Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Youth Ministry E-News
November 2009
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IMPORTANT
NCYC UPDATES!Check out the Archdiocese of Cincinnati NCYC page for downloadable prayer helps, details on the November 18 evening send-off/blessing event for families, and important information on protecting our kids from possible spread of the H1N1 virus as we travel to Kansas City to experience the 2009 National Catholic Youth Conference.
If you are registered for NCYC: Join the MyCatholicVoice Virtual Pilgrimage.
As the official online resource for NCYC 2009, the MyCatholicVoice Virtual Pilgrimage enables users to connect, explore and share community online, extending the energy and spirit of NCYC 2009 beyond the physical event. The Virtual Pilgrimage provides multimedia content and interactive ways which enable youth, ministers, and parents to "Prepare, Deepen and Sustain" their NCYC 2009 experience. Join the Virtual Pilgrimage today (www.myCatholicvoice.com/ncyc).
Cast
Your Nets 2010: The OYYAM, Vocations Office and
regional youth ministry associations are collaborating on an exciting series of youth
events called Cast Your Nets. It is an evening of Sunday Eucharist,
praise and worship, a keynote presentation, snacks and more, with
priests available for the sacrament of reconciliation. All events are
Sundays, 5-9:00 PM. The next event will
take place in
Cincinnati on Jan. 31, 2010 at Good Shepherd parish. Take
advantage of this opportunity to gather your youth with others in the
archdiocese to be invigorated in their faith and become the new
disciples of Christ. The events are free, so just go to our website for more information:
www.catholiccincinnati.org/youthmin/CYN. Also, receive more current
updates by becoming a fan on Facebook. Find the link on the CYN homepage.
Schedule
a powerful "Will
Our Kids Have Faith?" presentation at your parish!Parents, Catholic schools and parishes have every reason to worry that our young people are drifting away from the Church. In a major national study it was discovered that, despite all the wonderful programs, initiatives and guidance that parishes and schools provide, Catholic teenagers consistently scored lower on most measures of religiosity — 5 to 25 percentage points lower than their conservative, mainline, and black Protestant peers.
This eye-opening presentation will
- Explore the startling findings of the National Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR)
- Redirect our efforts towards what will really make a difference in the faith of teens
- Offer practical steps to respond to the challenges we face
Presentations can be geared for any audience (i.e., parents or a parish staff). This may be a particularly great time to schedule a presentation for parents in conjunction with Sacramental preparation. For more information, check out the website at www.catholiccincinnati.org/youthmin/.
Theology
of the Body...Set to Music! Two amazing musicians who strive to live the
call of John Paul II to inspire faith with their gift of music are performing in
the Greater Cincinnati Area on Nov. 14 at
Covington's Molly
Malone's (112 East 4th St. Covington) at 7:00 PM. Mike
Mangione and Vince Scheuerman, are part of a new breed of rock musicians: both
grew up on rock music; both, through hard times, came to love their Catholic
faith; and both are working hard to make a difference in the secular world with
their music. Mike and Vince have guest performed at several of the week
long courses at the Theology of the Body Institute, and this Fall they are going
on the road with a solo tour. Make plans to catch this great event with your
friends.
Enroll your teens in a Theology of the Body class: Young Catholics are
surrounded by influences that challenge their faith and morals every day. These
challenges call for more than a "do this, don't do that" approach to
catechesis. Using a great
mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, prayers and references to the
culture that teens understand, Theology of the Body for Teens answers the
questions teens have about their own bodies, issues on sexual morality, and how
they were uniquely created for greatness. The next winter session meets on Sunday
evenings Dec. 6, 2009-Feb. 21, 2010 from 7-9PM.
For pricing and more information (and
to have a look at their adult offerings as well), check
out their upcoming schedule at
www.ruahwoods.org. 
Storytellers:
Youth Ministry through Drama is holding auditions for Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber on Nov. 14 at 4:00
PM
and Nov. 15 at 1:00 PM. Auditions are at the Holy Angels Parish Center
(1322
Brown St., Dayton 45409). High School age youth (graduating classes 2010-2013)
are invited to get involved as actors, singers, dancers, musicians and back
stage crew members. Cast should audition with a prepared song to sing and
orchestra musicians should prepare to play a song on their instrument for
auditions. Performances will be Feb. 26/27 and Mar. 5/6, 2010. For more
information please email the director at
ewahle@catholicweb.com. 
