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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Friday, December 18, 2009
CRS' Food Fast Program - REMINDER
As you know, one of the great gifts of our Catholic faith and tradition is Catholic Social Teaching. Combine this with the desire of our youth to act upon their faith. Add the need of many young people to perform community service hours for school, honor society, Scouting, etc. and you have a win-win opportunity to help our youth grow in understanding of the Catholic Faith and to empower them to make a difference in the lives of others.
Many of you heard at "Catholic Youth Louder than Before! Convention 2009" about the incredible work done by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in the name of the Catholic Church throughout the world. CRS has a program and resources entitled "Food Fast" that is a great structure to offer an opportunity to do a retreat for Confirmation, to prepare mission trekkers, to engage our youth in the message of CST and solidarity with the marginalized.
All permission slips, schedules, activities, prayers, ice breakers are available on line at the Food Fast website and are new, fresh and powerful. www.foodfast.org CRS West Youth Programs Coordinator, Jeanine Boucher-Colbert (503-282-6406) can put you in touch with other youth leaders who have implemented this program in their parish, school or deanery!
CRS provides speakers for the Food Fast program which can be arranged through Mikaele Sansone at 410-951-7336 or msansone@crs.org.
CRS has more than 70 priests, deacons, and seminarians committed to spreading the message about our gospel call to global solidarity. Our Global Fellows have witnessed firsthand how the work of CRS helps bring joy and assistance to those in need around the world.
A CRS Global Fellow can visit your youth group and community and share how CRS is helping those who are hungry overseas.
Many of you heard at "Catholic Youth Louder than Before! Convention 2009" about the incredible work done by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in the name of the Catholic Church throughout the world. CRS has a program and resources entitled "Food Fast" that is a great structure to offer an opportunity to do a retreat for Confirmation, to prepare mission trekkers, to engage our youth in the message of CST and solidarity with the marginalized.
All permission slips, schedules, activities, prayers, ice breakers are available on line at the Food Fast website and are new, fresh and powerful. www.foodfast.org CRS West Youth Programs Coordinator, Jeanine Boucher-Colbert (503-282-6406) can put you in touch with other youth leaders who have implemented this program in their parish, school or deanery!
CRS provides speakers for the Food Fast program which can be arranged through Mikaele Sansone at 410-951-7336 or msansone@crs.org.
CRS has more than 70 priests, deacons, and seminarians committed to spreading the message about our gospel call to global solidarity. Our Global Fellows have witnessed firsthand how the work of CRS helps bring joy and assistance to those in need around the world.
A CRS Global Fellow can visit your youth group and community and share how CRS is helping those who are hungry overseas.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
RESOURCE - Food Fast with CRS
Join Food Fast 2009-2010
Help young people show others what a difference they can make!
Join Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and assist the poor overseas by holding a Food Fast with your teens. Food Fast is Catholic Relief Services’ 24-hour awareness program for Catholic youth. Focusing on global poverty and hunger, Food Fast offers a journey of solidarity with our brothers and sisters overseas, as a way of living out our Catholic faith.
This is a great way to incorporate Catholic Social Teaching into your program. This can be incorporated into your program during Confirmation, Lent or as a pre-mission trip preparation experience.
To order your FREE resources (available in both Spanish and English) and/or for more information about the program, visit the Food Fast website, or call 1-800-222-0025.
Help young people show others what a difference they can make!
Join Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and assist the poor overseas by holding a Food Fast with your teens. Food Fast is Catholic Relief Services’ 24-hour awareness program for Catholic youth. Focusing on global poverty and hunger, Food Fast offers a journey of solidarity with our brothers and sisters overseas, as a way of living out our Catholic faith.
This is a great way to incorporate Catholic Social Teaching into your program. This can be incorporated into your program during Confirmation, Lent or as a pre-mission trip preparation experience.
To order your FREE resources (available in both Spanish and English) and/or for more information about the program, visit the Food Fast website, or call 1-800-222-0025.
