It is our great pleasure to introduce Shawn Madden as the new Archbishop’s Delegate for the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Shawn comes from Kansas and has years of experience working in the Archdiocese of Kansas City’s Office of Evangelization & Catholic Youth Formation. He has been active with the American Camp Association and has served on their regional board. In addition, he volunteers as a youth minister in his parish in Ottawa, Kansas. A graduate of Benedictine College, Shawn has a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and Youth Ministry.

This is a big move for Shawn and his wife and four children. He will be working part time for his first two months, November and December, 2010, to give him and his family time to look for housing and get settled in the Seattle area.

Rick Fersch will be providing assistance and support to Shawn in his first year as he transitions to his new position and as the Archdiocese transitions to a new Archbishop.

We are fortunate to have him as our new OYYAM Delegate. Please join us in welcoming Shawn to the Archdiocese of Seattle!

Download the Letter from Archbishop Brunett

CMD Certificate Program

Interested in learning more about the praxis of Youth Ministry? Do you have some key volunteers you want to train or gain confidence? Consider attending or sending some of your volunteers to attend the Center for Ministry Development's Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies.

Courses cost $150 per person or $300 for 3 people with the same pastor.

The first class of the year is scheduled for November 20th and 21st.
This course is, Foundations for Ministry Leadership

Foundations for Ministry Leadership explores the theology, principles, and practices of effective leadership in Christian ministry. Participants will explore current leadership concepts and approaches, as well as Christian perspectives on leadership. Participants will also learn how to empower individuals and teams of leaders for ministry with youth. The course combines theory presentation with experiential learning as participants explore (a) leadership theory and an assessment of styles for effective leadership; (b) theological and pastoral foundations for understanding leadership and empowerment; and (c) processes and tools for inviting, preparing and nurturing adult and youth leaders in ministry

To register or request more information contact bridget.harris@seattlearch.org

Initial Youth Convention Deadline

Reminder today is the first Youth Convention Deadline. Registrations must be postmarked by today in order to recieve the lowest price of $70, your registration must be postmarked by today.

This is also the day to ensure you recieve t-shirts in the size you want. We try to order a large mix of T-shirts but smaller sizes do go quickly.

Please contact Bridget at bridget.harris@seattlearch.org with any questions.

Youth Convention

Just a reminder the following are due by the end of day today, Monday!
Parish Leadership Forms
Act Submissions for Coffee House
Convention Award Nominations

Please contact Bridget Harris at bridget.harris@seattlearch.org with any questions.

Get Ready for Youth Convention

We are just a few weeks away from Youth Convention and wanted to help you get ready.

Show your teens the recap video from last year: http://www.vimeo.com/8713083

Order meal tickets by contacting Bridget Harris

Position Opening Assistant Director of Youth Ministry

The Assistant Director of Youth Ministry is being reposted. The job description has been changed to give more focus to retreats and leadership development. The title is now Assistant Director, Youth Ministry – Retreats & Leadership Development.

For a complete job description please visit: http://www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Archdiocese/HR/JobProfile.aspx?cid=4.

Youth Convention 2010

For those of you not on the email distribution new Convention Brochures and inserts are available at oyyam website.

Download the brochure
Download the insert

Groups are still needed for prayers and skits on stage during youth convention. If you are interested in participating please contact Bridget Harris at bridget.harris@seattlearch.org

See you all in Bellevue.