Thursday, May 20, 2010

Scream details available.

Attention all youth ministers!!!

Please have your youth join the Snohomish Deanery Parishes youth in an all night evening of fun.

See attached Flyers for details of the SCREAM.

If you have any questions please contact Susie King at 425-481-9358 ext 34 at ST Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish or 425-870-9137.

Space may be limited on events so reserve early.


Download forms and flyers:
What is Scream
Flyer

CMD Youth Ministry Studies Certificate Programs

Here are the dates for CMD Youth Ministry Studies Certificate Program for Year One, and the first half of Year Two.

Remember you can take these courses when ever you have time or need.

March 12-13, 2011~~~Evangelization & Catechesis~~~Tom East
April 9-10, 2011~~~Prayer & Worship~~~Susan Searle
September 24-25, 2011~~~Justice & Service~~~Joan Weber
November 19-20, 2011~~~Pastoral Care~~~Sr. Carolyn Coll, RSM
For more information,OYYAM Contact: Britta Folden @ (206) 382-2010 or britta.folden@seattlearch.orgInformation from the Center for Ministry Development

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat - Update

This year's youth and young adult ministers retreat is scheduled for June 1-3. The price is $50 per person and includes 2 nights stay at Far-a-way Retreat Center, a social on Tuesday night, meals on Wednesday and Breakfast on Thursday. We will open the doors at 3:00 PM on Tuesday for time to relax, get settled in and socialize with other youth ministers. at 6:00 PM we will open the retreat in prayer and dinner followed by an optional social. Wednesday we will have a guest presenter for the entire day so we encourage everyone to come and stay the day. Thursday stay through brunch and leave just before noon.

For more information contact Bridget Harris. To register send your $50 to YYAM Retreat, 710 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Monday, May 10, 2010

ACCY Gathering/Commissioning - June 5th TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR FALL

The gathering and commissioning of regional ACCY to take place at the Chancery on Saturday, June 5, 2010 is not going to happen. Instead, we are going to do this in the fall. Please contact Bridget Harris at bridget.harris@seattlearch.org with questions or more details.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Youth Ministry Opening

St.Michael Parish & School, located in Olympia, WA, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Youth Minister position. The positions primary focus will be on Middle School faith formation (grades 6-8) & Campus ministry (grades 5-8).

St. Michael Parish & School has approximately 2,800 registered families and 8,000 individuals, serving two worship sites in Olympia. There are approximately 600 youth involved in the Faith Formation Program (Preschool through High School) and 270 youth enrolled (grades K-8) at the school.

The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
· Practicing Catholic
· Bachelors degree in Theology, Religious Education or a related field
· Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification, or in the process of earning
· Ministry experience and degree are preferred

The position does require many nights and weekends.

St. Michael Parish offers a committed pastor, collegial dynamic staff, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants please send a cover letter, completed application and resume to:
St.Michael Parish, Attn: Leanne Bergford, PO Box 766, Olympia, WA, 98507

Applications are available by contacting the parish office at 360-754-4667, M-F, 9a to 5p or online at saintmichaelparish.org
Application Deadline: Friday, May 14

Thursday, April 29, 2010

One Week Update

Looking for an opportunity for your youth to serve their community this summer? Do you need a program that is local, affordable and well-established in the Seattle Archdiocese?

We are offering the ONE Week program in various towns and cities throughout the summer. Groups of Junior High or Senior High students and their leaders can experience a local community and learn about and serve the special needs in that community. The schedule is filling up quickly, so please send your registration in as soon as possible.

Junior High
July 18-23 Hoquiam
August 1-6 Forks Full
August 8-13 Everett Full
August 15-20 Seattle

Senior High
July 11-16 Forks
July 25-30 Seattle Full
August 1-6 Hoquiam
August 8-13 Bellingham

If you are at all interested in any of these weeks, please email Britta.folden@seattlearch.org to tell of your potential interest in a certain week. Those weeks with low or no interest may be cancelled, so it is important to know if you are interested. We will re-evaluate sites on May 3rd and those with low numbers may be cancelled so we can give parishes and staff appropriate notice.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

NCCYM

Greetings all~
Do you want to be inspired in your role in youth ministry? Do you want to be equipped to more fully engage your vocation? Do you want to rub elbows with youth ministry professionals and volunteers from around the country? This is a great conference of youth ministry – the speakers, workshops, resources available through the booths are all excellent. Also, as part of the pre-conference experience, there will be a service immersion experience. Besides, do you really need an excuse to go to New Orleans? Visit there website for more information. Please let me know if you have any questions.