Retreat
Announcements from the Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford: The Jesuit
Spiritual Center is offering and
eight Ignatian Weekend Retreats throughout the fall. The retreats
are silent, and available for both men and women. Come
away to the beautiful grounds of the Jesuit Spiritual Center for a retreat that
fits both your schedule and your needs. For more information, or to register, call (513) 248-3500, ext. 10, or
visit
www.jesuitspiritualcenter.com.
Advent
Personally Directed Retreat – The Jesuit Spiritual Center is offering a
personally directed Advent retreat Nov. 29-Dec. 6. Each day includes
mass and a 45 minute meeting with a carefully selected spiritual director.
Although the retreat officially lasts 7 days, accommodations can be made for
shorter stays. For more information, or to register, call
(513) 248-3500, ext. 10, or visit
www.jesuitspiritualcenter.com. .
NET Ministries is coming to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Jan. 28-Feb. 23, 2010
NET Ministries is a retreat ministry that
challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church.
The retreats, typically for youth in grades 7-12, are high-energy experiences
using large group presentations, small group discussion, music, drama, personal
faith sharing, one-on-one prayer, and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist, given at your parish or school. The goals of the retreat are to
help young people understand and accept God’s unconditional love for them, to
offer the faith of the team as a witness that faith in God is a desirable
and exciting part of their lives, and to encourage young people to grow in their
commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church. To schedule a NET retreat or to learn
more about NET retreats visit
www.netusa.org or contact John Popp at
jpoppDRE@gmail.com.
Archdiocesan Statement on Healthcare:
Reforming HealthCare, Protecting Life When it comes to
public policies, we Catholics frequently bring a moral position that can best be
described as "both/and" in its approache above link to read the full
document and help inform your understandin, rather than "either/or"
(said by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk). Click on thg of the health care issues affecting
our nation today. ALSO, check the statement from the USSB on health care reform in the United States and other great links at www.usccb.org/healthcare/.
Retreat facilitator, storyteller and juggler Tom Sparough: When looking for an
inspirational speaker consider contacting Cincinnati-based presenter Tom Sparough. Tom offers
unique programs that blend scripture, prayer, humor and education. He is a retreat facilitator,
storyteller, author and juggler. Tom calls himself the Space Painter and for more than
25 years he has graced parishes, conferences and youth rallies around the nation with his
spiritual programs. He has been a major presenter for Catholic conferences around the nation.
He is also the primary author of a book entitled The Peace Prayer of St. Francis, Reflections,
Prayers & Gestures with the Clown for Christ. This year he is offering a special program for
Catholic Schools Week, as well as programs for Advent and Lent. Tom may be reached at (513)
542-1231 or emailed at Tom@SpacePainter.com. You
can learn more about his work and his books, and watch a variety of videos on his website at
www.spacepainter.com.
pray-as-you-go.org
Pray-as-you-go is a free daily prayer session designed for use on your
portable MP3 players, to help you pray while traveling to and from work,
study, etc. It is not a 'Thought for the Day', a sermon or a bible-study,
but rather a framework for your own prayer. Lasting between 10 and 13
minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection.
The aim is to help you to-
become more aware of God's presence in your life
- listen to and reflect on God's word
- grow in your relationship with God
It is produced by Jesuit Media
Initiatives, with material written by a number of British Jesuits and other
experts in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Although the content
is different every day, it keeps the same basic format. Visit
pray-as-you-go.org for more
information and to get started today!
Need an easier way to
communicate with your teens or staff? Can't decide whether to send an e-mail,
text message or Facebook posting? Check out
www.Flocknote.com, a free, new
Catholic website that could be perfect for your Catholic parish. Here's a brief
description of how the site works: Catholic group leaders simply create
"feeds" for every group that they lead. They can then post notes and documents
on this feed to share with their members. Then, group members subscribe to
the feeds and choose how they want to receive their notes: by email, text
message, Facebook , or on the website itself. You can even attach documents that
group members can download - like newsletters, event flyers, permission slips,
etc. And the best part? It's 100% free - and 100% Catholic. So check
out the website and give it a try!
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difficult for us to keep up. Please go to our website at
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ABOUT THE E-News: The Youth Ministry E-News is a periodic on-line publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry frequently forwards information about church-related youth ministry events and opportunities as a service to the youth ministry leaders of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Forwarding information does not imply Archdiocesan endorsement, sponsorship or approval. For more details about youth ministry opportunities offered specifically by our office, check out our website at www.catholiccincinnati.org/youthmin.
Peace,
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
E-mail:
cintioym@catholiccincinnati.org