Monday, August 10, 2009
RESOURCE - National Public Lands Day - Living out Catholic Social Teaching! - September 26, 2009
Are you looking for a way to practice Catholic Social Teaching with your youth, families and parishioners?
Care for God’s Creation...
We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God’s creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society in economics and politics, in law and policy directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and the family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
National Public Lands Day provides a great opportunity to practice stewardship of God's Creation and participate in the work of, and the connection to, the larger community.
It began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. Last year 120,000 volunteers worked in over 1,800 locations and in every state. Now, 8 federal agencies and many state and local lands participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
This annual event:
1. Educates Americans about critical environmental and natural resources issues and the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands;
2. Builds partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America's public lands;
3. Improves public lands for outdoor recreation, with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work.
There are sites all across Washington state including Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens National Parks, Magnuson Park Wetlands, Ft. Lewis, Lakebay among others...
What better way to kick off your year of youth and family ministry and provide an outing for families and parishioners to grow closer to one another and Our Creator while serving the greater good!
Care for God’s Creation...
We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God’s creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society in economics and politics, in law and policy directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and the family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
National Public Lands Day provides a great opportunity to practice stewardship of God's Creation and participate in the work of, and the connection to, the larger community.
It began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. Last year 120,000 volunteers worked in over 1,800 locations and in every state. Now, 8 federal agencies and many state and local lands participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
This annual event:
1. Educates Americans about critical environmental and natural resources issues and the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands;
2. Builds partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America's public lands;
3. Improves public lands for outdoor recreation, with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work.
There are sites all across Washington state including Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens National Parks, Magnuson Park Wetlands, Ft. Lewis, Lakebay among others...
What better way to kick off your year of youth and family ministry and provide an outing for families and parishioners to grow closer to one another and Our Creator while serving the greater good!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
RESOURCE - CMD Youth Ministry Access Subscriptions
Memorandum
DATE: July 23, 2009
TO: Priests, Pastoral Coordinators and Coordinators of Youth Ministry
FROM: Tauno Latvala, Director of Youth Ministry
SUBJECT: CMD Youth Ministry Access Subscriptions
Greetings:
We have been pleased to have been able to provide subscriptions to many parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle for the Center for Ministry Development’s online resource, Youth Ministry Access (YMA), for the last 3 years.
Unfortunately, with the financial environment calling for tighter budgets, this is something we can no longer afford to do. However, we would like to do what we can to make this resource accessible for those that value it and would like to continue to utilize it in their programs.
The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) will still make the discounted price available for those that go through our office to subscribe. The prices would be: $120 for either YMA High School or YMA Middle School OR $180 for both YMA High School and Middle School. The current price without the discount would be $150 or $220 so your parish would save $30 or $40 based on what subscription you purchase.
If you are interested in purchasing a subscription through OYYAM, please send your check payable in the appropriate amount, indicate on the check to which program you are subscribing and send it to: OYYAM Attn: YMA; 710 9th Avenue; Seattle, WA 98104.
When we have received your check, we will place the order for your subscription with CMD. We recognize that parishes have different renewal dates, so we offer the following deadlines for renewal notifications and checks to our office:
August 1, 2009
September 15, 2009
November 15, 2009
We will notify CMD of the renewals we receive at that time and send payment accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions.
DATE: July 23, 2009
TO: Priests, Pastoral Coordinators and Coordinators of Youth Ministry
FROM: Tauno Latvala, Director of Youth Ministry
SUBJECT: CMD Youth Ministry Access Subscriptions
Greetings:
We have been pleased to have been able to provide subscriptions to many parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle for the Center for Ministry Development’s online resource, Youth Ministry Access (YMA), for the last 3 years.
Unfortunately, with the financial environment calling for tighter budgets, this is something we can no longer afford to do. However, we would like to do what we can to make this resource accessible for those that value it and would like to continue to utilize it in their programs.
