Welcome to the Office of Youth Ministry
Evangelization Training
March 6, 7, 8, 2010
On March 6, 7 and 8 we will be holding an Evangelization Training, featuring national speaker and trainer, Frank Mercadante. This training, "Sharing the Good News with Others", will be for youth and adults. It will take place in two locations, Saturday, March 6, at St. Mary, Chelsea and Sunday, March 7, at St. Gerard, Lansing. Download registration packet for both adult and youth registrations. As your parish develops its evangelization outreach please send your teens and adult for this great opportunity to learn how to effectively share our faith with others.
Middle School Rally
March 13, 2010
Lumen Christi Catholic High School, Jackson
This year’s Middle School Rally is March 13, 2010, C.I.A. “Christ In All”, at Lumen Christi Catholic High School in Jackson. Our keynote is Bob Rice and Fr. Jerry Vinke will be celebrating Mass with us. Inspirational message, Metro Inflatables, music, dance, great food and an awesome celebration of faith are featured. Please find links below for the parish Rally pack, brochures and posters to print. Two posters and five brochures have been mailed to each parish. Please contact the Office of Youth Ministry if you need more information. Peace!
2010 Middle School Rally Brochure & Registration
Parish Packet
Rally Poster (small)
Rally Poster (large)
Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp (DYLC)
June 20 - 25, 2010
Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp (DYLC) is June 20-25, 2010 at Bethany House. This formation experience for high school youth, called to leadership in their parish community, is now open for registration. Please find link to all forms below. Applicants will need to work with their parish youth ministry to apply. Applicants must have completed ninth grade this school year and still be in high school next year to participate in this leadership formation experience. Please contact our youth ministry office if you have any questions.
World Youth Day
Madrid, Spain - August, 2011
Basic Information / Diocesan Contacts
Pilgrimage Hosted by the Diocese of Lansing
Pilgrimage Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi, Ann Arbor (ages 16-35)
Pilgrimage Hosted by St. Robert, Flushing
World Youth Day: Reasons to Go (or not)
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
Summer, 2010 Registration Form
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
Safe Environment Office
Links
