Winter Youth Ministry Leader Series

As we continue on this Covid-19 pandemic journey through the upcoming Winter months, we invite all Youth Leaders - Youth Ministers, PCLs, Youth Ministry Volunteers, Clergy and more to join us once a month for our virtual Youth Ministry Leader Formation Series being held via Zoom.

“Marriage & Ministry; How to Have One Without Destroying the Other”
Having a successful marriage seems difficult enough without adding the stress of ministry. Many couples have tried to balance ministry and marriage and found themselves frustrated with both. Join us this night as Chris and Linda help navigate through difficulties so that you can not only survive in your marriage and ministry, but also thrive!

Chris and Linda Padgett admit they may be flawed and a bit crazy, and have had their shares of ups and downs, but they are living the greatest adventure. From high school sweethearts to parents of 9 children, following their dreams have led them to a nine-sided house in Syracuse, NY area.  In their little paradise, they have connected with the simpler life of family, faith, and very naughty farm animals.   Chris and Linda have written several books together, and have recently been working with several Dioceses, including the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Syracuse, to offer virtual Pre-Cana Sessions for engaged couples.
Click Here to Register for the Winter Youth Leaders Night #1 "Marriage and Ministry"


 

Gen Z & Technology: Understanding Digital Natives
Our mission field is a generation that is seamlessly connected to (and dependent on) technology. In the midst of this pandemic, that’s never been more true. Reaching this generation of young people born between 1995 and 2015 (our 5 to 25 year olds) isn’t about learning every new tool, it’s about understanding how to speak into their world and be heard.


Michael Marchand is a Catholic evangelist, author and speaker.    After spending 11 years as a parish youth minister, Michael left parish ministry to work full-time with ProjectYM where he is the Director.   Project YM is an organization that exists to help Catholic youth ministers thrive. He has a heart and passion for serving youth workers and helping them know that they matter.

Michael's resume also includes speaking at events and conferences around the world, a Catholic theology degree, authoring a book on Catholic evangelization, years of training and consulting with parish/diocesan leaders on technology and social media, countless online projects, and the founding of 2 ProjectYM mission bases: one in Uganda and one in Chattanooga, TN.
 Click here to register for the Winter Youth Leader Series Night 2 "Gen Z & Technology"


 

In His Space
When we need to be In His Space sometimes the way gets rough and we need to recalculate the road back to find strength and hope.   Join us this night for a night of music, scripture focusing on 1 Corinthian 10:13, and reflection as we journey through this Lenten Season.


Sr. Marilyn Minter has worked and helped run the Felician Sisters Mission in the Diocese of Jacmal, which is in a rural, southern part of Haiti, near the Caribbean since 2012.   Prior to 2012 Sister Marilyn worked in the Archdiocese of Newark as the Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry, in the Vocations Office as the Assistant Vocations Director of the Archdiocese and also as a classroom teacher!
Click here to register for the Winter Youth Leader Series Night 3 "In His Space"

Forward in Faith Together: Our Road Ahead is Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin's pastoral vision for the Archdiocese of Newark. It seeks to establish a positive path forward for the faithful, the clergy, and the Archdiocese while simultaneously addressing crucial challenges of the past and present. It is a foundation for healing that addresses the hurt and mistrust within our community, reinforces the changes we have begun to implement, and provides a firm foundation for our lives as missionary disciples of Jesus. Forward in Faith Together will ensure that we flourish as a community of disciples, companions of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
"The Winter YM Leaders Formation Series" fits into the pillars of
-Lifelong Faith Formation and Education
-Ongoing Formation/ Support of Clergy
-Active Engagement of the Laity
Learn more about Forward in Faith: Our Road Together on our website