APEX Ministries Confirmed for Youth Convention

The Diocese of Sacramento is excited to announce that Brad & Gene of APEX Ministries will be joining us for Youth Convention 2009. Those of you who attended the NCCYM (National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry) earlier this month experienced them as the conference MCs.

Get all the info on youth convention 2009 here:
YOUTH CONVENTION INFORMATION

Apex Website here: APEX Ministries

Watch APEX in action here:

Diocese of Sacramento Youth Convention 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009 -- 8:30am - 8:30pm
Bishop Francis Quinn Catholic Center, Palo Cedro, CA (near Redding)
$25 (before March 15) includes 2 meals & a t-shirt

Sacramento's New Bishop Is A Champion for Youth Ministry

On Sunday, November 30th a mass of thanksgivng was celebrated with Bishop Weigand. The mass honored the 15 years that Sacramento has had Bishop Weigand as our Bishop. It also marked the transition of leadership to our new Bishop, Jaime Soto.

As part of the liturgy, the coat of arms on the Cathedra (Bishop's Chair) was changed to Bishop Soto's coat of arms (see picture) and the Crozier (Bishop's Staff) was passed from Bishop Weigand to Bishop Soto. Bishop Soto then walked over and sat down in the Cathedra making him officially our ninth Bishop.


It was an exciting and important event in the history of our diocese and for youth ministry!

Bishop Weigand's commitment to youth and young adult ministry will continue with new vigor under Bishop Soto.


Bishop Soto currently serves as the episcopal liason to the National Federation for Youth Ministry and as the chair of the US Bishops' Subcommittee on Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Find out more about the Bishop here: Bishops Bio

Ministry to young catholics will be a major initiative of Bishop Soto as he begins his episcopacy (time as Bishop) in Sacramento.

ONLINE GROUP ANNOUNCED for Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinators

We have started an online group for youth & young adult ministry leaders. It's a place to share stories, download resources, and keep in contact with others in youth ministry! Check it out!

Sacramento Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leaders Group

EVANGELIZE YOUR YOUTH with NET!

Looking for a great way to evangelize and motivate the youth in your parish? A team from NET Ministries will be in our diocese from April 16-23. They lead youth retreats with a focus on evangelization. They offer daytime, evening overnight and weekend options. These young adults are on fire with their faith and eager to share it with the youth of your parish oer school. Space is limited, so call SOON if you are interested. For more information, check out their website here: Net Ministries Website

If you are interested in booking them, contact Kevin Staszkow at the diocese at kstaszkow@diocese-sacramento.org or 916-733-0152.

Youth Convention 2009 ANNOUNCED! Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Youth and Young Adult Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the Diocese of Sacramento Youth Convention 2009.

Diocese of Sacramento 56th Annual Youth Convention
HEROES: Many Gifts, One Spirit How are YOU gonna change the world?
Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 8:30am - 8:30pm
Bishop Francis Quinn Catholic Center near Redding, CA
Registration Materials: Convention 2009 Registration Information

Christ individually calls each Baptized person to discipleship; to actively build the kingdom of God. Paul teaches in 2 Corinthians and elsewhere that a key part of discipleship is to discern the charisms of the Spirit that each baptized person receives and discover and develop them. The goal of our day together will be to challenge each person in attendance to look closely at their lives and the gifts that they have been given. To remind them that these "abilities" have been given for an important purpose -- to build Christ's Kingdom. Further that each person and each gift is extremely important as we together make up the body of Christ.

We will use the lives of the saints of examples of the different charisms. Workshops will focus on how to discern and use your gifts and what we can learn from the lives of the saints about how to live as disciples today. T-shirts and prayer cards of the saints drawn anime/graphic novel style will be produced.

TENTATIVE Schedule for the day:

8:30am Registration
9:30am Opening Assembly / Prayer
10:15am Keynote Adderess
11:00am Break / Move to Workshops
11:15am Workshop Session #1
12:30pm Lunch / Concert / Organized Sports Activities / Inflatable Interactive Games / Karaoke
2:00pm Workshop Session #2
3:15pm Break / Move to Mass
3:30pm Mass
5:00-8:30pm Dinner / Concert / "Battle of the Bands" / Closing Prayer

All Day: Prayer Room, Vocations Café