For Youth Ministers

Theology of the Body for Teens Training

TOBHS_DecaturIL_Nov2012 3.pdf

Download the file above for registration information!

Co-Workers in the Vineyard: A Gathering for Youth Minister

Anyone who serves youth in the parish or school is welcome to participate in these regular gatherings of youth ministers in the diocese. The two main purposes of these meetings are for youth ministers to come together to learn from and support one another and to learn more about resources that are available for youth ministers.

• November 3, 2012 ~ Presentation and discussion on new and updated diocesan policies, Nov. 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
  

National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders (NACYML)

There is a national network of youth ministers that I encourage everyone to participate in. The National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders is...

• a professional organization of ordained and lay ecclesial ministers dedicated to the field of youth ministry
• open to adults who 1.) view their role in youth ministry as a vocation, 2.) are committed to ongoing professional development and ministry formation, and 3.) are connected to a Catholic parish, school, diocese, or youth serving agencies
• dedicated to strengthening and supporting its members in their ministerial practice and professional development
• a member-driven organization

For information about NACYML, go to www.nacyml.org.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Here are resources from CCHD for various age groups.  The Faith in Action flyer is for young adults.  Ending Poverty in Community (EPIC) is a high school resource.  And the PovertyUSA flyer is appropriate for grade school students.  Questions about these resources or CCHD?  Contact the Office for Social Concerns at (217) 690-8500.

•  PovertyUSA_Flyer.pdf     
•  EPIC_Flyer.pdf  
•  Faith_in_Action_CCHD.pdf
  

2012 National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry

November 29 - December 2, 2012 • Orlando, FL 

The NCCYM is the largest adult conference for Catholic Youth Ministers in the country. It is sponsored biennially on even numbered years by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry in order to help form and transform adults ministering to youth in the Catholic church. Thousands of youth and campus ministers, religious education leaders, performers and artists and volunteers from every level come together for four days of inspiring keynotes, challenging workshops, dynamic prayer and worship, helpful networking, extensive resources, and good-hearted entertainm ent.

Look for registration information summer 2012. Cool video on YouTube here ->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6ihCCMFZH8&feature=player_embedded

Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference

• Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference (DAEC) – November 4 – 5, Decatur