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World Youth Day - Madrid 2011

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World Youth Day 2011 Madrid

World Youth Day Madrid World 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

Deadline: August  3, 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 August 3, 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



NET Ministries - Host a Youth Retreat



NET Is Coming in October 2009

Now is the time to send in your application for a National Evangelization Team (NET) to come to your parish or school.  They are offering 22 retreat dates this year to help youth understand and accept God’s unconditional love for them and to grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ and His church. 

These limited dates fill quickly so please send your application in now.

Download Information and Application Form (pdf)









Soulfest 2009


Soulfest 2009 ~ July 29 - August 1, 2009
CLICK HERE to download poster (pdf)

 

 



















Shawn Gregory Meet our new Director for Youth Ministry

Originally from Woonsocket, RI, Shawn Gregory served as Director of Youth Ministry at Sacred Heart Parish and Holy Trinity Parish in Springfield, MO, Blessed Sacrament Parish in Walpole, MA, and most recently at St. Michael Parish in Exeter, NH. He also holds the Certificate for Youth Ministry from the Center for Ministry Development.

Shawn is committed to Renewing the Vision, A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, a statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Youth ministry can be joyful and challenging, often simultaneously. I am here to serve and to provide resources to pastors and youth ministers as they strive to engage and empower the Catholic youth of the Diocese of Manchester,” stated Shawn.

Residing in Fremont, NH, Shawn and his wife, Kathy, have three children Spencer (7), Bryce (5), and Abigail (1 and ½).



NCYC 2009
Christ Reigns! - National Catholic Youth Conference
Over 20,000 Catholic youth from across the country will gather to celebrate their faith with music, keynotes, workshops and fun. Watch this video to see the excitement and energy at NCYC.

Date: November 19-21, 2009
Location: Kansas City, MO
Contact: Shawn Gregory, 669-3100, Ext. 133, sgregory@rcbm.org
Download Flyer (pdf)
Web site: www.nfcym.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