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AYM is for Youth Ministers who aim to provide vibrant ministry for their communities. Whether you hold a full time, part time, volunteer or paid position, AYM is for YOU.
Next event:
Thurs., May 17, 2012, 5:30 pm "Celebrating Us!" St. Monica Pavillion, 13623 Rockside Rd., Garfield Hts. 44125 Outdoor potluck-cookout (a side or dessert is appreciated) in celebration of our year, our ministry and our blessings!
AYM Survey - Please follow the link below to take a short survey that will begin to help AYM serve you better.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
WANT MORE INFO?
Contact Katie Drager at (440) 241-9988 or k_drager@hotmail.com
Over the past two
years, the "Will Our Kids Have Faith?(W.O.K.H.F.)"
initiative has engaged more than 2000 parents, parish leaders and
educators in our
diocese.
This parish-based process
is designed to reach
out and empower parents in Catholic parishes to form strong Catholic
families. As this process has blossomed into a national initiative,
largely due to the work of the National Federation for Catholic
Youth Ministry (NFCYM), we are changing the name of W.O.K.H.F.
to "Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth (SCF:SCY)"
to reflect this growth. As a member of NFCYM, our diocese is
actively involved with this initiative now and has been since the
beginning.
The program will continue to assist pastors and parish leaders who
are seeking effective strategies in engaging parents in the life and
mission of the parish as well as ways to help parents take ownership
as the primary leader of faith within their families.
The NFCYM, the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL)
and the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM) are
now partnering with the "SCF:SCY" initiative - currently
being undertaken in nearly forty dioceses across the country.
The Strong Catholic Families program has recently been
transliterated into Spanish, "Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe
(Strengthening Families in the Faith)", to address the unique
needs and concerns of Hispanic parents and families.
Visit Strong Catholic Families site
For more information or to schedule a SCF:SCY session, contact Mark
Delsander at 216-334-1261 x25 or
mxdelsander@clevelandcatholic
charities.org.
Search: A Retreat for High School Teens
What is Search? Search is planned, directed and facilitated by other youth! There are opportunities to meet new friends who are also trying to follow the way of Jesus in today’s world. Search follows the call of Jesus to the first disciples. “Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)
Who is Search For? High school teens (ages 15-18) who are interested in experiencing the Catholic faith in a dynamic way. Youth of all faiths are welcomed.
(It is a Catholic weekend open to all religious denominations.)
Why are Search Weekends held?
To help youth enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. To develop a fuller understanding of God and His Church. To encourage young people to assume an active role in the Church.
Where are Search Weekends held?
Camp Christopher, 1930
N. Hametown Rd.,
Bath, Ohio
How do I sign up for a Search Weekend? Complete registration materials, enclose payment
What is the Cost of a Search Weekend? $70.00
When are Search Weekends held? Search begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and ends with 12:30pm Mass on Sunday
Please Notice time changes from previous Search Retreats
Questions can be directed to:
Jackie Vigneault, Youth & Young Adult Specialist
330-379-3636 ext-15