Xt3 Podcast: ACYMC 2014 - Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention - Adelaide

The majority of Catholic diocese and parishes in Australia exist in rural isolation, grappling with limited resources and transient populations. Every minister needs strategies to support and sustain young people in these communities. Hear from people who have experienced these challenges and learn how they have overcome or are continuing to work to overcome these challenges.

Panel:

Chair: Benita De Vincentiis

Fr John Herd

Chloe Shanahan

Emily Wardeiner

Casimira Pultchen

(Wadeye Community

Working for the safety of those in our care, is a priority of the Church and of particular importance to our ministries when working those who are in vulnerable situations. Following on from the Keynote address, this session will provide space to apply aspects of the Edmund Rice Network’s approach to youth ministry to your own practice in an environment of collegial support. Come and consider the way your organisation assesses risks, designs and implements strategies and trains and supports your volunteers.

The Church in Australia is in critical need of priestly vocations, but at the root of this is a much broader question: how do we journey with young people to allow them to understand their call from God? Hear the perspectives of several experienced speakers who will delve into different aspects of vocations and how you can work with young people in your ministry to explore their life’s vocation.

Panel:

Chair: Christian Fini OMI

Peter Hendriks MSC

Anita Parker

Sr Rosie Drum MGL

This workshop explores how the celebrations of Indigenous peoples can enrich our Catholic faith through: an understanding of sacred reality and time; relationships to country, belonging, symbols, traditions; and ceremonies.

Our Catholic Schools are rightly called the jewel in the crown of the Australian Church and can be at the very heart of Youth Ministry. In this workshop, explore proven methods to keep students willingly engaged in both academic development and faith formation. In addition, discover strategies to convince leaders in your educational community to support the faith development of your young people.

Reflecting on the journey of evangelisation for young people and their transitional nature in today’s world, it is important to see our youth ministry provides a pathway for young people into various ministries in their older life. Come and explore the importance of embracing the need for youth to change roles within existing ministries or move to other ministry opportunities.

Human trafficking is a very real and terrible situation across the globe that affects many young people, most probably in your own community and you don’t even know about it. Find out how your ministry can equip young leaders to advocate for those affected by trafficking and assist in the eradication of trafficking.

Lisa McCormick ACRATH

Join Co-Editors Fr Christian Fini OMI and Fr Christ Ryan MGL and other authors of Australian Catholic Youth Ministry - Theological and Pastoral foundations for faithful ministry, a new book being launched by John Garrett Publishing

Explore practical experiences of youth ministry over recent decades from some of Australia's most experienced youth ministers from diocese, movements and schools. Reflect upon the current realities and where youth ministry is heading into the future.

Mental illness amongst young people is a growing national concern and an issue of great importance for youth ministry around the country. Explore ways of identifying mental health concerns and supporting young people as they discover and nurture a positive mental health for themselves and others around them.

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The young people of the Church often yearn for opportunities to help the disadvantaged. Join Mick and Theodora from Vinnie’s in exploring how you can bring service opportunities directly to young people and how you can engage them in serving the disadvantaged and advocating for the marginalised.