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Youth Ministry Office

Anne Heemskerk
Coordinator

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Mandate of Youth Ministry Program

The Office of Youth Ministry is to provide a vision of "Comprehensive Youth Ministry" to the diocese in an effort to support and or begin youth ministry programs and activities in parishes.  The Youth Ministry Office is responsible for the development of an Advisory Committee to help and support youth ministry and foster communication throughout the diocese.  The office will collaborate with the Archbishop, priests and laity in the formation of Youth Ministry goals and activities, i.e.  "Celebrating Catholic Youth 2010," in Kingston.  An overall goal is to help support all parishes to be "youth friendly."

 

Message from Anne

As Youth Coordinator, I am presently facilitating a committee in the planning and implementation of a "Celebrating Catholic Youth 2010" event scheduled for Saturday, 8 May from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School.  The theme is "Shine Like the Son; John 3:16."  Please see notice >

Youth ministry is happening in our Archdiocese; several parishes have either comprehensive youth ministry programs, youth ministry activities or a youth group; and some parishes offer specific programs like "Theology of the Body,"  "Youth Alpha," and "Youth Cafe Series."  It doesn't matter what your parish chooses to do with their youth as long as it's inviting, inclusive, and fosters faith and leadership in Christ Jesus.

Listed on this site are activities that relate to youth ministry.   If you have something going on that is for youth in your parish, please email the information to me at: youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca,  and I will forward it to our webmaster.  

I am willing and available to help support all youth ministry leaders and their programs.  Please call me at the Diocese Centre, or email me for information and/or assistance with youth programming, activities and events. 

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Jamaica Mission Trip 2010

Pictured above are fifteen students from Holy Cross and Regiopolis-Notre Dame high schools here in Kingston , and their adult supervisors who are busily preparing for their upcoming Mission Trip to Kingston , Jamaica .  

Anne Heemskerk, Youth Coordinator for our Archdiocese, will be accompanying the group who will be volunteering at various worksites under the sponsorship of St. Patrick’s Foundation.  They will also be joined in Jamaica by His Grace, Archbishop O’Brien, and members of our Twinning Committee, for the signing of an historic Twinning Agreement between our two Archdioceses. The group has finished their fundraising and are now collecting school and medical supplies to take with them. 

If you have anything to donate please call Chris Forster, Coordinator of Pastoral Services at Holy Cross C.S.S. (384-1919 ext. 3436).

 

Youth friendly web sites:

Books for Youth:

  • The Shack (fiction) - theme is about the Trinity, relationship and reconciliation

  • 100 Things Every Catholic teen should Know

  • How Far Can We Go? A Catholic Guide to Sex and Dating By: L. Perrault & B. Salkeld Novalis ISBN 978-2896461233

  • Savor Your Faith! Light up the World

Music Resources for Christian music and song:

  • Critical Mass – Catholic Band from London Ont. (rock)

  • Divine Blood – Youth friendly Christian Band from Kitchener Ont. (Metal)

  • Atoning Stone – Youth friendly Christian Band from Belleville Ont. (Gothic Metal)

  • Spirit Blazers – Christian Band/choir from Belleville 2004 C.D. “Gift of Grace”

Movies Recommended as Youth friendly for High School Age:

  • “Facing the Giants” (high school appropriate)

  • “Fire Proof” (young adults)

  • Eucharistic Congress 2008 D.V.D.’s

  • “Evan Almighty” (Creation theme, Trust in God etc…)

  • “Bruce Almighty” (can be related to Matthew 25 31-46 The Last Judgment) and to the 6th station of the cross)

  • “Horton Hears a Who”

  • “Radio” (theme Beatitudes)

  • “Remember the Titans” (Football/high school theme of racial acceptance/forgiveness)

  • “Frost/Nixon” (confession)

  • “Rat Race” (social justice)

  • “Pay it Forward” (discipleship Good Samaritan Luke 10:29-37)

  • “Slum Dog Millionaire” (social justice)

  • “A Walk to Remember” (chastity, faith in others)

  • Touched by an Angel (T.V. episode “But for the Grace of God” John 13:1-20 Washing of the feet)

Resource Library

 

 


click here  to read Anne's most recent article in the Journey

Regiopolis-Notre Dame and Holy Cross Secondary School Councils presents:

The Brain and Gender Learning Differences 
- What is it all about?
Parent Forum (Elementary/Secondary)
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14 April 2010
7:00 -9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:15)
Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School
130 Russell Street (enter via Cowdy Street entrance)

With Dr. Ashleigh Molloy, PH.D.
Director of the Transformation Education Institute
An active parent member of his daughter's school council and in the Toronto Catholic School Board, and board member of the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education.

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Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, Grandparents and Teachers are all welcome to attend.

