Compass

Pointing the way to information for the young church of Baltimore

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Adult Training

Archdiocesan Coaches Training - get in the game
Summer Seminar - Six sessions, three days, an introduction to the basics
Summer Methodology - Four sessions, two days, the art of adolescent catechesis
Institute 2009 - Save October 11 for this event!
Training and Certification Synopsis - All you need to know about training and clock hours
Book Clubs - exactly what it sounds like- materials to conduct a "book club" training

Youth Training/ Events

Baltimore Youth Catholic Conference - Save November 21-23 for this event.
Pilgrimage: a thank-you note for the gift card donations; youtube video one and two for 2009
Scout Retreat - The Catholic-Protestant Scout Retreat and Jewish Kin will be held May 2-4
Harambee events - the weekend of June 7 and 8
Eagle of the Cross- Acknowledge the accomplishment of your youth and young adult leaders
Justice Action Week - summer leadership training regarding service and Catholic Social Teaching. Download poster here
High School Leadership Institute- High I is July 27 to August 2
World Youth Day - will be in Sydney, Australia in July, 2008. Registration Packet, poster and package information. Also, here is our diary-site from Cologne, 2005
NCYC - Take a look back at our travels to Columbus

Young Adult Events

Easter Rally/ Pascua Juvenil - Celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. May 3rd at our Lady of Pompei

Other Resources

Papal Visit: for resources, see this lesson plan and prayer, as well as these power points of the Pope's words to young people and from his encyclicals.
Senior Cards - help the Class of 2008 transition into college campus ministries. See letter and cards.
Summer Workcamps - Help us acknowledge the good works that your parish and school will be doing throughout the summer. See letter.
Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat House- A "spiritual powerhouse" serving the youngchurch of the Archdiocese
Bella - A study guide for the video Bella

Still On The Screen

Archdiocesan Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) - The Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites each parish and Catholic high school to appoint one junior or senior to serve as representative on the AYAC. Information and paperwork about AYAC.
Pope Benedict XVI answers a youth ministry related question
Archbishop O'Brien on the Sacrament of Confirmation - Recently, Archbishop O'Brien wrote about Confirmation. Consider sharing this resource with candidates, parents, and sponsors.