Monday, March 15, 2010

Diocese Launches Two New Websites

This blog will be moved to two new websites;

Young Adult Ministry Content will be at:

Youth Ministry Content will be at

Check there for the latest

Friday, February 26, 2010

ARE YOU READY? REGISTER ONLINE for MIKE PATIN

The Diocese of Sacramento is hosting Mike Patin for a relevant, DYNAMIC retreat in April.

If you are involved with youth ministry, you won't want to miss this excellent retreat opportunity

Download Brochure Here
Register and pay ONLINE Here

Friday, April 16, 2010 - Spiritual Life of the Youth Minister -- Retreat Day with Mike Patin
9am-5pm w/ Dinner Following + St. Joachim Catholic Church, 13392 Lockeford Ranch Rd, Lockeford, CA 95237

Mike Patin Dad, Teacher, Coach, Youth Minister,
Motivational
Speaker
I live in Lafayette LA. I am a husband, and a dad (one daughter). I spent 6 years as a high school teacher and coach, and have worked in youth ministry since 1990. Since 2003, I have been speaking around the country to young people and adults on issues of Catholic faith, positive attitude, using your gifts and living life fully.


Download Brochure Here
Register and pay ONLINE Here

I'm Just Sayin' ... LA YOUTH DAY ANYONE?

If you are heading down to LA Youth Day, March 18th at the Anaheim Convention Center -- be sure to let me know and consider participating in the following:

LA YOUTH DAY LUNCH ON THE CURB - Thursday, March 18, 12:15pm - ONLY $7.50 - Sign Up Now
Have you ever tried to get lunch at LA Youth Day? Not the easiest thing -- long lines, bad food and EXPENSIVE! Well I've got you covered! We will be there, right outside the arena with delicious lunches from Quizno's ready to pick up and eat. Connect with other parishes from our diocese and save time and money... Call Kevin Staszkow for more info: 916-733-0152. Click here to sign up. (you can pay with Visa/Mastercard)

LA YOUTH DAY REFLECTION SESSION - Thursday, March 18, 3:45-5pm
Anaheim Convention Center
Before you head off to downtown Disney or the theme parks, let's gather and reflect on what we have experienced at Youth Day with other groups from the Diocese of Sacramento. Contact Kevin at 916-733-0152 or email kstaszkow@diocese-sacramento.org coordinators name, group name, coordinators email and coordinators cell phone number, so we can get in touch with you when the location of this session is announced.

NEED A RIDE? -- Shasta Deanery Bus will pick you up on the way down!!
Shasta Deanery Regional Youth Ministry is taking a bus to LA for the Religious Education Congress March 17 - 21. We travel by bus leaving early on Wednesday the 17, visit a mission Wednesday evening, attend Youth Day on Thursday the 18th then the Congress continues on Friday and Saturday (while the teens go to Disneyland) and then we return by bus on Sunday the 21.Our bus is only half full. Let me know if you might be interested in sharing a bus with us
Contact Mary D'Acquisto at 530-524-2970 or email mary@fueldministries.org.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

57th Annual Youth Convention

IS YOUR GROUP BRINGING IT'S BEST GAME TO BRINGING ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD?

Your group is invited to gather with 50 ministries for a celebration of Catholic Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Sacramento on Saturday, April 17th from 9am to 7:30pm at Divine Savior Parish in Orangevale. Cost is $25 per person and includes two meals and a t-shirt!

See videos from last year, get all the details, download an event flyer and register your group -- CLICK HERE: http://hsyouthconvention.com

Monday, January 4, 2010

January Events

January 8, 7pm - Midnight
Pub Night at Ss. Peter & Paul in Rocklin (for young adults (age 18-39))
Sponsored by West Placer Deanery Young Adult Group
INFORMATION HERE

January 21, 6-9pm
An Evening with Ansel Augustine at St. Dominic, Benecia (for high school youth)
Sponsored by SDYG (St. Dominic Youth Group)
INFORMATION HERE

January 29, 9am - 5pm w/ Dinner Following
Youth Ministers Retreat w/ Mike Patin, Marello Youth Retreat Center, Loomis
For Youth Ministry Leaders and Team Members, paid or volunteer over 18
INFORMATION HERE

January 30, 7pm
Praise & Worship Concert with Jacob and Matthew, St. Clare, Roseville (for young adults (age 18-39)
Sponsored by the West Placer Deanery Young Adults Group
INFORMATION HERE

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Finding GOD On Your Ipod

This workshop is a MUST for anyone who works with Junior High or High School Youth. Reach Your Teens, Guaranteed! Facilitate meaningful conversations with teens about values, relationships, and faith by utilizing popular music and other modern media to establish a connection with youth. Help young people realize that God uses media to reach them.

Tues, Dec 15, 9:30 am-Noon
Newman Catholic Community (at Sac State)
5900 Newman Ct, Sacramento, CA


Our presenter will be Aaron DelMonte who has spent his entire adult life dedicated to teaching and ministering to young people. He is currently the Vice President of Development at Cornerstone Media, Inc., Aaron and his wife, Sherry, are the Coordinators of Youth Ministry and High School Youth Ministers at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove.


Workshop costs $25 and is part of the ARE YOU READY? monthly workshop series. Download the brochure here: http://is.gd/5g5Hb Please note that the Dec14th & Dec 15th evening workshops have been cancelled.

To register use form here: http://is.gd/5g5Hb

For more information, contact Kevin Staszkow 916-733-0152 or kstaszkow@diocese-sacramento.org.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Bob Dunning To Appear at Young Adult Conference

Bob Dunning, host of "Across the Nation with Bob Dunning" on Sirius Satellite Radio and the "Bishop's Radio Hour" on Immaculate Heart Radio KSMH-AM 1620 will interview Bishop Jaime Soto LIVE on stage at the Young Adult Conference on Saturday, December 5th at Holy Trinity Parish in El Dorado Hills.


Inspiring Keynotes & Great Music
This year's conference features Stan Cordero, Delis Alejandro and the Young Adult Ministry Team from St. Monica’s in Santa Monica, Mass with Bishop Jaime Soto, and music by Papa Joe Lucero and his band from St. Dominic in Benicia.

Celebrate with Bishop Soto!
We think you're going to get so much out of the Young Adult Conference, you won't want to leave! Stay and celebrate! Enjoy one-on-one time with Bishop Jaime Soto, food, adult beverages, and later, dancing! You won’t even have to leave the premises of the conference to attend. The event is being sponsored by the Catholic Life Group and Newman Center Young Adult Group. Tickets will be sold at the conference for only $5!