Welcome to the Office of Youth Ministry
Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp
25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner
Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp - This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of this camp, forming young Christian disciples for ministry in the Church. The impact of their ministry in the past is immeasurable. On October 16 there will be an anniversary dinner at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing.
Click here to view and download the event flyer.
For online registration and payment please click here.
You may choose to make and pay for dinner reservations, make a donation for the DYLC Scholarship Fund, or both.
Below are links to documents detailing the event and other information about DYLC. We hope you can join us!
DYLC 2010 FAQs
Sponsorship Levels
Parent Reflection
Diocesan Parishes with 20 or more participants
Here it is! Parish Registration Pack for Jamboree 2010
“ Where Would Jesus Be? ”
Plans are well underway for Jamboree to be held once again at the Lansing Center on November 7, 2010. The following information will help you with the registration process for Jamboree. We have also included a time line so that you do not fall behind in your Jamboree preparations. Included in the parish pack are; Jack & Paty Armstrong Friend of Youth Nomination Forms, permission slips, health forms, group registration cover sheet to be turned in by Parish CYM, and more. Should you have any questions, please contact Margaret Grima at 517-342-2555.
Jamboree Brochure and Registration
Jamboree Poster
Parish Leader Packet
Greetings in Christ.
Youth Committee applications have been given to this year's DYLC participants. Please pass these apps along to past participants at DYLC or the basic training overnight in July. Applications (click here to download application ) are due in August, as indicated on the forms. All diocesan programs are a result of the collaborative efforts of our adults and teens. They come from all over the diocese and make what we offer truly ours. You may also want to join one of these committees. If so please contact me. Peace!
Love in Jesus,
Pat Rinker
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Intro to Youth Ministry
Attention all parish leaders responsible for formation of pastoral leadership in youth ministry: Please budget time and money for the RST 215 course, Intro to Youth Ministry. It is one of two course required for all Coordinators of Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Lansing for Level II of their ministry formation. This course, offered, January - May 2011, will be offered at Holy Family Parish, Grand Blanc. The choice of location will make it possible for youth ministry leaders from the Diocese of Saginaw to register and attend. Information pamphlet is here. Registration form will be available in the Fall.
For more details, click here.
World Youth Day
Madrid, Spain - August, 2011
World Youth Day - World Headquarters - Madrid Site
Pilgrimage Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi, Ann Arbor (ages 16-35)
Pilgrimage Hosted by St. Robert, Flushing
Pilgrimage Hosted by St. John, Davison
Parish Youth Ministry Evaluation Tool
The Parish Youth Ministry Evaluation Tool can be used with the Catechetical Review Manual provided through the Office of Catechesis or on its own. It is here to assist you in providing the highest quality ministry with youth in your parish, cluster and region. This tool is the result of nine months of work with our Diocesan CYM Advisory Committee and readers in parish and diocesan ministries. Please contact our office if you need assistance.
Pastoral Response to Pornography
The introduction to the youth section of the Pastoral Response to pornography begins:
“Despite age laws on the access of pornography, teenagers are frequently and profoundly exposed to the materials. Some will be linked to Internet websites by extraneous search results or pop-up windows. Others will be exposed through film, television, or print media. What may begin as idle curiosity can quickly become a deeper problem of addiction.”.
The section then begins by addressing the various issues of teens and pornography. Introductory comments and insights will begin each section. Download this file for the full youth section filled with strategies and resources for ministry with young adults.
Siena Heights University
Program in Theological Studies
at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing -
Ministry Formation Program
Please send completed form to Ministry Formation Program, 228 North Walnut Street, Lansing, MI, 48933.
Because of the new diocesan requirements for course payment, when your form is received by the office you will receive new payment instructions.
Please note that the Diocesan Scholarship is still in place - members of the diocese will receive ¼ scholarship remittance of the total tuition, with the approval of their pastor. ($198.75)
Just a reminder that Siena Heights University because of its commitment to support ministry in the Church has already discounted the course tuition from what one would pay if attending courses on the Adrian Campus.
Guidelines for Overnight Trips with Youth and Teens
Links
St. Andrew Youth Group
St. Francis of Assisi High School Youth Group
St. Joseph, Adrian Youth Ministry Website
St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Brighton High School Youth Group
Scouting
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Youth Ministry Requires:
- Competent Ministers
- Communication and collaboration between pastor and staff, youth and adults, parish and diocese.
- Prayer
- Family-centered approaches
- Opportunities for pastoral care, guidance, and healing
- Opportunities for service and justice involvement
- Education
- Opportunities for retreats
- Development of Catholic identity
- Development of leadership skills
- Help in building relationships
- An enjoyable atmosphere
Youth Ministry Goals:
The office of Youth Ministry has three main goals. They are:
1. To be a resource to parishes who wish to start or enhance their young ministry program.
2. To provide training and formation for parish youth ministers, volunteer, and professional.
3. To sponsor diocesan level youth ministry programming.
Diocesan parishes
Office of the bishop
Offices and ministries
Councils and Commissions
Vocations
Child and Youth Protection
Links
