National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry. This event will be held in New Orleans on December 9th – 12th. This adult conference offers you the opportunity to meet and network with other youth ministers. You will be able to attend dynamic workshops and worship events! It is definitely a conference worth attending! We will be able to do the following: 1. Provide you with a list of Baltimore attendees (in case you need a to find a roommate) 2. Gather all of the Baltimore folks for a dinner on Saturday evening (see attached flier) 3. Offer information about a regional scholarship that will cover your registration fee (see attached flier) Please let me know if you plan to attend the conference. If you have any questions about the conference or the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact mbrogden@archbalt.org.
Book Clubs - exactly what it sounds like - materials to conduct a "book club" training.
A Culture of Formation As we anticipate moving towards a new process of formation within the Archdiocese, we are striving to equip you with more information regarding the background of some of these new changes. Please view these brief training/slide casts videos designed to both form and inform you regarding the new process. Culture of Formation A Way of Life Sailing on the Formation SHIP - Spirituality
Youth Training/ Events
We are seeking your prayers this summer. Over forty workcamps will be held and we ask that you please keep these young people in your prayers, that they may have generous hearts, strength of spirit, and safety throughout their experience. Here is a list of workcamps. Please note that while we only list the "hosting" parish in some cases, many parishes and schools work collaboratively together.
Archdiocesan Youth Advisory Councl - Applications are now being acepted
High School Leadership Institute (High LI) is an annual week long summer leadership development program in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It is held at the Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks, Maryland. Catholic youth, entering grades 10 to 12 in the next school year, have the opportunity to live and pray in community while learning how to be more competent and effective leaders in their parishes and schools. High LI Registration Letter High LI Brochure High LI Sponsor Booklet High LI Scholarship Forms
Archdiocesan Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) - The Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites each parish and Catholic high school to appoint one junior or senior to serve as representative on the AYAC. Information and paperwork about AYAC.
Pope Benedict XVI answers a youth ministry related question
Archbishop O'Brien on the Sacrament of Confirmation - Recently, Archbishop O'Brien wrote about Confirmation. Consider sharing this resource with candidates, parents, and sponsors.
