Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Saskatoon

I'm sorry to say I've had to make the call to cancel the planned Momentum Youth Rally for Saturday, April 28th. I know that's not a popular decision, but a necessary one.

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So we're getting ready for our 2nd annual Diocesan Youth Rally "Momentum" for grades 6-8 on April 28th at our new Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon! Bishop Donald Bolen will be with us to celebrate mass at 5 PM, and our keynote speaker is Greg Thompson from Alabama! (www.gtministry.org).

The theme this year is "The Voice" - to go along with Vocation Sunday! It is going to be a blast!

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Ok, I do love that Beatle's song... but that's not quite the revolution I'm talking about. We're talking about the Chalice Revolution kicking off this winter in the hopes of raising money to buy some goats and other practical stuff for families in need in developing countries.

For a refresher read this.

Some of you may just be getting on board, some of you may be hitting a slump or need some inspiration. So below is a list of a lot of the great ideas our young people came up with at Inception on Oct. 22nd. Be inspired; but then don't let it become expired - go do something! Make a difference in someone's life this Christmas. Get a little less, give a little more.

A wii game or a goat for a family in need? A family night at the movies, or a goat to provide income to a family sruggling to survive. We are so blessed and should be grateful for all that the Lord has given us. Show that gratefulness, by sharing the gifts and blessings you have received.

Let's be the revolution of love this world needs. Here's some ideas how to do it:

-Bakes sales at church and school

-Dance

-Bottle Drive

-School/Church Presentations - also to Knights of Columbus, CWL, Parish council, Finance etc.

-Jelly Bean Guess

-Games Night

-Help neighbours do little chores for money

-Car wash

-Penny race

-Annoucement after mass

-Garage sale

-Sell hot chocolate at skating rink

-Girls club connection

-Create personal goat to donate

-Talent Show

-Share idea door to door, offer to rake leaves (now shovel I guess!)

-Appeal to family and friends over phone, letters, email

-Ask principal to announce at school on intercom annoucements

-Chores at home for some money.

-Walk dogs

-Help with Pancake breakfast, profits go to Chalice Revolution?

-Advertizing campaign explaining what, and how to donate directly

-% of Babysitting money.

-Appeal to your friends to pitch in  - buy a goat as a crew!

-Ask family and friends to give money to it instead of one more christmas gift

-Youth speak after masses

-Youth group do service or social night for parish to raise money

-Get school justice groups involved

-Ask CE classroom to try to buy a couple goats as a class.

-Work with challenge/conquest groups.

-Speak to mother's groups, men's groups to see if their families want to participate.

-Give portion of work money or allowance to goat fund.

These and many more are just the beginning of small ways you can make a difference!

Last night the Youth Ministry Office of the Diocese of Saskatoon hosted an event called Inception. There we challenged young people to start living and working for Christ everyday - to take up the challenge of what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ. In the spirit of Blessed John Paul II, to be not afraid to be change agents in the world through simple acts of love! 

So the Chalice Revolution was born. 

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Hey Everyone!

So we're getting ready for our first ever Diocesan Youth Rally "Momentum" for grades 6-8 on April 30th at Holy Spirit Parish in Saskatoon! Bishop Donald Bolen will be with us to celebrate mass at 5 PM, and our keynote speaker is Michael Chiasson from Calgary (www.allaccessministries.com).

I strongly encourage you to pass this on to your local youth coordinator or volunteer and share this with youth in your church and local schools! The goal is to give youth a day of inspiration while experiencing the church on a larger Diocesan scale. Lets fill the church with hundreds of students! It is my hope that they can be encouraged on their faith journey and an increased desire to serve the world with the gifts God has given them.

This has come out of the need spoken after the reordering of sacraments, and a way to acknowledge and support those youth journeying to reaffirm their faith through the Steps in Faith process. 

Many have asked if High School students can be involved and the answer is YES. We are looking to have a youth conference for high school aged youth next year, but would still like their participation as leaders at Momentum. Therefore we are forming an association of students gr 9-12 called "High School Apostles" going forward. The rally will be the first opportunity for them to serve, grow, and nourish their faith. If you are interested or know someone who wants to become a member please have them contact me! 

So I encourage you to not miss this opportunity and organize a group of youth grades 6-8 with chaperones to come as a step in faith and build "Momentum"!

Check out our Momentum website here for more info and promotional material to use. you can view our first promo video on youtube. You can also register online here and then send in your check and permission form to me or your local youth ministry leader.

God Bless, I hope to hear from you soon!

-Colm

PS - Below is some sample newsletter/bulletin info:

Momentum: “Don’t Stop Believing!”  is a  Catholic youth rally for Grades 6 to 8 students, to be held Saturday, April 30 @ Holy Spirit Parish. Cost is $40, including T-shirt! This day-long rally will feature inspirational talks and music by Michael Chiasson of Calgary, a chance to connect with Bishop Don Bolen, great food, friends and fun! To register a Grade 6 to 8 student for this rally, contact your parish youth leader, or go online at www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/youthministry or contact Diocesan Youth Ministry coordinator Colm Leyne at the Catholic Centre, 242-1500, Ext. 225, e-mail youthmin@saskatoonrcdiocese.com