Planning lfor youth ministry in the coming year is certainly going to be a challenge when physically gathering face-to-face safely may not even be possible. So how do we approach planning in this time of pandemic?

Two upcoming webinars are being offered - with more to come later - to assist you in this task.. Each webinar is being offered during daytime and evening hours, and pre-registration is required.

A Walk-Through the “Guidelines for Youth Ministry for the 2020-2021 Year.”
This gathering will unpack the Guidelines section by section, point by point, allowing for questions, discussion, and idea sharing. If you’re a bit overwhelmed by the suggested process, or just want a chance to hear a little bit more about it, especially as it relates to your setting, join Don Boucher and other youth ministry leaders for this session. 

• Monday, July 6, 1-2:30 PM. To register, click here
• Tuesday, July 7, 7-8:30 PM. To register, click here
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Building a Strategy for Weekly Online Youth Ministry
Be inspired and get 10 tips for developing online youth ministry for this coming year. We’ll utilize a video by Kenny & Elle Campbell, founders of Stuff You Can Use, and occasionally pause for discussions and questions. Plan on 90-120 minutes for this gathering, or stay as long as you can. Facilitated by Don Boucher. 

• Monday, July 13, 9-11 AM. To register, click here
• Wednesday, July 15, 7-9:00 PM. To register, click here.

Discernment cohorts offer you the opportunity to develop a forward-looking plan for your ministry in a uniquely effective, small group setting.   We are in exciting times right now as we have a great opportunity to examine our ministry plan and set new goals.  The Office of Faith Formation and your fellow ministry leaders are here to journey with you.

Discernment Cohorts are being formed in the following areas:

• Confirmation Preparation
• Family Faith Formation
• RCIA
• Reconciliation/Eucharist Preparation
• Textbook-Based Faith Formation
• Youth Ministry

Discernment Cohorts will meet once a week for 5 weeks via Zoom beginning the week of July 13th.

When registering, you will be asked to select the days and times that work for your schedule and we will put you in a cohort in your area and at a time that works for you.  If scheduling challenges arise, you will be contacted.

Contact Rosina Hendrickson for more information on these opportunities.
 
Click Here to Join a Cohort!
 

Each month all parish youth ministry leaders are invited to a diocesan gathering that takes place on the 1st Tuesday of most months. Leaders meet from 10 am-12:30 pm for mutual support, resourcing, community building and staying abreast of diocesan and national programs.  Click Here for More Information.