REGION II Calendar for 2010-11 - What of this will happen?

As you know from the previous blog entries and emails, OYYAM has undergone a restructure which will impact the ability of our staff to be as directly involved in the activities/meetings/programs of the parishes that make up Region II.

If there is an interest in pursuing calendar items or gatherings that we put on the calendar at our spring meeting, I would encourage those of you that are interested to work together to make it happen. Please feel free to use this blog as a way to discuss and connect around this as it makes sense.

For the DRAFT calendar that we put together in the spring, please go to this link. As appropriate and available, our staff will assist you with resources from our office. In particular, as we begin implementing our new staff structure, please contact Bridget Harris at 206.274.3175.

Remember that the Annual Fall Gathering is happening on Thursday, September 9 at Palisades.


Blessings,
Tauno Latvala
Director of Athletics
Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Announcement re: Region model

The current transition period in the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry is making more difficult our attempts at the “regional model” of supporting youth and young adult ministry in the Archdiocese. This being the case, we are moving away from that model at this time. As we move forward, we will continue to support your efforts in youth and young adult ministry within a different structure.

If you have feedback about how we can do that, please utilize the survey that was sent out recently to do so.

Blessings to you this summer.

Faith on Fire, Youth and Family Conference, August 20-22, St. Mary Anacortes

Please check out the flyer and registration information for the "Faith on Fire" Youth and Family Conference hosted by St. Mary in Anacortes on August 20-22.



It features both local and national presenters:
Bishop Joseph Tyson
Fr. Vu Tran
Sr. Miriam Heidlund
Angus McDonell
Steve Ray
Tim Staples

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).

Event will be recorded for those unable to attend.
Download webinar handout in color or in black and white.

Write to online@pncea.org with questions.

"Keeping our Youth Catholic - It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" - St. Joseph (Iss), Monday, May 24, 7pm

There is an opportunity for parents to attend an adult enrichment class at St. Joseph Parish in Issaquah (220 Mt. Park Boulevard, Issaquah, WA 98027) on Monday, May 24, at 7pm in the Parish Hall.

Tim Greer will be facilitating, "Keeping our Youth Catholic - It Takes a Village to Raise a Child"

If you are interested and want more details, please contact the parish at 425.392.5516 or office@sjcissaquah.org

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

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)