Survey

If you have not yet completed your survey on the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry please do so as soon as possible at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OYYAM-Survey.

This information will be included in decision making processes in the upcoming year. So please take the time to complete as much as you can.

One Week

The First week of One Week has now finished. Forks High School wrapped up Friday afternoon after a week of service at various spots around town.

Hoquim One Week begins tomorrow. Please pray for our participants as they begin their week of service on the Washington Coast.

Region Model next year

The current transition period in the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry is making more difficult our attempts at the “regional model” of supporting youth and young adult ministry in the Archdiocese. This being the case, we are moving away from that model at this time. As we move forward, we will continue to support your efforts in youth and young adult ministry within a different structure.

If you have feedback about how we can do that, please utilize the survey that was sent out recently to do so. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.

Blessings to you this summer.

Camp 4:12

In the midst of summer programming we are excited to be finalizing plans for Camp 4:12, which is just 3 weeks away. If your parish has not registered yet, remember the deadline for registration is Tuesday the 7th of July. Please be sure to get your group in by that point.
For more information visit http://leadership.seattleoyyam.org

One Week

The first One Week of Summer is just over one week away. Senior High in Forks is full to capacity and we are excited for this week of service in one of our many local communities. Thank you to Maryelyn for all her dedication to this specific site and to the program.

There are still limited available spots in many of our other sites. Please contact Britta Folden for more information about One Week in any of our other sites.

Ascend HD

Thank you to everyone who made Ascend HD so amazing. This week was a wonderful opportunity for our group and we thank every youth minister who sent youth.

We are excited for Ascend next week, and to schedule these two great leadership programs next year.

Stephen Hueffed

The Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry would like to announce that Stephen Hueffed has resigned as the Archbishop's Delegate for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. On June 17th Stephen offered his resignation and it was accepted by Archbishop Brunett.


In the past 23 years Stephen has served as a Youth Minister at Holy Cross in Tacoma and Holy Rosary in Edmonds. He then served as Director of the CHANNEL Program for several years before moving to the Chancery to serve in the Office for Parishes and Faith Communities and eventually serving as the Archbishop's Delegate for Youth and Young Adult Ministry since its re-establishment by Archbishop Brunett.


We at OYYAM are grateful for his leadership and support over his years as our Delegate. He will be missed and he and his family are in our prayers as they begin this new chapter in life.


We appreciate the prayers and support of our Youth Ministry community while we move forward in our ministries and continue our work for the Church in Western Washington.


Click here to read the Archbishop's letter

Ascend/ Ascend HD

Hi everyone,

OYYAM is pleased to announce that Ascend HD is now full. We are expecting youth from over 20 parishes and schools to join us next week at Camp Gallagher.

We are two weeks away from Ascend and a few spots still remain.

For more information or email bridget.harris@seattlearch.org

Bridget

2010-2011 Important Dates

Greetings everyone,

As many of you finalize your calendars for 2010-2011 we wanted to remind you of some important dates for 2010-2011.

Youth Ministers Fall Gathering: September 9th at the Palisades.

Youth Convention: November 6th and 7th at Bellevue College. Look for your brochures to be available at the Fall Gathering on September 9th.

Junior High Rally: March 5th at Highline Community College

Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat: May 31-June 2 at Far-a-way Retreat Center.

For a complete department calendar or more information about any of these programs visit http://seattleoyyam.org.

CMD Youth Ministry Studies Certificate Program 2011

Here are the dates for CMD Youth Ministry Studies Certificate Program for Year One and the first half of year two, which will take place in 2011.
March 12-13, 2011~~~Evangelization & Catechesis~~~Tom East
April 9-10, 2011~~~Prayer & Worship~~~Susan Searle
September 24-25, 2011~~~Justice & Service~~~Joan Weber
November 19-20, 2011~~~Pastoral Care~~~Sr. Carolyn Coll, RSMFor more information,OYYAM Contact: Britta Folden @ (206) 382-2010 or britta.folden@seattlearch.orgInformation from the Center for Ministry Development

2010-2011 Calendar now available

The Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry has published a large portion of our 2010-2011 Dates for regions and Archdiocese wide events.

