for women during some of their most painful and vulnerable moments as they consider an abortion. Please contact Andy Philbin for more information and to see how you can offer real help and aid to give woman an opportunity to choose life. He would also make a FANTASTIC speaker for your teens!
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Save the Dates!
- Jan 7, 7:30pm - YM Hang Out with David Calavitta
- Feb 8 - Youth Ministry Mindset Event
- Feb 22 - Desert Day Retreat
- April 28 - YM Semi-Annual Gathering
- Aug 20 - Fostering a Heart for Teens
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Assumption Parish, Broadview Heights is hiring a full-time Youth Ministry Director. Click HERE for more details.
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Annie Grandell from YDisciple & NET Ministries, along with Joshua Danis and Jordan Biere from Alpha, bring their voices and unique perspectives together for this limited series to talk about shifting our mindset in youth ministry. Special guests include: Katie Prejean McGrady, Jim Beckman, and more! Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app HERE.
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Hallow
If you haven't tried it yet, Hallow is a great app to deepen your prayer life. There is a free version, and a subscription one which unlocks many more guided prayer experiences. Try a 3-month trail by clicking HERE.
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February 4-6
Loyola Retreat House, Green
TOB CLE is hosting a silent retreat weekend for adults. Retreat includes three formation meetings to prepare for retreat, covering topics of fasting, Scripture, journaling, icons, and silence. Read more HERE.
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