Team Youth News
A resource for Youth Ministers and Leaders
December 2018
The Beat on the Street
I hope and pray that all of you had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving!
As we enter the season of Advent I encourage you to take some time between now and Christmas to "connect" with someone new in your parish, work, school, or community. Since the air is filled with fellowship, joy and "giving" it's an easier time of year to make those connections. I know it can be difficult and may put you out of your comfort zone but, trust in the Lord and he will guide you.
Gifts, gifts, gifts! They are a big part of the Christmas season, there is no denying that fact! Who do we buy for, how much do we spend, who are we not buying for. This can all be very consuming and distracting. I would love for you to consider taking some time this season to "look within" and discover the gifts or reacquaint yourself with the gifts that God has blessed each of you with. It's the gifts from within that allow you to live your life according to God's plan; And when we follow that plan, we find peace and joy!
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Diocesan Wide Events
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New Track Course Training and Workshops coming in 2019
I hope to have a handful of opportunities for all for all of you to complete your Track Course training in 2019. Keep an eye out in the January newsletter for dates, locations and times.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIY IDEA CORNER
Here are a few ideas I've come across that I'd like to share with you for the Christmas season. If you have any ideas and activities you would like to share please, feel free to email them to me and I will post them.
"The more we share, the more we care"
Take a Small Group Trip
There are so many events going on from now until January why not consider
taking your youth group/s out and about for some fun and opportunities to grow in spirit.
Getting them out of the parish center or classroom will open them up to opportunities to
stretch their "spiritual muscles" and, meet new people.
Check your local listings for events close by, round up the gang and get out there!
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Tom Semeraro
Email: tsemeraro@rcdony.org
Website: www.rcdony.org
Phone: 1-393-2920 1415
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diocese-of-Ogdensburg-Youth-Ministry-137024036346228/
Twitter: @OburgYM