The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) will still make the discounted price available for those that go through our office to subscribe. The prices would be: $120 for either YMA High School or YMA Middle School OR $180 for both YMA High School and Middle School. The current price without the discount would be $150 or $220 so your parish would save $30 or $40 based on what subscription you purchase.
If you are interested in purchasing a subscription through OYYAM, please send your check payable in the appropriate amount, indicate on the check to which program you are subscribing and send it to: OYYAM Attn: YMA; 710 9th Avenue; Seattle, WA 98104.
When we have received your check, we will place the order for your subscription with CMD. We recognize that parishes have different renewal dates, so we offer the following deadlines for renewal notifications and checks to our office:
August 1, 2009
September 15, 2009
November 15, 2009
We will notify CMD of the renewals we receive at that time and send payment accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
RESOURCE - Comprehensive Youth Ministry Evaluation Grid
For those of us that are busy preparing for next year, a look back at last year might be a good way to start. The Center for Ministry Development has a good tool that you may be familiar with through your YouthWorks, Youth Ministry Access or Celebrate Youth resources but if you don't, they have given us permission to make that available to you on our blog. Just click on for the Youth Ministry Evaluation Tool, CMD on the Mentoring and Support resource page.
RESOURCE - Catholic Faith and Family Bible from CMD
The Catholic Faith and Family Bible from the Center for Ministry Development was created to make the Bible easier to read and understand for ordinary Catholic families, draw readers into the power of God's Word, and help Catholic families grow in faith together. Most important, Catholic families will discover God's message for their lives today!
The Catholic Faith and Family Bible is designed to be a part of daily family living. It will be found throughout the house: at the dinner table as part of family prayer, on the living room coffee table as part of family discussion, in the parents' bedroom as a source of inspiration and solace, in a teen's room as a source of learning and guidance. The one place you won't find this Bible: tucked away in a corner of a remote bookshelf.
The Catholic Faith and Family Bible is designed to be a part of daily family living. It will be found throughout the house: at the dinner table as part of family prayer, on the living room coffee table as part of family discussion, in the parents' bedroom as a source of inspiration and solace, in a teen's room as a source of learning and guidance. The one place you won't find this Bible: tucked away in a corner of a remote bookshelf.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Stoning of Soraya M - Live Video Conversation with Producer
Join a Live Video Conversation with Stephen McEveety
Producer of The Stoning of Soraya M.
Thursday, July 9, at 10 am PST
http://www.conversantlife.com/sorayam
Presented by ConversantLife.com
in Partnership with Livestream
July 7, 2009 - On Thursday, July 9th beginning at 10 AM PST, ConversantLife.com will give audiences the chance to engage in a compelling conversation with award-winning producer Stephen McEveety (The Stoning of Soraya M., The Passion of the Christ, Braveheart) regarding the film and its story that is making headlines around the world – from social injustice to human rights, from the United States to the Middle East.
Through Livestream technology, viewers will have a chance to not only watch the interview with Stephen as he discusses this important film, but they will also have the opportunity to dialogue with him, send links and other information back and forth, and engage in a global conversation from their personal computer.
The host is Dr. Craig Detweiler who is a screenwriter, author, and culture commentator. Craig has been featured on ABC News, CNN, The New York Times, and NPR.
For more information or to join the conversation visit http://www.conversantlife.com/sorayam
About ConversantLife.com
ConversantLife.com is a social media experience and content destination for spiritually-minded Millennials looking to engage their faith.
About the Film
In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. The emotionally charged experience of THE STONING OF SORAYA M is based on an incredible true story of a village’s persecution of an innocent woman which becomes both a daring act of witness and a compelling parable about mob rule. It is both a classic fable of good and evil and an inspiring tribute to the many fighting against injustice all around the world. Starring Academy Award® nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Sand and Fog”) and Jim Caviezel (“The Passion Of The Christ”), it is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh (“Path to 9/11”). In theatres now. For more information about the film visit:
http://www.thestoning.com
http://www.stoningparable.com
Producer of The Stoning of Soraya M.
