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TRAINING FOR MY TEAM
OMOF One Mission One Faith is a basic ministry formation process for anyone who serves in the life of the Church. Recommended for beginning or experienced Ministers without the Basic Catechist Certification.
Called & Gifted Recommended for anyone who wants to discern their charisms (spiritual gifts) and to respond to God’s call.
YAM•LAB Key Strategies is hosted by the Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region and includes six interactive sessions that will improve involvement, increase participation and integration of young adults in your parish. Recommended for current young adult leaders as well as clergy, staff and volunteers considering how to get started.
Ananias A five-week virtual experience inspired by the important role Ananias played in St. Paul’s journey to Jesus (Acts 9:10-19) that teaches “the art of accompaniment.” (Evangelii Gaudium 169.) Check back often for updates of the next Ananias training cycle.
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YOUNG ADULT LEADER EVENTS
Regional Congress This year, the five pastoral regions will host a combined virtual experience, the PENTA Regional Congress. The theme for this year is: “A New Beginning.” In moving forwards from 2020, they are excited for the new possibilities for our ministries.
This virtual Congress has been planned for:
- Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCL)
- Catechists
- Families
focusing on their spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
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RESOURCES
YAM Resources Young Adult Ministry Resources from the USCCB
National Advisory Team on Young Adult Ministry NATYAM The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth (LMFLY) has set up a special ad-hoc National Advisory Team on Young Adult Ministry to serve as nationwide network, resource group, and consulting body to the bishops on young adults and the Church's pastoral ministry with them.
USCCB and LIM Young Adult Videos Webinars specific for Young Adult Ministry
Christus Ministries empowers young adults and parishes to grow spiritually, change lives, and transform communities. They host events for young adults and families, provide leadership formation, and work with parishes to create a welcoming environment for young adults.
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Young adult leader Events
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Thursday, October 14, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Be supported by a network of young adult ministries from across the country exploring how to will improve involvement, increase participation and integration of young adults in your parish. The evening will include a presentation, Q&A, and time to connect, brainstorm and troubleshoot with other leaders ministering with young adults.Read More -
Thursday, November 11, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Be supported by a network of young adult ministries from across the country exploring how to will improve involvement, increase participation and integration of young adults in your parish. The evening will include a presentation, Q&A, and time to connect, brainstorm and troubleshoot with other leaders ministering with young adults.Read More
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YAM•LA Blog
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In our series Best Practices for Young Adult Ministry: Six Key Strategies, a team of young adult ministry leaders from the Our Lady of Angels Pastoral Region provides guidance and wisdom for communities seeking to begin a young adult ministry, or for those already established to grow in their capacity and troubleshoot common issues in a network of supportive ministers, seekers, and advocates. In one night of the series, we examine the ideas that title this post - ideas that, in isolation, can bristle established parish culture and together can frustrate even experienced ministers. Yet it is vital to embrace the culture that has shaped Millennials and Gen Z’s as a result of the technological advancements that preceded their comings of age.Read More
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Looking to start a young adult ministry?Register for the upcoming workshops on "Best Practices for Young Adult Ministries"
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Need more resources?
Register your ministry for access to our Google Drive
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