The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders (Youth Ministers, Directors of Religious Education, Core Team Members, Volunteers) offers:
• Spiritual growth and retreat
• Modern and creative ministry resources
• A strong community of like professionals that provides collaboration and new resources
• Dynamic presentations to expand your knowledge of the Church and youth ministry
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders meets the second Thursday of every month, from September to May. A typical Gathering includes hospitality at 9:15am, a training session, Mass, and a complimentary lunch beginning at 12:15pm.
We cannot wait to see YOU at The Gathering!
Contact The Local Outreach Department with any questions, suggestions or concerns:
Joe Roueche & Jenna Zins
110 Crusader Avenue West
West St. Paul, MN 55118
651-450-6833 (Joe – ext. 36) (Jenna – ext. 69)
All upcoming dates are listed below.
February 9, 2012
9:15am – 12 Noon
Cost: Free
If your youth ministry and faith formation programs are ever going to get off the ground, you will need to learn the first lesson of youth ministry – to recruit volunteers. But that is only the ‘first’ lesson. The second lesson is that those volunteers need training and formation. Where does one start? How is it done? What do they need to know?
With us this month is Gina Bauer. She is the Director of High School Youth Ministry for the Church of St. Joseph in West St. Paul. A popular conference and youth speaker throughout the United States, she will share from her vast ministry experience of over 24 years and equip you in equipping ‘them.’
RSVP
March 8, 2012
9:15am – 1:00pm
Cost: $20 in advance
There is perhaps no more famous (and thrilling) parable in the Gospels than that of the prodigal son. Jesus tells a story so rich, so penetrating, and so personal – its relevance to all people, far and near from God, cannot be overlooked. Yet, as workers in the Church and because of familiarity, we can often pass by this timeless story of the love of a Father for his sons and our place in it.
Ryan O’Hara is with us for this Lenten morning. Ryan serves as Mission Director with Saint Paul’s Outreach which is a Catholic evangelistic campus ministry which has evangelized and discipled university students and young adults since 1985. Don’t miss this Lenten moment to hear and respond to the Father’s invitation to repentance, relationship, and restoration.
Note: We begin at 9:15 a.m. with Mass.
Cost:
• Advance Registration: On/before Mar. 1st (Thurs @ 12 Midnight): $20 per person
• Regular Registration: Mar. 2nd – 6th: $25 per person
• Walk-In Registration: After Mar. 6th: $35 per person
You will receive an email confirmation after we receive your registration.
Want to register a group? Call Lauren at (651) 450-6833 ext. 21
April 12, 2012
9:15am – 12 Noon
Cost: Free
The last words of Jesus recorded by Matthew give clear direction to the Church and to Youth Ministry Leaders to “go and make disciples…” (Mt. 28:18ff). But how does a ministry leader “make” disciples of young people? Is there a recipe or plan to follow? How is it done? Join us this month as step by step principles and practicalities of growing teen disciples is presented.
With us this month is Joe Roueche, the Outreach Coordinator for NET Ministries. He has been in youth ministry for over 23 years. Prior to NET, he served as a local Youth Ministry Director where he grew teen disciples in door-to-door peer evangelization and retreat work in addition to youth and sacramental ministry with grades seven through twelve. Learn practical program strategies as you plan for next year!
May 10, 2012
9:15am – 12 Noon
Cost: Free
If you’ve been in ministry for any length of time, you have surely discovered one very important reality: Volunteers are hard to get! For many reasons it can be challenging and difficult. Unfortunately, it is one of the reasons many ‘move on’ from ministry. The truth is that volunteers are the lifeblood of ministry. Your ability to identify, recruit and train adults and young adults is essential. How do you identify possible candidates? What would you say to them that would cause them to prayerfully consider joining your team? How can you be prepared to answer questions which they may have regarding the commitment?
With us is Annie Fochtman, the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Croix Valley Faith Formation in Stillwater. Annie has been in ministry for many years and directs a highly successful youth ministry program. Engaging, knowledgeable and humorous, Annie will share ministry experience and practical strategies for developing leaders.
