Highlights
From the Board ChairThe National Directory for Catechesis
I came away from this gathering with a few reflections I would like to share with you. Youth Ministry Leader = Catechetical Leader? Perhaps.
New Youth and Adult RecognitionsFor nearly two years the NFCYM has been in the process of revising the youth ministry recognitions that are replacing the Eagle of the Cross, For God and Youth, and the youth and adult recognition pins. Please view the “hidden” page on the NFCYM website. There you may view the draft images of the awards and their respective price ranges. We are asking that diocesan leaders (who have not already responded), parish youth ministry leaders, and high school campus ministers email the NFCYM office by December 5, letting us know of your intended purchase of these awards so that we may produce a sufficient quantity for this year. Please note: the "diocesan awards" may only be purchased by dioceses. View Awards
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Marketing Committee Needs You!Are you excited about being a member of NACYML and the potential of what NACYML has to offer? Do you like being part of a team that sets goals and helps an organization realize its vision? If you answered “Yes!” to the above, and have ideas about how NACYML can promote itself to the greater youth ministry community, then the NACYML Marketing Team is looking for you to share your gifts. The commitment involves four conference calls per year and a bit of work on the side. If you are interested in sharing in the growth and promotion of NACYML through this committee, please contact Pat Clasby at 858-271-4128 or email him at pclasby@pclasby.cts.com. Help Wanted: NACYML Website Project TeamNACYML members, step up to the plate! If you have some time and plenty of passion about NACYML, youth ministry, and working in thechurch, share your gifts and skills. NACYML is currently in need of website workers and technical assistance for the web page. If you are interested, please contact Pat Howard at peacepat@hotmail.com. |
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A Picture Is Worth...
Articles in this newsletter correspond to the Core Competencies detailed in the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers. Look for the symbol in the article that indicates which core competency the article addresses. To learn more about the standards, see the resource page which is always accessible from the newsletter navigation bar. It provides a summary of the core competencies and the specialized competencies for youth ministry leaders. |
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Other Feature Articles in this Issue...World Youth Day: A Reflection on the Gifts that one youth ministry coordinator received from this year’s experience in Cologne. Share Your Bread: A quick view of youth ministry networks in the state of Minnesota! Stewardship: Sean McDonald from the Archdiocese of Newark looks at the importance of being good stewards of our ministries as well as our time, talent, and treasure. High School Campus Ministry: Explore the connections and differences between ministry with teens in a school setting and in a parish setting. We share gifts and vision. How can we share the work and ministry of these settings? Profiles in Youth Ministry: An interview with Father Tom Dunne. Calling Forth the Gifts: A "Relatively" New Youth Minister's Take on the Profession. Here Come the Holidays: Will you travel via an aisle or window seat? A reflection from Bob McCarty. |
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Cornerstone Media has an Offer for You ...Dear Friend in Ministry, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. Hopefully, summer brought you some rest, and now as fall is here you are ready to greet another year of ministry. I am contacting you to help us resource you and your adults. “Top Music Countdown,” helps adults understand youth culture through its music, videos and movies, is now available on line. This resource is a one-of-its-kind in the field. We are now responding even faster to the ever-changing music scene. We have done all the work for you by researching songs and their use in ministry. You can help us reach your adults by letting them know about this valuable resource. To make this easier, we have set up a FREE temporary password for you and your colleagues until December 31, 2005. Here is what you need to do to access this unique, helpful, contemporary resource. Steps:
We will update all articles and reviews monthly. Subscription for the year is only $30.00 for the online access, and $60.00 for the subscription, and the quarterly printed poster sent by mail. As we move into our 24th year, Cornerstone Media will continue to provide the resources to help you reach your young people. Once again, thank you for helping us resource your adults. Sincerely, |
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A Special Offer
The Center for Ministry Development is currently offering a 13-month subscription to Youth Ministry Access for the cost of a 12-month subscription. To look at the site, visit the Center for Ministry Development website. |
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On October 3, I had the opportunity to attend a regional in-service sponsored by the USCCB on the new National Directory for Catechesis. The gathering was for diocesan catechetical leaders, including directors of religious education and catechetical ministry, directors of youth ministry, directors of ministry formation, and superintendents of Catholic schools. The focus of the in-service was two fold: 
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