Thursday, July 9, at 10 am PST
http://www.conversantlife.com/sorayam
Presented by ConversantLife.com
in Partnership with Livestream
July 7, 2009 - On Thursday, July 9th beginning at 10 AM PST, ConversantLife.com will give audiences the chance to engage in a compelling conversation with award-winning producer Stephen McEveety (The Stoning of Soraya M., The Passion of the Christ, Braveheart) regarding the film and its story that is making headlines around the world – from social injustice to human rights, from the United States to the Middle East.
Through Livestream technology, viewers will have a chance to not only watch the interview with Stephen as he discusses this important film, but they will also have the opportunity to dialogue with him, send links and other information back and forth, and engage in a global conversation from their personal computer.
The host is Dr. Craig Detweiler who is a screenwriter, author, and culture commentator. Craig has been featured on ABC News, CNN, The New York Times, and NPR.
For more information or to join the conversation visit http://www.conversantlife.com/sorayam
About ConversantLife.com
ConversantLife.com is a social media experience and content destination for spiritually-minded Millennials looking to engage their faith.
About the Film
In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. The emotionally charged experience of THE STONING OF SORAYA M is based on an incredible true story of a village’s persecution of an innocent woman which becomes both a daring act of witness and a compelling parable about mob rule. It is both a classic fable of good and evil and an inspiring tribute to the many fighting against injustice all around the world. Starring Academy Award® nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Sand and Fog”) and Jim Caviezel (“The Passion Of The Christ”), it is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh (“Path to 9/11”). In theatres now. For more information about the film visit:
http://www.thestoning.com
http://www.stoningparable.com
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
RESOURCE - movie screening - DEMAND - sex-trafficking documentary
The following information is from Susan Francois, CSJP - Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. Please contact her at sfrancois@ipjc.org with any questions.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
7 to 8:30 PM
St Patrick’s Church Social Hall
2702 Broadway E, Seattle
DEMAND. Movie Screening
The IPJC Young Adult Justice Book Group invites you (all ages are invited to attend, though children are not advised due to the subject matter) to a screening of the ground-breaking documentary DEMAND.
DEMAND. exposes the market drivers that fuel and normalize the sex trafficking industry.
HEAR the stories of women and children affected by sex trafficking.
SEE undercover footage of the sex trafficking industry.
LEARN how to end modern day slavery by stopping the demand.
DISCOVER resources for advocacy and action to stop trafficking in the Pacific Northwest.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
7 to 8:30 PM
St Patrick’s Church Social Hall
2702 Broadway E, Seattle
Thursday, July 9, 2009
7 to 8:30 PM
St Patrick’s Church Social Hall
2702 Broadway E, Seattle
DEMAND. Movie Screening
The IPJC Young Adult Justice Book Group invites you (all ages are invited to attend, though children are not advised due to the subject matter) to a screening of the ground-breaking documentary DEMAND.
DEMAND. exposes the market drivers that fuel and normalize the sex trafficking industry.
HEAR the stories of women and children affected by sex trafficking.
SEE undercover footage of the sex trafficking industry.
LEARN how to end modern day slavery by stopping the demand.
DISCOVER resources for advocacy and action to stop trafficking in the Pacific Northwest.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
7 to 8:30 PM
St Patrick’s Church Social Hall
2702 Broadway E, Seattle
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
RESOURCE - Grace Hill Media - Free Preview Screenings
Are you interested in attending advance screenings or special previews of movies with a message? Past Grace Hill Media opportunities have been Chronicles of Narnia, Bella and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Just sign up here.
They just recently sent out a timely link with all that is going on in Iran. Hear first-hand from Iranian Academy Award Nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo on "The Today Show" about what's happening in the streets of Iran and how it relates to her upcoming film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."
They just recently sent out a timely link with all that is going on in Iran. Hear first-hand from Iranian Academy Award Nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo on "The Today Show" about what's happening in the streets of Iran and how it relates to her upcoming film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."
Thursday, June 11, 2009
RESOURCE - Journal of Student Ministries
The Journal of Student Ministries is a resource for those working in ministry with young people. Among the many items currently on their home page is a link to an article from USA Today about the Catholic presence on the US Supreme Court due to the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the bench.
