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

It is often hard in today’s busy world for young people to engage in prayer. It is imperative for our ministry that we learn new ways of providing positive prayer environments for young people to encounter God in a personal way. Explore different ways of praying and how you can implement these in many different areas of your ministry with young people.This will be an opportunity to explore the use of ICT in providing and accessing these prayer spaces. BYOD (Bring your own device).

Explore ways of discussing self image with young people and their leaders, helping them to find their likeness and image in God.

Do you want to know what the Church says about what happens in the world around us? Explore Catholic Social Teaching and its implications for young adults today. Understand how Catholic Social Teaching can inform your ministry and how you can educate young adults in this area, which will equip them with the knowledge to face many issues in society.

The Bible is not just a book; it is the fundamental insight we have into the life of Jesus Christ. The Scriptures provide a foundation for our Church’s teaching and means by which can source guidance and inspiration. A grounded Youth Ministry must provide connection with scripture and help young people to encounter the Word of God.

How do you know if you’re heading in the right direction? If you’re making a difference? Can you measure and assess the intangible subject of faith? Following up from Dr Sharkey’s keynote, discover strategies for calculating and reflecting upon the success and impact of your ministry.

Paul is the Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Adelaide and also a Chancellor of the Archdiocese. These two titles locate the educational ministry of Catholic education very firmly within the life of the Church. As a member of the Leadership Team in the Archdiocese, Paul works with the Archbishop and his closest collaborators to ensure that Catholic schools reflect the vision and mission of the Adelaide Archdiocese. Paul is a father of three teenage boys and has previously worked as a University lecturer, an educator, a Youth Minister and an avionics technician.

Pope Francis said on the 48th World Communications Day that “good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another better and ultimately to grow in unity.” Learn how different forms of media work, how you can liaise with the media, and how you can promote the great works of your organisation and the good news of young people in the Church.

Paul is the Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Adelaide and also a Chancellor of the Archdiocese. These two titles locate the educational ministry of Catholic education very firmly within the life of the Church. As a member of the Leadership Team in the Archdiocese, Paul works with the Archbishop and his closest collaborators to ensure that Catholic schools reflect the vision and mission of the Adelaide Archdiocese. Paul is a father of three teenage boys and has previously worked as a University lecturer, an educator, a Youth Minister and an avionics technician.

Youth Ministry often relies on good leaders stepping up and taking on responsibilities they might not be prepared for. Come along and listen to this panel of young leaders and hear how they work to identify and develop other young leaders in their ministry. Explore different strategies for inspiring, developing, forming and sustaining good youth leadership.

Reflections from young people

A reflection on working with young people in light of the conference scriptural theme; Blessed are the poor in Spirit….