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When: Saturday, September 6 through Sunday, September 7, 2008
Where: TBA
Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Saturday); 9:00am to 4:00pm (Sunday)
Cost: $225 which includes tuition, books, materials, refreshments and Saturday/Sunday lunches.
Details: Principles of Youth Ministry presents the foundational understandings and principles for developing an effective, comprehensive ministry with young and older adolescents. It examines the dynamics of promoting healthy adolescent development and faith growth. It presents the vision and principles for comprehensive youth ministry and a model for developing comprehensive youth ministry. Presenter: Marcos Martinez, Program Officer, Youth and Young Adults for Catholic Relief Services.
Contact: For more information please contact Dr. Verónica Rayas, Co-Director Catholic Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of New York, veronica.rayas@archny.org, 212-371-1011 x2847
When: Friday, September 12, 2008
Where: Maryknoll Sisters' Center Directions
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Theme: Introduction to Catechetical Mission & Office
Cost: $35.00
Details: For all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education who are new to the catechetical ministry in the Archdiocese of New York.
Contact: Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM, DirectorsCoordinators@nyfaithformation.org. Phone: (212) 371-1011 Ext. 2858
When: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Where: St. Theresa, East Bronx Directions
Time: 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Theme: Introduction to Catechetical Mission & Office
Cost: $35.00
Details: For all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education who are new to the catechetical ministry in the Archdiocese of New York.
Contact: Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM, DirectorsCoordinators@nyfaithformation.org. Phone: (212) 371-1011 Ext. 2858
When: Monday, September 15, 2008
Where: Maryknoll Sisters' Center Directions
Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
Cost: $35.00
Details: The Safe Environment Training for Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education Programs.
Contact: Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM, DirectorsCoordinators@nyfaithformation.org. Phone: (212) 371-1011 Ext. 2858
When: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Where: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Ossining Directions
Time: 1pm - 8pm
Cost: Free Admission
Details: After the Pope's visit and after world youth day, what's next? Share your stories and find your mission at Maryknoll. Meet real life mission heroes and learn about a life of service from those who live it. Sponsored by Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.
Contact: For more information, call 888-627-9566 or visit their website www.livesofservice.org
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Where: Your Parish
Theme: The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church / La Palabra De Dios En La Vida Y Mision De La Iglesia
Details: Each year, the third Sunday of September has been designated by the US Catholic Bishops Catechetical Sunday. This national celebration honors those involved in catechetical ministry. Materials for celebrating Catechetical Sunday are available at the USCCB website.
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Where: Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
Time: 9am -- 4pm
Cost: $30/person; early bird and group rates available
"The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church"
Details: Join religious educators from across the Archdiocese for our annual Convocation. Workshops, presentations and liturgy are scheduled for this day. Come for fellowship and Liturgy. Discover Scripture and its meaning in your life. Hear from nationally known speakers and educators in English and Spanish. Visit our bigger-than-ever exhibit of books, resources and gifts for all occasions. Encounter Scripture in song and celebration. 
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Where: St. Anastasia Rel Ed Center, Harriman, NY Directions
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $260.00 for ten sessions, books and materials; or, $20 per session and $60 for books and materials.
Details: If you think your catechesis to adolescents could be more effective than it already is... join us for this exciting learning experience designed for Catechists, Youth Ministers and Other Adults interested in ministering to adolescents. More information
Contact: Sponsored by the Catechetical Office, please contact: Kathleen Alonzo, Co-Director: Catholic Youth Ministry at Kathleen.Alonzo@archny.org or 212-371-1011 x2864.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Where: Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, 869 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Directions
Time: 1pm to 6pm
Cost: Free
Details: The Archdiocese of New York celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humane Vitae with an afternoon conference:
- 1:00 – Humanae Vitae: Controversy and Prophesy: a presentation by Dr. Janet Smith
- 2:45 – The Connection between Contraception and Same-Sex Unions: a presentation Dr. Janet Smith
- 4:00 – Testaments of Love: married couples share their stories of living the Church’s teaching
- 5:30 – Holy Mass: Most Reverend Gerald Walsh, Auxiliary Bishop of New York, presider
Contact: For more information, call the Family Life Office at (212) 371-1000.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Where: St. Anthony School, Bronx Directions
Time: 9:30am -- 4:00pm
Cost: $10 for materials
Event Flyer and Registration Details
Details: This Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Materials Workshop, helps the catechist in the task of preparing the materials oneself as much as possible while collaborating with others in areas that are beyond one’s abilities. There will be three sessions of material making offered: Raised Surface Map for Geography Presentations, Tracing Packets for Altar I and Annunciation Presentations and Three Dimensional Figures for Historical Presentations.
Contact: For more information, please contact Ms. Linda Sgammato, Director of Early Childhood Catechesis, at GoodShepherd@nyfaithformation.org