Friday, June 5, 2009
RESOURCE - Need a Self Directed Retreat?
Did you miss the Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat and you are looking for a way to do a self directed retreat? Our retreats are often rooted in a book that taps into what we need to replenish ourselves for ministry and ourselves for our life beyond ministry. The links that are listed here provide you with details about the books, and in the case of "Sabbath" provide you with a searchable copy. All of these sites offer discounts for used copies if you would like to go that route. You may of course choose not to purchase from these sites but they sometimes give options that the publishers do not.
This year, we examined, "Sabbath - Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest" by Wayne Muller. Last year, our retreat was based on "The Godbearing Life - the Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry" by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster. Many of you may recognize that Kenda was one of the keynotes from the National Conference of Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM) held in Cleveland, OH this past year. We have also had the opportunity to hear Mike Carotta present from the book he wrote with his wife entitled "Sustaining the Spirit - Callings, Commitments & Vocational Challenges". All these books would present worthwhile opportunities for some self reflection, challenge and affirmation of the work you do as a minister but also who you are as a person of faith independent of your role as minister.
I encourage you to take the time to do a little bit each day to engage in the care of you and your relationship with God. God gave us the commandment, we just have to obey!
This year, we examined, "Sabbath - Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest" by Wayne Muller. Last year, our retreat was based on "The Godbearing Life - the Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry" by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster. Many of you may recognize that Kenda was one of the keynotes from the National Conference of Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM) held in Cleveland, OH this past year. We have also had the opportunity to hear Mike Carotta present from the book he wrote with his wife entitled "Sustaining the Spirit - Callings, Commitments & Vocational Challenges". All these books would present worthwhile opportunities for some self reflection, challenge and affirmation of the work you do as a minister but also who you are as a person of faith independent of your role as minister.
I encourage you to take the time to do a little bit each day to engage in the care of you and your relationship with God. God gave us the commandment, we just have to obey!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
RESOURCE - "Sabbath, Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest" by Wayne Muller
This book was the basis for our Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat last week because as ministers we don't always engage in the traditional Sabbath because of our role and duties in ministry that take up our Sunday. The book gives many short reflections about rest and renewal from a variety of faith traditions and maybe most importantly it also gives practical suggestions about how to integrate Sabbath into our lives. It is critical for us as ministers to incorporate our Catholic faith and our relationship with God into our daily lives beyond the minstries that we facilitate. This book is a good resource to do so...
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
RESOURCE - Youth Development - Assets
Ever wonder what youth ministry and construction have in common?
What we do in comprehensive youth ministry provides not only an understanding of our Catholic faith and Christian call to discipleship but also promotes healthy youth development.
From the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)...
"...Imagine a building under construction or renovation, especially one whose inner structure has been severely damaged. Often, the construction company will erect a scaffold around the building to support it and "hold it up" while the internal pieces are strengthened. Then, when it can stand on its own, the scaffold is removed, piece by piece, a little at a time. As the building develops more of its internal structure, the external scaffolding is slowly removed.
In many ways, adolescent development should take the same course. Each young person is developing an internal support structure—the other image here is "backbone" or "spine," as in describing a person of strong character as someone with "real backbone." But that construction cannot happen in a vacuum. He or she needs the support (scaffold) of family, school, church, and community for that development to take place..."
Many of you have probably heard of the Search Institute and their list of 40 assets. They have a number of good resources for those of us working in youth ministry, even as entire faith communities to help us understand youth development better and create more effective ways of supporting youth and their parents during this important time of adolescence.
What we do in comprehensive youth ministry provides not only an understanding of our Catholic faith and Christian call to discipleship but also promotes healthy youth development.
From the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)...
"...Imagine a building under construction or renovation, especially one whose inner structure has been severely damaged. Often, the construction company will erect a scaffold around the building to support it and "hold it up" while the internal pieces are strengthened. Then, when it can stand on its own, the scaffold is removed, piece by piece, a little at a time. As the building develops more of its internal structure, the external scaffolding is slowly removed.
