October Youth Ministry Updates
Diocese of Ogdensburg
-Kelly
Youth Buses for Life Registration
Encourage youth to sign up soon for this life-changing experience to stand up for the rights of the pre-born!
Go to rcdony.org/prolife for more information and for registration!
Youth Rally 2018...Mark your calendars!
Our keynote speaker is Bob Perron, and Bishop LaValley will be celebrating Mass. Get ready for a wonderful day of speakers, workshops, prayer, games, and more!
If you're interested in being on the youth rally planning committee, please contact Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org.
Youth Minister Courses
Course 3 and Course 4 are being offered in Watertown on November 4 and Plattsburgh on November 18. Spend a morning learning new skills and resources and sharing ideas with fellow youth ministers!
Email Ginnie at vdemers@rcdony.org to register.
Call & Mission - - A Middle School Vocations Retreat
NET Ministries coming to the diocese!
A team from NET Ministries is coming to the diocese in November.
Several of the parishes in the diocese that have booked NET are willing to allow teens from other parishes to join in their retreat - - if you're interested in seeing if there is room for your teens to attend another parish's retreat, contact Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org.
Thank You!
Thanks, Vicky!! Welcome, Ginnie!!
Welcome to Ginnie Demers, the new secretary for the Office of Youth Ministry! Ginnie's email is vdemers@rcdony.org. We look forward to getting to know her and all that she will bring to the position!
Upcoming Events
October 20-21: Celebrate Christ - - "Called to Lead." Come for an inspiring presentation by renowned speaker Chris Lowney, who will share his thoughts on how to revitalize the Catholic Church. October 20 is for pastors and teachers/administrators at Catholic schools. October 21 is for youth ministers/catechists/anyone involved in parish ministry.
October 29: Drive of Your Life! 6:00-8:00 at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh Lifeteen event. Email plattsburghlifeteen@gmail.com for more information.
November 3: Hearts on Fire. Praise & Worship Holy Hour at Notre Dame in Malone. 7:00-8:00 every first Friday. Get more information from office@standres.org.
November 4: Youth Minister Certification Courses 3 & 4 in Watertown. Course 3 (Communicating with Youth & Parents) and Course 4 (Discussing Faith & Morals with Youth in a Secular Culture) will be offered in Watertown from 9:00-12:00 on November 4. Email Ginnie at vdemers@rcdony.org to register.
November 10-16: NET Ministries offering various youth retreats in the diocese. There are still some openings - - contact Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org to get more information in booking a NET retreat.
November 18: Youth Minister Certification Courses 3 & 4 in Plattsburgh. Course 3 (Communicating with Youth & Parents) and Course 4 (Discussing Faith & Morals with Youth in a Secular Culture) will be offered in Plattsburgh from 9:00-12:00 on November 18. Email Ginnie at vdemers@rcdony.org to register.
March 10: Lenten Retreat in Lowville, 10:00-5:00 (grades 6-12). Mark your calendars - - details to follow!
March 11: Lenten Retreat in Saranac Lake, 10:00-5:00 (grades 6-12). Mark your calendars -- details to follow!
April 28: Youth Rally in Canton (grades 6-12). Mark your calendars - - details to follow!
Feel free to get in touch!
If you are working on any youth ministry programming and would like help/resources, feel free to email Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org. The Youth Department is here to help you with whatever you most need!