Youth

World Youth Day - Madrid 2011

What's Happening

Revisiting and Renewing

Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry (RTV) is a familiar document to youth ministers that presents eight components making up a comprehensive approach to youth ministry. When was the last time you pulled this book off your office shelf? Have you often wondered how the goals and components would "look" in your parish? Shawn Gregory, Director of Youth Ministry provides some background about RTV as we kick off a new Web series that explores each component. We'll hear from eight of our colleagues from around the state as they share their insights and best practices for implementing RTV.

  • Introduction by Shawn Gregory, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry
  • Advocacy by Bridget Goudreau, Youth Minister, Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin/Gorham
  • Catechesis by Joy Davis, DRE and Coordinator of Youth Ministry, St. Bernard Parish, Keene
  • Community Life by Shawn Gregory, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry
  • Prayer and Worship by Tammy Saxton, Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, St. John the Evangelist Church, Concord
  • Justice and Service by Carrie Soucy, Youth Minister at St. Elizabeth Seton in Bedford
  • Evangelization by Shawn Gregory, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry
  • New! Pastoral Care by Shawn Gregory, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry

Coming Soon!

  • Leadership Development

World Youth Day 2011 Madrid

World Youth Day MadridWorld Youth Day ~ Madrid 2011

Diocese of Manchester

August  10-23, 2011*

14 days in Madrid, Spain

$2850

This total cost for our trip includes the following:
•   Roundtrip airfare from Boston to Madrid
•   Air taxes, transfers and fuel surcharges
•   Transportation during WYD activities
•   8 nights triple room occupancy
•   Full American breakfast daily
•   Boxed lunches and dinners
•   WYD fees
•   Diocesan t-shirt and hat
*   14 days includes the Days in the Diocese option

Updated Deadline: September 28, 2009

Now is the time to begin planning for this pilgrimage. Space is limited. If you are interested a $200 per person, non-refundable deposit is due by September 28, 2009. Please take the time to prayerfully consider participating in World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain with the Holy Father and thousands of Catholic youth from around the world.

Interested?

Contact your Parish Youth Minister or Young Adult Leader for more information and trip options.

Resources for Parish Youth Ministers or Young Adult Leaders

Download Flyer, Trip Details, and Application (pdf)
Contact Shawn Gregory, 669-3100, Ext. 133 or sgregory@rcbm.org

Youth Ministry Mission

Three independent and equally important goals guide the Church’s ministry with adolescents:

  1. To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
  2. To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
  3. To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

( Renewing the Vision, A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry USCCB, 1997)

Youth Ministry Core Team

The Youth Ministry Core Team , established in 2003 by Bishop McCormack, offers support, encouragement and challenge to the youth ministers of the Diocese of Manchester. The Core Team has developed an online resource directory, Emmaus Connection, for adults who work with youth. The Youth Ministry Core Team has been gathering with youth ministers by deanery in order to assess needs and offer support.

Certificate in Youth Ministry

The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies is a ministry education program for those in ministry with youth, ages 10 to 19, in both parishes and school settings. Read more about obtaining a Certificate in Youth Ministry .

Downloadable documents

Links

Contact Us

Shawn J. Gregory, Directory of Youth Ministry
Diocese of Manchester
153 Ash Street, P.O. Box 310
Manchester, NH 03105-0310
Phone: (603) 669-3100, Ext. 133
Fax: (603) 669-0377
E-mail: sgregory@rcbm.org