In many ways, adolescent development should take the same course. Each young person is developing an internal support structure—the other image here is "backbone" or "spine," as in describing a person of strong character as someone with "real backbone." But that construction cannot happen in a vacuum. He or she needs the support (scaffold) of family, school, church, and community for that development to take place..."
Many of you have probably heard of the Search Institute and their list of 40 assets. They have a number of good resources for those of us working in youth ministry, even as entire faith communities to help us understand youth development better and create more effective ways of supporting youth and their parents during this important time of adolescence.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
RESOURCE - Justice, Peace and Human Development Initiatives
This is a follow up communication to the art contest which we sent information out for in a previous email. If you haven't looked at it previously, the resources and contest might be something you look at for use in your program or class next year. There is also information regarding an award for young adults engaged in the practice of addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice.
From Jill Rauh, Justice, Peace and Human Development
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Dear Colleagues,
JPHD is pleased to announce two initiatives to assist you in sharing Catholic social teaching with your audiences.
1) 2010 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest
This contest is a tool for schools and parishes to engage youth in grades 7 through 12 in learning about the causes of poverty, Catholic social teaching, the two feet of social action, and the work and witness of groups funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. All art forms are welcome, such as YouTube videos, music, painting, drama, writing, PowerPoint slideshows, etc.
Several dozen pages of new lesson plans and activities for use with this contest are posted on the contest website.
Summer is an excellent time for many schools and parishes to plan for the coming year. A sample email message and flyer to spread the word about this contest are attached.
2) Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award
This annual award is given to a Catholic young adult engaged in efforts to address the root causes of poverty and injustice in the United States.
The award is presented at a reception at the November meeting of the bishops of the United States. Please consider nominating a young Catholic ages 18-30 in your diocese.
The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009.
The brochure and nomination form are available here. Please feel free to contact me for more information about either of these initiatives.
In Christ,
Jill Rauh
Issue Outreach and Youth and Young Adult Coordinator
Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 Fourth Street Northeast Washington, DC 20017
jrauh@usccb.org
(202)541-3297
From Jill Rauh, Justice, Peace and Human Development
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Dear Colleagues,
JPHD is pleased to announce two initiatives to assist you in sharing Catholic social teaching with your audiences.
1) 2010 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest
This contest is a tool for schools and parishes to engage youth in grades 7 through 12 in learning about the causes of poverty, Catholic social teaching, the two feet of social action, and the work and witness of groups funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. All art forms are welcome, such as YouTube videos, music, painting, drama, writing, PowerPoint slideshows, etc.
Several dozen pages of new lesson plans and activities for use with this contest are posted on the contest website.
Summer is an excellent time for many schools and parishes to plan for the coming year. A sample email message and flyer to spread the word about this contest are attached.
2) Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award
This annual award is given to a Catholic young adult engaged in efforts to address the root causes of poverty and injustice in the United States.
The award is presented at a reception at the November meeting of the bishops of the United States. Please consider nominating a young Catholic ages 18-30 in your diocese.
The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009.
The brochure and nomination form are available here. Please feel free to contact me for more information about either of these initiatives.
In Christ,
Jill Rauh
Issue Outreach and Youth and Young Adult Coordinator
Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 Fourth Street Northeast Washington, DC 20017
jrauh@usccb.org
(202)541-3297
This was sent from a general email address. To contact the sender of the alert directly, please use the email address in their signature. To contact JPHD about general information, email JPHDmail@usccb.org.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
RESOURCE - My Catholic Voice
Are you seeking the inspiration or content that is present at the national gatherings of youth ministry but don't have the time or resource to make it happen? mycatholicvoice is a Catholic website that offers much more but I want to specifically point out in this entry that you can download presentations from NCCYM for your own benefit or for your core team of leadership. Just go to the main page and do a search for NCCYM+presentations. As with anything on the internet you should always check the source for authenticity and relationship to Catholic Church teaching. Given that the NCCYM presentations are from the event sponsored by the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry you can be sure they are grounded in our faith and will be a great tool for use in your ministry!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
World Fair Trade Day - May 9, 2009!
