Youth Convention 2011

As we put the final touches on Youth Convention 2010 it is time to start planning for Youth Convention 2011. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the planning team, we are currently forming the planning team to begin speaker selection and theme selection.

Please email bridget.harris@seattlearch.org if you are interested in volunteering.

New Young Adult Service Team

The 2010-2011 is rapidaly completing their first month of service here in the Archdiocese. We have now posted their biographies online at http://seattleoyyam.org for more information about them.

Please pray for our young adults as they dedicate a year to serving the Church in Western Washington.

CMD Certificat Course Reminder

OYYAM will once again be sponsoring the Center for Ministry Development's Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies courses.

These are a wonderful resource for parishes wishing to support paid or volunteer youth ministers and help develop skills for successful parish youth ministry. The classes are designed so you can step in at any time and complete the courses over 2 years as necessary.

For more information visit: http://seattleoyyam.org/programs/youth-ministry/leadership-development-2/certificate-in-youth-ministry-studies

Email Bridget Harris if you have any questions.

Summit Junior High

Today we begin the final program of the summer. Summit Junior High welcomes over 50 youth to participate in a 4 day exploration of servant leadership in their Catholic Schools at Camp Hamilton.

Next year's dates for all leadership camps will be available soon so continue to visit us at http://seattleoyyam.org or this blog regularly.

2010-2011 Calendar

Just a reminder that the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry's Calendar of events and programs for 2010-2011 is available through our website. This includes many formerly Regional programs and opportunities for training and support services.

Please visit http://seattleoyyam.org for the calendar.

Save the Date: Junior High Rally

Junior High Rally is just over 6 months away. Save the Date of March 5th at Highline Community College.

Last year we had record numbers and we hope to have even more this year. For more information about Junior High Rally visit: http://seattleoyyam.org/?page_id=122

To sign up your group or look for opportunities to get involved email Britta Folden. Also consider serving on the planning team in a variety of roles. Or applying to be the Junior High Rally Coordinator or one of the other roles to help make this Rally the best ever. Contact Bridget Harris for more information.

Job Board now available on Seattleoyyam.org

For those parishes seeking Youth and/or Young Adult Ministery related Positions OYYAM is now providing a job board. This is an easy way for you to post your jobs online for the youth ministry community and the larger community. Please submit a job posting online or via email to oyyamquestions@seattlearch.org

RSVP for the Fall Gathering online

For those attending the Fall Gathering you can now RSVP online through Seattle OYYAM's website at: http://seattleoyyam.org/?page_id=2993

For most future events this will now be available under the Office link or the appropriate webpage. Please use this feature when more conveniant for you.

Blessings!

OYYAM's New Vision statement

As part of the new restructure of OYYAM we have articulated a new Vision Statement for our office. We are now in the process of looking deeper at the surveys we conducted earlier and hopefully responding to your needs in the coming years.

We are not begining to reflect more on our new vision statement: "With gratitude to Christ, we focus our resources and support the ministries which strongly impact the greatest number of youth, young adults and families – thus engaging them on their journey to know God and participate in the Catholic Community."and hope this plays out in our ministries of support and resource to you.

In the coming weeks the staff of OYYAM will be reaching out to you to help us focus our resources in support of you. In the mean time if you would like to inquire about specific programs please contact the appropriate staff using the staff directory or program directory at http://seattleoyyam.org.

OYYAM website changes

If you logged onto the OYYAM website lately you will notice a few changes. In light of our new structure we have redone our home page to help you find things more easily. Be sure to check the blog and website regularly for updated information about Youth Convention, Junior High Rally, Young Adult Ministry Opportunities and Resources and more.

If you would like to see something please email oyyamquestions@seattlearch.org and let us know.

Go check out the website at http://seattleoyyam.org.

Position Opening: Assistant Director, Youth Ministry

Assistant Director, Youth Ministry
Coordinates all OYYAM retreat, leadership and service programs as well as Archdiocesan Special Events. Provides day to day supervision of the Young Adult Service Team Member(s) serving in retreat and youth ministry.
Full Job Description

ARCHBISHOP BRUNETT ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

In April, 2010, Archbishop Brunett asked Rick Fersch to undertake a special project to develop a short-term and long-term plan to assure the effective continuation of ministry with youth and young adults into the future, and to evaluate the financial challenges facing the Office For Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He also appointed Rick as the Interim Delegate for the Office.
A first step in the reorganization process was to develop a new model to provide for accountability for each position in the Office. The Archbishop is pleased to announce the new model which organizes Youth and Young Adult Ministry into three offices.
· The Office of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry
· The Office of Catholic Youth Athletics
· The Office of Catholic Camp Services
As part of this new structure, Archbishop Brunett has appointed three existing staff who are well qualified and suited to their positions as follows:
· Bridget Harris: Director of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry
· Tauno Latvala: Director of Catholic Youth Athletics
· Sarah Humlie: Director of Catholic Camp Services
With the establishment of these new offices, the next step will be a close review of the each of the underlying programs and ministries. This review will include an assessment of what differentiates them from other programming available to Catholic youth and young adults throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle. In addition, the financial assessment is ongoing and will result in budgetary recommendations that will be considered with the appropriate consultative groups.
As the process moves forward, the Archbishop, the Interim Delegate, and all the staff of the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministries would appreciate your prayers and support as they work to grow in service and ministry to the youth of the Archdiocese on their journey to grow in faith and participate in the Catholic Community of Western Washington.
Please be sure to find this announcements and all future information available on our blog: http://oyyam.blogspot.com/.

Greetings –
We, at St. Joseph in Vancouver, have an opening for a full-time Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry. Attached please find a basic description of the position. Please note the deadline for applying is August 31, 2010. If you have any questions, would like to see a detailed job description, or to apply please contact me by phone at 360-823-2823 or by email at francesf@stjoevan.org

Thanks so much!

Peace,
Frances

Frances Farrell
Pastoral Assistant For Administration
St. Joseph Catholic Church
360.823.2823

Fall Gathering Details

Save the Date for the Annual Fall Gathering at the Palisades Retreat Center

September 8th is the optional social, this is a great opportunity for youth and young adult ministers to share resources, network and form community.

Overnight stay is option and we ask for a $65 contribution to the cost of the stay. Scholarships are available.

Fall Gathering on September 9th to focus on Family Ministry to enhance our work with Youth.

Tentative Schedule for Septemebt 9th
8:30 Gathering
9:00 Opening Prayer
9:30 Presentation on Family Ministry
11:30 Mass/commisioning of YAST
12:15: Lunch
1:15 pm - Re-gather for Afternoon session
2:30 - Closing Prayer

The staff of OYYAM will be available throughout the day to answer questions, distribute materials and provide anything else you might need.

Please RSVP to Bridget Harris including if you would like to spend the night and if you will be attending the evening social.

Youth Convention

Youth Convention is less than 3 months away. The planning team is finalizing the details in order to make registration materials available on September 9th at the Fall Gathering.
If you need more than 20 registration forms email Britta Folden with the number you expect by September 1st so she can be sure to order the right amount.

Details:

Theme: Break Free
November 6-7, 2010
Bellevue College
Price: $70 per person, $35 for each person over the number you sent last year. Contact Debbie Fisher or Bridget Harris to find out how many you sent last year.

Prefunc sites: TBA (if you are interested in hosting a site contact Britta at britta.folden@seattlearch.org and let her know)