1 of 2 Regional Gatherings: Recap

Thanks to all who were able to attend the first gathering for Region III.


Around the table with were:
Danny Bailey, St Nicholas (awesome HOST!)
Carmen Bryant, Holy Disciples
Maria Murphree, St Gabriel
Priscilla McKinney, St Olaf
Carmen Hertel, Tacoma cluster
Monica Elizaga, Tacoma cluster

Welcome to Priscilla as she assumes her new role as part-time Youth Minister at St Olaf's.

We discussed the regional model and the reality of geographic coverage. Given the Pierce Deanery meets on a regular basis through PCCYMA, an invitation was given to the Olympic Deanery to attend those meetings as a launching point towards what may work for the Olympic deanery and/or Region III.

An updated ACCY (Diocesian and Regional) approach was shared and feedback given. Feeback included:

- limited capacity for another meeting in addition to PCCYMA for both adult and youth leaders. Could be a challenge.

- the first year might be just adult leaders/Youth Ministers to clarify the ACCY roles and expectations.

- some youth groups are in their infancy stages and do not yet have youth leaders identified.

Overall, it was a great venue to network, relate stories and share upcoming events. Please see other blog posts for more announcements.

Please leave your comments if I've forgotten anything! Thanks, Carmen H. for taking notes!

2nd gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th at St Nicholas from 10am - 1p.m.

A great weekend at Youth Ministry Studies class!

What a blessed weekend spending time with a group of committed faithful attending Year 1 of CMD's Certificate for Youth Ministry Studies. Equipped with a better framework about Youth Ministry, I am energized to see how I can better serve those in my home parish and the region. There was a strong representation from REGION III - Danny from St Nicholas, Carmen from the Tacoma cluster and a handful of new friends from the Korean Catholic Community Church of Tacoma.

If you were thinking about the courses - I highly encourage you to consider signing up for the next class being held April 24-25. You can start at any point of the program. Let me know if you have any questions!

UPDATED - ONE WEEK DATES

ONE WEEK Dates/Locations for Junior High and High School

For more information about a particular site or for registering your group, please contact Britta Folden at 206.382.2010 and/or britta.folden@seattlearch.org. Please keep in mind that it will be first come, first served in filling these spots once registration materials are available. Your non-refundable deposit check per participant holds your spot until confirmation of numbers date...look for more information to come!

Date	Junior High Site
July 11-16
July 18-23	Hoquiam
July 25-30
August 1-6	Forks
August 8-13	Everett/Snohomish
August 15-20	Seattle
Date	High School Site
July 11-16	Forks
July 18-23
July 25-30	Seattle
August 1-6	Hoquiam
August 8-13	Bellingham
August 15-20

Region III Gathering and Lenten Reflection

Greetings!

I recently sent an email out soliciting dates that will work for you and/or your volunteers to gather as REGION III. I'm starting to hear back from folks and am getting excited to plan our upcoming gathering.

In case you need the proposed dates again - here they are:

Please reply by Feb 19th with the date(s) that would work best for you:
Monday, March 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 29 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

***Food will be provided at all gatherings!***

Based on the responses, I will confirm via email ONE DAY meeting and ONE EVENING meeting. Please choose the date(s) that would work with you. I will do my best to secure a location that is most central for those attending the confirmed dates (will this require a miracle or what?!).


The work you do for our Catholic church by ministering to the youth is amazing! I look forward to supporting the efforts of Region III with all of you! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Peace,
Mary Galvez
Region III Representative
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Seattle

Jr High Rally is coming up! Ready to DIVE DEEP?

Junior High Rally 2010

DIVE DEEP!

Saturday, March 6^th

Location

Highline Community College

S 240^th & Pacific Hwy South

Des Moines, WA

Cost

$50 per person on or before February 22^nd

$55 per person between February 22^nd and March 5^th

$60 per person at the door (no t-shirt)

No refund after March 1^st

Special opportunity! For every youth a parish brings over the number they brought to Rally 2009, the cost is only $10 per youth!

Age

Participants must be in 6^th through 9^th grade

Meals

Meals are not included. Please bring a sack lunch/dinner or make plans to visit off-site restaurants. The on-campus college cafeteria will be open for purchase of food.

Tshirts

Each participant who registers by March 5^th will receive a tshirt.

Schedule

8:30am Registration Open (in Gym)

10:00am General Session I

11:15am Workshop I

12:15pm Lunch (on your own)

1:30pm General Session II

2:45pm Workshop II

4:00pm Mass

5:30pm Dinner (on your own)

7:30pm Dance & Games

9:00pm End and Depart

***A Spaghetti Dinner is being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at St. Philomena. Only $5!!! Reservation forms are available - please email me at mary.galvez@seattlearch.org***

ONE WEEK Dates/Locations for Junior High and High School

For more information about a particular site or for registering your group, please contact Britta Folden at 206.382.2010 and/or britta.folden@seattlearch.org. Please keep in mind that it will be first come, first served in filling these spots once registration materials are available. Your non-refundable deposit check per participant holds your spot until confirmation of numbers date...look for more information to come!

JUNIOR HIGH
July 18-23 - Hoquiam
August 1-6 - Forks
August 8-13 - Everett/Snohomish
August 15-20 - Seattle

HIGH SCHOOL
July 11-16 - Forks
July 18-23 - Bellingham
July 25-30 - Seattle
August 1-6 - Hoquiam

Check out this opportunity: Youth Ministry Studies

Interested in gaining confidence in your role with youth? Do you need a way of gaining credibility, but don’t have the time for a degree?

The Youth Ministry Studies program is a ministry education program for those in ministry with youth, ages 11 to 18, in both parish and school settings. It equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth. Recognized by the Archdiocese, these programs provide a solid foundation in catechetical formation and a specialized education in ministry involving adolescent youth.

The program includes eight courses. The primary aim of the program is to promote personal, spiritual and ministerial growth. Participating leaders will experience confidence, competence and credibility in their roles in youth ministry.

Courses will be offered on the weekends at our office in Seattle. The first course is coming up on February 27 – 28^th! Find out more about the Youth Ministry Studies program on our website here and learn more about the Center for Ministry Development here.

Interested in signing up or getting more info? Contact Britta.Folden@SeattleArch.org.