The document provides an overview of the goals, events, training opportunities, and resources available through the Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. It discusses empowering youth through participation in the Catholic faith community, important dates for gatherings and conferences, formation opportunities for youth and adults, and pastoral care resources. The division aims to serve the archdiocese by providing vision and support to those ministering to young people.

1. DIVISION OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Orientation 2011

2. In The Next Hour And A Half… The Goals of Youth Ministry The Mission of the Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry A New Youth Ministry Direction Statement Gathering Events and Important Dates Youth Ministry Formation and Youth Training Justice and Service Opportunities Pastoral Care Young Adult Ministry

3. Orientation Structure 1 of 3 events Legal and Liability Orientation Mid-Point As well as APYM and Mentoring

4. The Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Department of Evangelization collaborates with pastoral leaders and various ministers in the archdiocese in fostering enthusiasm for our Catholic Faith so as to share it with the next generation. We seek to serve Christ and the Church by providing vision and formation to those who minister to the young church.

5. RENEWING THE VISION Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community. Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. Renewing the Vision, USCCB 1996

6. GATHERING EVENTS Annual Recognition Dinner BYCC (Baltimore Youth Catholic Conference) Pilgrimage for Young Adults and Youth World Youth Day NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) NCCYM (National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry March for Life

7. 2011 WYD Madrid NCYC Indianapolis 2013 WYD Rio de Janeiro NCYC Indianapolis?? 2013 BYCC Ocean City NCCYM ??? 2012 BYCC Ocean City NCCYM Orlando

8. ADULT TRAINING Created to Love Workshop Youth Contact Meeting Youth Minister’s Retreat Together in Mission Seminars in Youth Ministry Mid-Atlantic Congress Recruiting Volunteers Rebuild – YM Webinar Webinars: Budgeting & Planning “ If you Feed them they will Come!” Webinar on how to get youth involved Theology for Ministry Workshop

9. EQUIP FOR MINISTRY S PIRITUAL FORMATION H UMAN FORMATION I NTELLECTUAL FORMATION P ASTORAL FORMATION S.H.I.P.

10. YOUTH TRAINING LAMP (Leadership and Ministry by Peers) Cornerstone High-LI (High School Leadership Institute) AYAC (Archdiocesan Youth Advisory Council)

11. OTHER YOUTH EVENTS Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage March for Life NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) Middle School Hunger Fest Middle School Rally

12. Justice and Service/New Horizons Vision Statement: That our Archdiocesan justice and service ministerial efforts related to youth and young adults reflects the call of Jesus, the urging of his Spirit, challenge of the prophets, and the living Tradition of the Church.

13. Justice and Service/New Horizons

14. Pastoral Care Resources Suicide Self Injury Depression Drugs and Alcohol Eating Disorders Grief and Death Bullying OCD Divorce Bipolar Disorder Crisis Hotlines Parent Resources

16. The Team provides pastoral presence and care in times of crisis to overwhelmed school or parish systems within the Archdiocese of Baltimore

17. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE LIGHT Goals: Connect with Jesus Connect with Church Connect with the Mission of the Church in the World Connecting with the Young Adult Peer Community

18. Young Adult Ministry Mission: To advocate for and facilitate the growth and effectiveness of Catholic Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Training Young Adult Councils Y.A. Mass Sunday, October 23 rd at Basilica -- CRS Ambassadors Fall Training TBA Newsletter/Webpage

19. ASSOCIATION PARTNERS APYM (Association of Professional Youth Ministers) NACYML (National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders) NCYAMA (National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association) NFCYM (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) Region IV (Regional Youth Ministry Organization)

20. Directory of Services Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Department of Evangelization Archdiocese of Baltimore 2011 -2012

21. On The Way On The Way On The Way On The Way

22. the expereince... not the hours All school campus ministry leaders and parish youth ministry leaders are strongly encouraged to make sure that they attend (or send a delegate) to the Annual Youth Contact Meeting . Our purposes: 1) to bring those who serve the youngchurch together in prayer and community. 2) to offer a brief in-service on a topic of mutual interest… This year, we have invited a panel of local leaders to discuss how we can ensure that service experience count in a young person’s spiritual life for something more than the hours towards confirmation or graduation. 3) to provide updates on the schedule, plans, and possibilities through the Department of Evangelization and the Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Please choose one of these two options: Thursday September 15 Saint Joseph, Hagerstown 9:30am Registration, Hospitality 10:00 — 2:00pm Program Saturday, September 17 Saint Agnes, Baltimore 9:30am Registration, Hospitality 10:00 — 2:00pm Program Watch for further details… but PLAN NOW to attend. : the expereince... not the hours All school campus ministry leaders and parish youth ministry leaders are strongly encouraged to make sure that they attend (or send a delegate) to the Annual Youth Contact Meeting . Our purposes: 1) to bring those who serve the youngchurch together in prayer and community. 2) to offer a brief in-service on a topic of mutual interest… This year, we have invited a panel of local leaders to discuss how we can ensure that service experience count in a young person’s spiritual life for something more than the hours towards confirmation or graduation. 3) to provide updates on the schedule, plans, and possibilities through the Department of Evangelization and the Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Please choose one of these two options: Thursday September 15 Saint Joseph, Hagerstown 9:30am Registration, Hospitality 10:00 — 2:00pm Program Saturday, September 17 Saint Agnes, Baltimore 9:30am Registration, Hospitality 10:00 — 2:00pm Program Watch for further details… but PLAN NOW to attend. : Youth Contact 2011 Making Service Count the experience... not the hours

23. Thursday September 15 Saint Joseph, Hagerstown 9:30am Registration, Hospitality 10:00 — 2:00pm Program OR Saturday, September 17 Saint Agnes, Baltimore 9:30am Registration, Hospitality 10:00 — 2:00pm Program

24. You are Part of a Team So you have to act like you are part of a team You have to work with the rest of the team The team has a set of rules that you must learn…and follow The team as a culture within which they operate. You must learn the culture.

25. You are Part of a Team 5 Unrecoverable Mistakes Becoming a Lone Ranger.

26. You are Part of a Team 5 Unrecoverable Mistakes Becoming a Lone Ranger. Shooting the Shepherd

27. You are Part of a Team 5 Unrecoverable Mistakes Becoming a Lone Ranger. Shooting the Shepherd Ignoring the Parish Process

28. You are Part of a Team 5 Unrecoverable Mistakes Becoming a Lone Ranger. Shooting the Shepherd Ignoring the Parish Process Ignoring Appropriate Boundaries

29. You are Part of a Team 5 Unrecoverable Mistakes Becoming a Lone Ranger. Shooting the Shepherd Ignoring the Parish Process Ignoring Appropriate Boundaries Failing to Collaborate with Parents

30. You are Part of a Team 5 Attitudes to Imitate Imitate me as I Imitate Christ

31. You are Part of a Team 5 Attitudes to Imitate Imitate me as I Imitate Christ Act like a Disciple

32. You are Part of a Team 5 Attitudes to Imitate Imitate me as I Imitate Christ Act like a Disciple Work with the Whole Church

33. You are Part of a Team 5 Attitudes to Imitate Imitate me as I Imitate Christ Act like a Disciple Work with the Whole Church Love the Church

34. You are Part of a Team 5 Attitudes to Imitate Imitate me as I Imitate Christ Act like a Disciple Work with the Whole Church Love the Church Learn from Failures

35. You are Part of a Team 5 Attitudes to Imitate Imitate me as I Imitate Christ Act like a Disciple Work with the Whole Church Love the Church Learn from Failures Speak about the Positive

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