9th and 10th Graders - Christian Leadership

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR NINTH AND TENTH GRADE STUDENTS

For some years our Diocese has had a summer gathering for our young people. This experience equips them for ministry with their peers, offers practical skills, and develops leadership potential. It also offers an opportunity to meet other young people from all over our diocese.

Our parish will sponsor, and underwrite the cost, for ten (10) ninth and tenth grade students for the Christian Leadership Institute which will be held at the Saint Columban Renewal Center on the Lake Shore in Derby from Sunday, June 23—Saturday, June 29.

Father Mock and Mr. Matt Smith, our Director of Youth Ministry and Faith Formation, will be sending letters of invitation to each of these students. Since space is limited to ten, please let us know of your desire to attend as soon as possible. Registrations need to be completed by the middle of May.

Youth Ministry Leadership Training

Youth Ministry Leadership Training Program

Are you new?  Maybe you're looking for help and direction as you get started in youth ministry.

Or maybe you're not new.  Maybe you've been around long enough to begin to know what you don't know yet - and you're anxious for some answers to the important questions you've run into.

No matter which category you're in, you are invited to

Level I of the Youth Ministry Leadership Training Program. 


Level I covers the topics of:
Introduction to Catholic Youth Ministry
(including an overview of the vision of youth ministry, plus legal and liability issues) 

Who Are Adolescents Today?
(and how do they develop - physically, emotionally, morally, spiritually?) 

Relating to Youth
(how to connect with youth and still set appropriate boundaries) 

Building Community with Youth
(it's not just about the newest icebreaker!) 

Praying with Youth
(they'll go deep if we help lead them or let them!) 

Join us! 

Level I is presented in three sessions:
Thursday, October 27 - 6:30 to 9:00 PM (Intro to Catholic Youth Ministry)
Thursday, November 3 - 6:30 to 9:00 PM (Who are Adolescents?)
Saturday, November 5 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (remaining topics)

All sessions take place at:
St. Benedict's Parish
1317 Eggert Road
Amherst, New York 14226
(use the Westfield parking lot)

Download a registration form or contact Heather Hoffman for more details.