Tuesday, June 15, 2010

2010-2011 Dates

Youth Ministers Fall Gathering: September 9th at the Palisades. We are in the process of finalizing the speaker but the focus will be on family ministry and engaging families in youth ministry.

Youth Convention: November 6th and 7th at Bellevue College. Look for your brochures to be available at the Fall Gathering on September 9th.

Junior High Rally: March 5th at Highline Community College

Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat: May 31-June 2 at Far-a-way Retreat Center.

Visit http://seattleoyyam.org for more information about any of these events.

Monday, June 7, 2010

WEBINAR: "Building up the RCIA" sponsored by PNCEA

The Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association (PNCEA) was founded by the Paulist Fathers in 1977 to equip Catholics to evangelize.

Join PNCEA for a free webinar:"Invitation to Conversation: Building up the RCIA"with Rev. Frank DeSiano, CSP

Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 3pm EDT

Register for this event now

Or view a video invitation and register from our website.

All you need to participate is an internet connection and computer speakers or headset.

Audio also available by phone connection (toll charges will apply).

Download webinar handout in color or in black and white.

Write to online@pncea.org with questions.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

CMD Youth Ministry Studies Certificate Program, Year One, 2011

Here are the dates for CMD Youth Ministry Studies Certificate Program for Year One, which will take place in 2011.

March 12-13, 2011~~~Evangelization & Catechesis~~~Tom East
April 9-10, 2011~~~Prayer & Worship~~~Susan Searle
September 24-25, 2011~~~Justice & Service~~~Joan Weber
November 19-20, 2011~~~Pastoral Care~~~Sr. Carolyn Coll, RSM

For more information,
OYYAM Contact: Britta Folden @ (206) 382-2010 or britta.folden@seattlearch.org
Information from the Center for Ministry Development

Monday, May 17, 2010

FREE WEBINARS FOR NACYML MEMBERS

Upcoming (FREE) Webinar Opportunities for NACYML Members

Saying 'Amen' to Lay Ecclesial Ministry - May 25, 2010, 4-5pm ET
Bishop Matthew Clark will be giving a forty-five minute presentation on lay ecclesial ministry and fifteen minutes for Q&A.

Visit the webinar website for more information and to register. Space is limited.

Peace in the Holy Land: New Possibilities - May 26, 2010, 2-3pm ET
This Catholics Confront Global Poverty webcast explores the prospect for peace and how Catholics can make a difference.

RSVP to participate in this webinar! Space is limited so act now!

Youth & Young Adults and Mental Illness - June 10, 2010, 1-2pm ET
Webinar with Robert McCarty, DMin and Paul Myers, PhD

(see previous blog on May 10, 2010 for link to flyer)

Monday, May 10, 2010

ACCY Gathering/Commissioning - June 5th TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR FALL

The gathering and commissioning of regional ACCY to take place at the Chancery on Saturday, June 5, 2010 is not going to happen. Instead, we are going to do this in the fall. Please contact Tauno Latvala at tauno.latvala@seattlearch.org with questions or more details.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Youth Ministry Position at St. Michael Parish

St.Michael Parish & School, located in Olympia, WA, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Youth Minister position. The positions primary focus will be on Middle School faith formation (grades 6-8) & Campus ministry (grades 5-8).

St. Michael Parish & School has approximately 2,800 registered families and 8,000 individuals, serving two worship sites in Olympia. There are approximately 600 youth involved in the Faith Formation Program (Preschool through High School) and 270 youth enrolled (grades K-8) at the school.

The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
· Practicing Catholic
· Bachelors degree in Theology, Religious Education or a related field
· Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification, or in the process of earning
· Ministry experience and degree are preferred

The position does require many nights and weekends.

St. Michael Parish offers a committed pastor, collegial dynamic staff, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants please send a cover letter, completed application and resume to:
St.Michael Parish, Attn: Leanne Bergford, PO Box 766, Olympia, WA, 98507

Applications are available by contacting the parish office at 360-754-4667, M-F, 9a to 5p or online at saintmichaelparish.org
Application Deadline: Friday, May 14

Friday, April 2, 2010

Region IV -
Because it is Good Friday and I would like us all to be focused on that, I will not be posting about regional business today (I will save that for next week!) I pray you all are having a very blessed Holy Week and are looking forward to a beautiful and joyful Easter.

Peace,
Frances