From Jeanine Boucher-Colbert, CRS West, Youth Programs
Please join CRS in celebrating World Fair Trade Day. Be part of a movement in the US to beat the World Record for the largest Fair Trade Break and build a movement of hope around the world. On and around Saturday, May 9, you can join hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. and in over 80 countries to promote Fair Trade and campaign for trade justice together with farmers and artisans around the world.
In the U.S. we are doing our part by setting the record straight. Please join workplaces, churches, synagogues, schools, businesses & neighbors as we help break last year's World's Largest Fair Trade break. We are aiming for 55,000 total participants in the US!
How can you participate? Between May 1-10 you can:
ORDER YOUR FREE RESOURCES today from the Fair Trade Resource Network
Learn more about how Catholic Relief Services' brings a better future to farmers and artisans at CRS Fair Trade. Join us in building the Fair Trade movement on and around May 9th! With economic justice, everyone wins!
Call me if you have any questions!
Peace,
Jeanine Jeanine Boucher-Colbert
Youth Programs, CRS West
503-282-6406
Please join CRS in celebrating World Fair Trade Day. Be part of a movement in the US to beat the World Record for the largest Fair Trade Break and build a movement of hope around the world. On and around Saturday, May 9, you can join hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. and in over 80 countries to promote Fair Trade and campaign for trade justice together with farmers and artisans around the world.
In the U.S. we are doing our part by setting the record straight. Please join workplaces, churches, synagogues, schools, businesses & neighbors as we help break last year's World's Largest Fair Trade break. We are aiming for 55,000 total participants in the US!
How can you participate? Between May 1-10 you can:
- Count a Fair Trade coffee break at your parish or schools!
- Kick around a Fair Trade soccer ball!
- Make lemonade with Fair Trade sugar!
- Share a Fair Trade chocolate bar from Divine or Equal Exchange.
- Hold a Work of Human Hands Sale!
Check out this short video from the Fair Trade Resource Network to get an idea of what World Fair Trade Day is about.
It's easy! Just remember to send a short description of your event and the number of people who attended to Jackie DeCarlo, Fair Trade Coordinator at Catholic Relief Services BEFORE May 15! You can reach Jackie here.ORDER YOUR FREE RESOURCES today from the Fair Trade Resource Network
Learn more about how Catholic Relief Services' brings a better future to farmers and artisans at CRS Fair Trade. Join us in building the Fair Trade movement on and around May 9th! With economic justice, everyone wins!
Call me if you have any questions!
Peace,
Jeanine Jeanine Boucher-Colbert
Youth Programs, CRS West
503-282-6406
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
RESOURCE ~ Adolescent Catechesis from CMD
For those of you who wanted to make the workshop at Christ the King Parish in Seattle on "Adolescent Catechesis" but cannot make it for whatever reason are encouraged to tap into the resource of the Center for Ministry Development in another way. They have a new book, Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry, published by 23rd Publications (2009). The chapters on Adolescent Catechesis and Adolescent Development provide good background for much of the workshop content.
While this doesn't replace the dynamic presentation and the opportunity for interaction, networking and fellowship of the workshop, it certainly is a good way to access the foundational information.
The book is available on the CMD website at this location:
http://secure.cmdnet.org/store.cfm?px=88&CFID=580532&CFTOKEN=e7d62aea9ede0624-08B4ED7B-BA01-04C3-886027B40CABA748
While this doesn't replace the dynamic presentation and the opportunity for interaction, networking and fellowship of the workshop, it certainly is a good way to access the foundational information.
The book is available on the CMD website at this location:
http://secure.cmdnet.org/store.cfm?px=88&CFID=580532&CFTOKEN=e7d62aea9ede0624-08B4ED7B-BA01-04C3-886027B40CABA748
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