Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Upcoming Events

Charis Retreat for 20s & 30s

"What's Next?"

June 8-9, 2013

Christ the King Seminary
REGISTER BY JUNE 1st!

Our lives are full of transitions!
The gift of our faith can help us make more grace-filled, intentional life choices.

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Christian Leadership Institute

June 23-29, 2013

St. Columban Center, Derby

Week-long leadership training program for high school students.

Grow in faith, develop skills, make lasting friendships!

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Our Mission

The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry serves those who connect youth and young adults with Jesus Christ, each other, the Church and its mission. We provide resources, training, formation and programs for ministry with younger and older adolescents and young adults. We help parishes and other faith communities develop comprehensive approaches to these ministries. We support church leadership in engaging faith communities as they respond to the needs and include the gifts of youth and young adults.

Upcoming Events

Jul17 Off to College
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Major Initiatives

Attention YOUNG ADULTS:

You have a voice!

Diocesan-wide Survey

We are conducting a brief survey through the end of May of all young adults (18-39) residing in Western NY. This includes but is not limited to college students, singles, young couples, and those with or without children. We want to hear from both those actively practicing Catholicism and those searching or who have left the faith.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Share this flier with your parish/school/workplace to help spread the word!

Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth

Partnering with Parents to Bring Home the Faith!

This initiative helps church leaders identify the new vision, models, roles and relationships required to bring about the change that is necessary to strengthen the Catholic faith of the next generations of believers.