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Apr 13
Bishop , Chalice Revolution , Evangilization , Faith , Food , Fun , Games , Liturgy , Momentum , News , Parents , Steps in Faith , Vocation , Youth Ministry
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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Mar 19
SaskCath Youth Ministry Training Series
Sponsored by the Youth Offices of the Dioceses of Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon & the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon. SaskCath is our answer to the demand for hands on practical training to leaders in youth ministry in Saskatchewan. With a heart for collaboration and pooling resources, SaskCath jointly plans and offers workshops throughout the province 2-4 times per year. Topics are on youth ministry need-driven issues for adult leaders.
Building a Youth Friendly Community.
This time we will focus on building a youth friendly community. But what does youth friendly mean exactly? Over the course of thisworkshop day, your Diocesan Directors in Youth Ministry will address the topic of developing a youth friendly community by:
- Learn - basics of ym & painting the picture
- Reflect - is your community youth friendly?
- Involve - who do you need to involve?
- Respond - research, organize, and 5 strategies of effective response.
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Feb 20
This isn't a season for the weak hearted. This is a season to fast, pray, and give alms as we repent and allow room for God to draw near to us. I encourage us all to really challenge ourselves this year. Let me be clear, that success isn't the goal. It isn't about 40 days without chocolate. It is about denying ourselves chocolate to learn self-discipline, sacrifice, and give room for God's spirit to work in our lives. To empty ourselves to be FILLED with God's spirit. Now that isn't permission to not try to be successful at whatever we commit ourselves to. It is to have a right perspective on why we're doing what we are doing this Lent
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Nov 30
The Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers (WCACYM) has an annual gathering every year in January. It is in Calgary this coming year (Jan 12-15th) and I'm going! (as I'm vice-chairperson and need to run the business meeting... its also a fabulous time!)
I would love to take a few others with me and caravan or fly down together to experience it! Miles Meyers is a phenomenal presenter; having taken 2 courses of my youth ministry certificate with him. Also the community and sharing of wisdom and experience of 30-50 youth workers across western Canada is an invaluable experience.
Please talk to your parishes if you're interested and able to see if they're willing to pay for all or part of your trip. Especially if you're a paid youth worker, there is a constant need for professional development that you should be supported in seeking out.
Finally, the Diocesan Education of Laity fund is something you probably could apply for to fund part of your expenses as well. Lastly, never overlook your local CWL and KofC councils for support.
Peace!
Colm
PS - you can download the registration brochure here
Nov 29
Advent , Chalice Revolution , Christmas , Faith , Family , Justice & Service , Online Ministry , Parents , Prayer , Resource , Social Media , Video , Youth Ministry
Sometimes in life we get all caught up with presents, baking, parties, and decorating we forget what we're preparing to celebrate. So as a litle help to reflect, here's some neat videos to get your back to the reason for the season. It is very easy and with good intentions to get swept up and feel overwhelmed this season. I encourage you all as families to take a moment each day to be still and know the peace, hope, love and joy found in Christ, Emmanuel- God with us.
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