Please visit seattleoyyam.org to view the general calendar, your region calendar, or any ministry specific calendar for information.

We are excited to offer the Fall Gathering on Thursday September 9, 2010. We will have a social with limited content the night before. And a training for those new to youth ministry or new to the Archdiocese of Seattle the day before.

The other date to save is May 31-June 2, 2011 for the next Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat.

Registration for Ascend extended:

The registration deadline for Ascend has been extended to this Friday June 11, 2010. Early Registration for Ascend HD has passed and there are very few spots remaining for that week, so register your parish as soon as possible.
Download Registration Forms or find out more information at http://leadership.seattleoyyam.org.

Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat

Today youth and young adult ministers from around the Archdiocese will begin to gather for the annual Youth and Young Adult Ministers Retreat. We are looking forward to 3 days of reflection, prayer and fellowship. Check back soon for information about next year’s youth and young adult ministers retreat.

Ascend/ Ascend HD Registration Deadline

Reminder the registration deadline for Ascend and Ascend HD is next Tuesday, June 2nd at the end of the day. If you have any questions or need additional registration forms, please contact Bridget Harris or visit http://leadership.seattleoyyam.org.

One Week Update

There are still limited spots available for One Week Junior and Senior High. Contact Britta Folden if you are interested in bringing a group to any of these dates:
Junior High in Hoquim, July 18-23
Junior High in Everett, August 8-13
Senior High in Bellingham, August 8-13
For more information about One Week please visit our website.

Marriage Prep Retreat this weekend

This weekend is the final marriage preparation retreat of the year. Next year's dates will be announced soon. Check the website, http://seattleoyyam.org. For a complete list of Young Adult Retreats and Programs.

High Ropes Course

This weekend friends, family and those who contributed to the Bradshaw High Ropes came to Camp Hamilton to take part in the blessing and dedication of this new resource.

Read more about the event at:

http://blog.thenewstribune.com/military/2010/05/13/a-challenge-for-kids-in-honor-of-fallen-soldier-from-steilacoom-lt-brian-bradshaw/

http://www.seattlearch.org/FormationAndEducation/Progress/SchoolsBradshawChallengeCourse05-20-10.htm

Certificate in Youth Ministy Studies Dates for 2010-2011

OYYAM has just confirmed our dates for the next four courses in the Center for Ministry Development’s (CMD) Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies courses. These four courses conclude year one and begin year two for participants wishing to obtain the certificate.

Mark your Calendar for:
March 12-13, 2011~~~Evangelization & Catechesis~~~Tom East
April 9-10, 2011~~~Prayer & Worship~~~Susan Searle
September 24-25, 2011~~~Justice & Service~~~Joan Weber
November 19-20, 2011~~~Pastoral Care~~~Sr. Carolyn Coll, RSM

For more information,OYYAM Contact: Britta Folden @ (206) 382-2010 or britta.folden@seattlearch.orgInformation from the Center for Ministry Development

Ascend/ Ascend HD Staff Needed

The planning team for Ascend and Ascend HD is still looking for staff interested in working one or both weeks this summer. Ascend HD, for Juniors and Seniors, is at Camp Gallagher from June 23-27 and Ascend, for Freshman and Sophomores, is July 6-10 at Camp Hamilton.
Age requirements are:
· Those leaving High School and one year out can apply to be Junior Staff at Ascend
· Individuals under 21 but further than one year out of school can apply to staff Ascend only
· All those over 21 can apply to staff Ascend or Ascend HD or Both.
Apply online!
For more information go to our website (leadership.seattleoyyam.org) or contact Bridget Harris

High Ropes Course Dedication

On Saturday May 22nd the new High Ropes Course at Camp Hamilton will be dedicated and blessed. The day begins with the blessing, celebrated by Fr. Tony Bawyn, at 10:00 AM followed by a reception at Discovery Lodge. After that the course will be open for those who would like to use it. Please RSVP to Debbie.fisher@seattlearch.org, if you plan to attend.