Youth Ministry Studies program

Interested in gaining confidence in your role with youth? Do you need a way of gaining credibility, but don’t have the time for a degree?
The Youth Ministry Studies program is a ministry education program for those in ministry with youth, ages 11 to 18, in both parish and school settings. It equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth. Recognized by the Archdiocese, these programs provide a solid foundation in catechetical formation and a specialized education in ministry involving adolescent youth.
The program includes eight courses. The primary aim of the program is to promote personal, spiritual and ministerial growth. Participating leaders will experience confidence, competence and credibility in their roles in youth ministry.
Courses will be offered on the weekends at our office in Seattle. The first course is coming up on February 27 – 28th! Find out more about the Youth Ministry Studies program on our website here and learn more about the Center for Ministry Development here.
Interested in signing up or getting more info? Contact Britta.Folden@SeattleArch.org.

Junior High Rally

Junior High Rally 2010
DIVE DEEP!
Saturday, March 6th

Location
Highline Community College
S 240th & Pacific Hwy South
Des Moines, WA

Cost
$50 per person on or before February 22nd
$55 per person between February 22nd and March 5th
$60 per person at the door (no t-shirt)
No refund after March 1st

Special opportunity! For every youth a parish brings over the number they brought to Rally 2009, the cost is only $10 per youth!

Age
Participants must be in 6th through 9th grade

Meals
Meals are not included. Please bring a sack lunch/dinner or make plans to visit off-site restaurants. The on-campus college cafeteria will be open for purchase of food.

Schedule
8:30am Registration Open (in Gym)
10:00am General Session I
11:15am Workshop I
12:15pm Lunch (on your own)
1:30pm General Session II
2:45pm Workshop II
4:00pm Mass
5:30pm Dinner (on your own)
7:30pm Dance & Games
9:00pm End and Depart

I just wanted to remind everyone in the Northern Deanery that tomorrow is an opportunity for those involved in Youth and Young Adult Ministry to gather for support and ongoing planning.

We will meet at St. Mary's Parish in Anacortes from 10-noon. Please let Bridget know if you plan to attend.

Region I upcoming Meetings and Events

The Northern Deanery meeting for December is scheduled for December 10th in Anacortes from 10-noon.
Agenda items include:
· Finalizing ACCY plans for the deanery
· Schedule for the rest of the year

The Snohomish Deanery meets the first Monday of each month

Check back regularly or subscribe to the blog for more frequent updates from the region.

Northern Deanery Youth Ministers Meeting

As many of you know at the Region I adult meeting we identified it would be helpful for people working or volunteering in youth and young adult ministry to meet regularly in their Deaneries.

The first of these regular gatherings for the Northern Deanery will take place on December 10th from 10-12 in Anacortes.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Reminder: Adult Meeting Tomorrow

Just a reminder that tomorrow Region I will be hosting the adult meeting to cover ACCY structure, go over this new regional model and discuss how we would like our support/events to be structured.

The meeting is scheduled from 11:00-1:30 at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Burlington. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Bridget Harris by 5:00 pm today.
See you all tomorrow.

Map to Immaculate Conception

Youth Convention Reminders

Registrations for 2010 Youth Convention, Louder than Before, are due by Monday the 26th. This is the deadline to get the $65 per person registration.

Also remember the special offer of $15 per person after the number you brought last year. So if you brought 50 and you bring 65 this year, those last 15 only need to pay $15 each. If you want to know how many you brought last year, send us an email and we will let you know.

Be sure to check the Youth Convention Blog for regular updates.