Statement of Mission

Black Catholic Input, a part of the Diocesan Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office, aims to serve the Church by promoting  and fostering a positive Black Catholic identity among Black youth and young adults within the Diocese of Cleveland.

We are called to enable Black youth and young adults to live the Gospel through a personal relationship with Jesus.  We work to facilitate the interaction of adult with adult, adult with youth, and youth with youth.  Because youth and young adults "are" the Church of Today as well as the Church of Tomorrow.  We endeavor to support the life and growth of Black youth and young adults and those who minister to them.

In responding to this call, Black Catholic Input will recruit and organize Black youth and young adults, who look to the Roman Catholic tradition for direction and support, and provide Leadership Development for them.  We will share our common beliefs and values, serve the community of the Church through varied activities, and actively work toward building a lasting harmony among all people.

WORD...the sharing with others of the Good News of God's love and salvation as shown to us in Jesus.

WORSHIP...building and celebrating the relationship of God and His people.

CREATING COMMUNITY...building new paths of communication and providing opportunities for sharing and identification as one of God's own.

JUSTICE & SERVICE...extending the kingdom of God in the world through service and action on behalf of justice.

GUIDANCE & HEALING...responding to the needs of youth and young adults for spiritual and personal counseling, for vocational guidance, and for reconciliation that heals alienation.

ENABLEMENT...involves a relationship of trust and challenge in which both adults and youth are led to new growth and self-confidence and can actively participate in the work of the Church.

ADVOCACY...listening, caring and interpreting on behalf of Black youth and young adults.

Key to this response is an awareness and recognition of the natural and spiritual talents of Black Catholic youth and young adults.  Although Black Catholic Input is a multi-faith group, it will maintain a Black Catholic purpose.

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2013 Calendar

	April 19-20, 2013   Keynote Speakers: Rev. Bryan Massingale, S.T.D. Professor, Department of Theology Marquette University   Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, SND Secretary, Parish Life and Development Catholic Diocese of Cleveland   Download Registration Flyer For more information contact: Vanessa Griffin Campbell, Director Office of Ministry to African American Catholics (216) 696-6525, Ext. 3020 vcampbell@dioceseofcleveland.org www.dioceseofcleveland.org/aacm
	Sr. Thea Awards
	Sun., May 19, 2013 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center, Cleveland, OH Cost:  $50/person   Sandra Gay Chapman – Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award   Highlighting African American Deacons' wives in the Diocese. For more information, please contact:  Georgia McCoy at 216-334-1261 x26 or glmccoy@clevelandcatholiccharities.org.
	Interregional African American Catholic Evangelization Conference (IAACEC) Jun 14-16, 2013  9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Hilton Columbus at Easton - Columbus, OH The conference is designed to equip and empower all who attend, especially our youth and young adults and those who work with them. To accomplish this task, the conference is offering the best resources and experiences in faith that our heritage can afford. Some presenters include, but are not limited to: Dr. Veronica Morgan-Lee Cathleen Dorsey Bellow Fr. Maurice J. Nutt, C.S.S.R. M. Annette Turner Fr. Kenneth Taylor Will Jemison Vanessa G. Campbell Christine Weathers Attendees will be exposed to presentations relating to evangelization, catechesis, spirituality, relationships, youth ministry and critical health issues. The George Findley Ministry Institute provides a professional tract that will enhance your skills in the areas of Youth Ministry, Cathchesis, Young Adult Ministry and Developing Evangelization Teams. CEU's may be earned if approved by your diocese. Early Bird Registration: $155.00 by May 4, 2012. After May 4, 2012, registration will be $180.00. This includes two (2) meals, T-Shirt, Family Reunion, NAACYMN activity and Explosive Workshops. For additional conference information, contact M. Annette Turner, (502) 636-0296, ext. 1245.

Contacts

Helpful Links

Office of Ministry to African American Catholics(Diocese of Cleveland)

A.R.K. Newsletter

National Black Catholic Congress - www.nbccongress.org

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