Core Team Training

The Core Team Training held on September 15, 2007 was a great day for everyone.  We would like to thank all those who made this day possible and for all those who gave talks. 

Here are some of the comments that were made about the day: 
“Excellent program, thank you.”
“It gave me a lot to think about.”
“It made me realize I need to refocus on prayer.”
“It gave me new ideas and topics to implement and try.”
“As a y.m., I really needed to learn some of these things.”
“It made me realize the importance of my calling.”
“The day made me more confident in my role.”
“I want to be more compassionate and loving towards the teens, to see the teens through God’s eyes.”
“The training validated my new commitment to youth ministry.”
“It renewed and reenergized my call to serve teens and meet them where they are.”
“The training gave me great ideas for improving my ministry skills.”
“I got to know more about core.”
“I came to realize the power of prayer.”
“It helped to get our youth group to plan and organize better.  On a personal note; to pray and walk with the Lord and guide the youth to do the same.”
“I now have more understanding of my role as a core member.”
“The training gave me great perspective.”
“Liz’s planning session and Sr. M. Dolorosa’s personal witness were awesome!”
“They all were great speakers with wonderful insight.”
“I realized that young lives are still being touched by the Holy Spirit and being called to live a faith filled life.”

Stay tuned for pictures from the day!

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Has the Lord called you to be a part of ministry? Have you responded by saying yes to being a core team member for youth ministry? Is your core team looking for a day to spend together? Are you a new core member who is trying to figure out what this youth ministry thing is all about?  Are you a veteran core member and looking for some refresher tips?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then mark September 15, 2007 on your calendar! The OYM is hosting it's first ever core training day.  Join other core members from accross the diocese to learn how you can be the best youth ministry volunteer that you can be. 

The day will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Hermann, followed by a day of workshops and prayer.  Music will be provided by Karl Zimmerman.

Workshop Topics Include:

• What it Means to be a Core Member
• Leadership Skills & Relational Ministry
• Policies and Procedures
• Teen Issues
• How to Lead a Small Group
• How to Plan a Youth Ministry Event
• Your Walk With Christ & The Power of Prayer in Ministry

We hope you can join us!!!

Register Online

When: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Where: Cardinal Rigali Center
Cost: $45 per person or Parish Group Rate - $35/person for 3 or more

Registration: Opens online April 23, 2007, Seating is limited

For more information contact Liz Buncher at 314-633-2503, or at Lizbuncher@archstl.org