...supporting the pastors, clergy, coordinators of
youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.
New for 2020 ... Virtual Retreats
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During the ongoing Covid pandemic we are looking to help the young people of our parishes and schools to continue to grow in their faith life. To help serve the young church of the Archdiocese of Newark and those that walk with them, we have developed four interactive virtual retreats that can be held via Zoom.
How does this work?
The Office of Youth & Young Adlt Ministry (OYYAM) will work with you to help set the day/ time up.
The OYYAM will provide the parish/ school leader with a link and password for their retreat. The group leader passes it onto the students and their parents.
The students then log on to the retreat by using any web browser connected to WiFi. Each student should have their own device (laptop, a tablet, mobile phone, etc) that has video and audio capabilities.
Currently our Retreats are geared for students in grades 7-12 and for up to 50 young people.
Our OYYAM virtual retreats include:
3-hour live online retreat
OYYAM Staff to carry out the retreat
Small group breakout discussions
Interactive Games
3 Live witness talks/ presentations
Music
Prayer
What is the Cost?
The cost for one retreat is $500. This cost covers all adults and young people up to 50.
What happens if I have more than 50 people?
Lets talk and see what we can do to help you.
What Retreats/ Topics do you offer?
We encourage you to view the descriptions of the four retreats below. If there is an audience/ topic that we currently do not have, let us know. Maybe we can develop something for you!
How do I schedule a retreat?
Simply fill out our online form and one of our Ministry Team will get back to you.
If after looking over the Online Retreat Interest Form you have additional questions you can contact:
Rich Donovan
richard.donovan@rcan.org
201-998-0088 x 4150
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Illuminate
Target Audience: Confirmation Candidates
At baptism we become illuminated by God's light inside of us. This light resembles God's love for mankind and the intimacy that he shares with us. We keep this light close to our hearts. As we move through life we may experience situations, relationships etc. which move us away from the light that God has implanted in us, and we move towards emptiness and darkness. As we move away the light becomes dim. Jesus knew that this would be our condition, so he left us the Holy Spirit, who is both protector of the light and guide towards it. The goal of this retreat is to lead us to an encounter with Jesus and to impart to all the power of the Holy Spirit. -
Thriving vrs. Surviving
Target Audience: High School StudentsWhatever your age or season of life, it takes immense courage to slow down enough to let God grow a root system in your life so that you can bear fruit that remains. You are where you are because God has planted you there. In this retreat discover what it looks like to embrace His process so you can do what He has called you to do - change the world! In the time of hardship, when we access God’s strength we thrive. Let’s look at focusing on our task, learning lessons and slowing down.
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Breakout
Target Audience: 9th grade students
Each of us are unique and special in God's eyes. We all have special qualities and traits that truly make us unique, but still all a child of God. During this retreat we will look at being the faith based person that God has called you to be, the challenges that society presents, and how we can overome those and live our faith out daily. -
Be Not Afraid
Target Audience: 8th grade students
The 8th grade year, while being one of joy for so many, can be a scary time for others. After being in a controlled environment for grammar and middle school, many students are getting set to make the leap to High School and the unknown. Many students have fears, and anxiety as they stare at the future. This retreat will encourge them to take courage in our Lord, present hope for the future and encourge them to Be Not Afraid as they transition to High School.