Youth Ministry Training and Formation Opportunities

Youth Ministry Training

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Youth Ministry Training - Sponsored by Youth and Young Adult Ministry

First Thursday Growing-In-Faith Workshops - Sponsored by the Religious Education Office

Lay Ministry Institute - Sponsored by Secretariat for Pastoral Leadership

#7 Building Community with Youth

Objectives:

Describe the purpose and process of building community
Identify key elements of community building
Utilize a variety of personal and program strategies for efective community building

May 17, 2003
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Gary Landoll
May 19, 2003
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Willard St. Francis Xavier
Presenter: Gary Landoll
May 22, 2003
7:00-9:00pm
Defiance, St. Mary
School Basement
Presenter: Gary Landoll

Next Session

#7 Building Community with Youth (May 2003)


#1 Understanding Youth Ministry
Objectives:		Dates:
Learn the vision and goals of ministry with youth Identify the goals and key elements of a contemporary, comprehensive approach to ministry with youth Assess your ministry with youth and chart directions for improvement by using the comprehensive model of youth ministry	November 10, 2001 10:00-12:00 pm Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Gary Landoll November 15, 2001 7:00-9:00pm Defiance, St. Mary's School Chapel Presenter: Fr. Ron Schock November 19, 2001 7:00-9:00pm Willard St. Francis Xavier Fr. Nardecchia Hall Presenter: Diane Verhoff


	#2 Working with Families and the Community
	Objectives:			Dates:
	Understand key characteristics of families with adolescents Develop specific ways to partner with families and connect youth ministry programming with family life Recognize the importance of and identify specific strategies for utilizing the resources of the parish and civic community in ministry with youth			January 17, 2002 7:00-9:00 pm Defiance, St. Mary Presenter: Fr. Ron Schock February 2, 2002 10:00-12:00 pm Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Gary Landoll February 4, 2002 7:00-9:00pm Willard St. Francis Xavier Fr. Nardecchia Hall Presenter: Diane Verhoff



#3 Growing in Ministry with Youth
Objectives:	Dates:
Name qualities of an adult in ministry with youth. Identify personal gifts and strengths. Plan for spiritual support and future learning.		April 6, 2002 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Diane Verhoff April 25, 2002 7:00 - 9:00 pm Defiance, St. Mary's Presenter: Diane Verhoff May 13, 2002 7:00-9:00pm Willard St. Francis Xavier Fr. Nardecchia Hall Presenter: Diane Verhoff


#4 Planning Youth Ministry Programs
Objectives:	Dates:
Identify the elements of a successful youth ministry program plan Use the material presented to design a program Identify resources available in your community		September 26, 2002 7:00 - 9:00 pm Defiance, St. Mary's Chapel in School Presenter: Gary Landoll September 28, 2002 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Gary Landoll September 30, 2002 7:00-9:00pm Willard St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Room Presenter: Gary Landoll


#5 Understanding Youth
Objectives:	Dates:
Describe the role of adult leaders working with youth Identify the nature and needs of young and older adolescents Utilize strategies and skills to effectively respond to the needs of adolescents		January 11, 2003 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Fr. Dave Reinhart January 13, 2003 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Willard St. Francis Xavier Presenter: Fr. Dave Reinhart January 16, 2003 7:00-9:00pm Defiance, St. Mary School Basement Presenter: Fr. Dave Reinhart


#6 Working with Groups
Objectives:	Dates:
Develop a basic understanding of the communication process Understand the influence of non-verbal cues on the communication process Utilize communication skills for becoming a more attentive listener Identify the common roadblocks to communication and learn ways to avoid them Develop an understanding of the concept of empathetic listening Utilize following and reflecting communication skill for becoming a better empathetic listener Develop a basic understanding of how groups work Understand how a group develops Identify leadership styles appropriate to the group's life-cycle		March 17, 2003 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Willard St. Francis Xavier Presenter: Diane Verhoff March 20, 2003 7:00-9:00pm Defiance, St. Mary School Basement Presenter: Diane Verhoff March 29, 2003 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Genoa, Our Lady of Lourdes Presenter: Diane Verhoff