RSVP by 7 April 2010
 brianevoy@gmail.com
poster

 

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 "For God so loved the world, 
He gave his only begotten Son" (John 3:16)

"SHINE LIKE THE SON"
CELEBRATING CATHOLIC YOUTH 2010

8 May 2010
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
1085 Woodbine Road, Kingston

Opening Prayer - Archbishop Brendan O'Brien
Keynote Address - Kevin McDonald

Registration Form

for more information:
youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca
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Franciscan Pilgrimage for Youth (18-30)
19-22 July 2010
Notre Dame du Cap de la Madeleine
Trois Riviere, Quebec

Explore your Catholic Christian faith through workshops, music, new friends, social justice project, gospel living

Poster
Application & Registration Form
Letter of Introduction

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Lift Jesus Higher Rally

24 April 2010
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building)
255 Front Street West, Toronto

check out their website:
www.lift-jesus-higher-rally.org
view poster

“Abuse Perpetuated by Technology” 
Internet Safety Presentation

24 April 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Providence Spirituality Centre
1200 Princess Street, Kingston

This presentation will help parents, students, teachers & seniors understand the dangers lurking online and offer simple tools to help protect children and ourselves in a wired world.
View the poster

Registration:  Phone: 613-542-8826
Email: info@psck.org  
Full payment $60 by April 6 ( includes lunch)

JOURNEY TO THE FATHER

Catholic Youth Conference
16-18 July 2010
Cornwall, ON

Registration packages available: info@journeytothefather.ca Tel: 613-938-1091
check out our website: www.journeytothefather.ca

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011

Interested in going on pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid and visiting Rome to boot?  St. Mark’s Parish Youth Coordinators are planning such a pilgrimage for 45 pilgrims. If you or a friend have been thinking about participating in this event you are invited to an Information meeting which will be held in St. Mark’s Club House in Prescott (situated beside church) on Sunday,  June 28 starting at 7PM. We believe we have an excellent package to offer pilgrims. Come and check things out. For further information, contact Tony or Diane Jozefowicz 613-925- 5133 or by email at ditone@ripnet.com  Please advise if you plan to attend.

St. Michael's Youth Office

March 7th, 2010 Bulletin Insert from St. Mike’s Youth Office

Youth Office Coordinators: Silvana Loughheed & Marilyn Woolven

stmikesyouthoffice@sympatico.ca 613-962-6371 (Office hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

CANADIAN FOOD FOR CHILDREN: CFFC REGULARLY SENDS DONATIONS TO HAITI. Collecting donations of salt, oil, sugar, rice, pasta, lentils, dried peas, beans, clothing & shoes for Third-World countries.

6PM MASSES: LAST 2 SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH- next Masses: March 21st & 28th

YOUTH NEWS!

Youth Group: Sunday evenings 6:30-8:30
STATIONS OF THE CROSS REHEARSALS in the Church UNTIL APRIL 4TH  After 6pm Mass, Mar. 21st & 28th– 7-9pm rehearsal

Youth Events to watch for! Contact Youth Office.

  1. March 15th-16th: March Break overnight MISSION TRIP to Good Shepherd Refuge Centre & St. Francis Table: we’re full but sign the waiting list.
  1. March 26th-27th: 24 hour overnight THINKFAST at NCC. High school students only. Must register with Youth Office or at NCC with Jo.  

To participate a minimum of $30 in pledges must be raised. registration fee: $10  

  1. April 16th-18th: WEEKEND AWAY FOR TEENS. Explore God’s plan for all areas of your life - love, sex and finding true happiness. (THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR TEENS). Wesley Acres Camp in the County. Sign up now! Call Youth Office for more info. Cost: $135
  1. Saturday, May 8th: “Shine Like the Son” Calling all teens and young adults! YOUTH GATHERING IN KINGSTON. Join Youth from the whole diocese! Our Youth Group will be presenting the Everything Skit. Register through the Youth Office.

 

Catholic Christian Outreach - Newman House

Faith Studies – We cater to your schedule

  • http://www.ccocanada.ca/en/multimedia/vblog.aspx

  • Faith studies are 1 hour a week (catered to your schedule) for 6 weeks and you go through a study combining scripture with practical application.

  • They are very interactive and informative, and a great chance to talk about faith while at University with other students your age

  • Faith Studies are starting up next week, so be sure to send your schedules into the CCO staff

  • dan.freeman@cco.ca or anna.mclane@cco.ca

Thursday Night Dinners –  5:30pm @ Newman House

  • Each and every Thursday dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. which is right after 5:30 mass.

  • The cost is only 3 bucks! You can’t find a better deal.

  • Takes place at Newman House (192 Frontenac St.)

Social Outreach – Urgent Help needed – Giving patients the opportunity for mass

  • Mental Health Services at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital is in desperate need for a couple volunteers to help out with portering to and from Mass and sitting with them during Mass. Volunteers need to be available to help out every Sunday this semester from 1:00 pm to about 2:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to share one's faith with another as well as being a vital volunteers, because without volunteers patients don't get to go to Mmass. 
    Please contact Natalie 8nj@queensu.ca or by phone at 613 545 0753

CCO Founders Vlog – Join the Revolution

CCO Missions – A Summer in Calgary or 3 weeks in Africa

  • CCO has some amazing mission opportunities this summer! Deadline for application is the end of the month!

  • Special shout out to all the guys! We need some solid men for these two missions!

  • IMPACT 
    http://www.cco.ca/

  • AFRICA - http://www.cco.ca/

 Cardinal Levada Dinner – March 6th, 2010 – Ban Righ Hall – 7:00pm

 www.cco.ca
“Christ Jesus, the Word of life, is the source and fulfillment of all our lives,  for the Lord Jesus is the one mediator and redeemer.”
- Pope Benedict XVI
_______________________________________
Stephen Kaip
District Director/Team Leader - Queens University  
Catholic Christian OUTREACH

Mailing Address:
192 Frontenac Street, Kingston, ON   K7L 3S6
Email: stephen.kaip@cco.ca
Web Site: www.cco.ca