Diocese of Lansing | Office of Youth Ministry

Welcome to the Office of Youth Ministry

Guidelines for Permission Form Use

Three primary axes upon which to consider whether we need permission slips.

1. Transportation. Are we providing / arranging / coordinating transportation? Are our people traveling together as a group? Is the travel itself part of the venture?

2. The event being treated as part of our program. Is the event being treated as an element of our own program? For our people, does attendance at the event take the place of a normally scheduled class or session? Are our people required / expected to attend?

3. Our own involvement in the event. Is our staff involved at all in the event? Are some of the presenters, coordinators, performers, speakers, etc., coming from us? Did we help organize or present the event?

Summary:
We plainly need permission slips if we are driving people to an event that we are incorporating into our curriculum, with our staff being involved in the production of the event. We plainly do not need permission slips if we are providing no transportation, are neutral about whether people choose to attend, and are not involved in the production of the event. In between, we look to those three scales to figure out whether we have made this event ours. Or whether it is just someone else's event that we are mentioning to our people, who are free to attend or not, as they see fit.

Parish Youth Ministry Evaluation Tool

The Parish Youth Ministry Evaluation Tool can be used with the Catechetical Review Manual provided through the Office of Catechesis or on its own. It is here to assist you in providing the highest quality ministry with youth in your parish, cluster and region. This tool is the result of nine months of work with our Diocesan CYM Advisory Committee and readers in parish and diocesan ministries. Please contact our office if you need assistance.

Middle School Rally
Saturday March 10, 2012
Powers Catholic High School, Flint

Rally Registration Packet
Rally Flyer
Rally Poster

Pastoral Response to Pornography

The introduction to the youth section of the Pastoral Response to pornography begins:

“Despite age laws on the access of pornography, teenagers are frequently and profoundly exposed to the materials. Some will be linked to Internet websites by extraneous search results or pop-up windows. Others will be exposed through film, television, or print media. What may begin as idle curiosity can quickly become a deeper problem of addiction.”.

The section then begins by addressing the various issues of teens and pornography. Introductory comments and insights will begin each section. Download this file for the full youth section filled with strategies and resources for ministry with young adults.

Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp 2012

Information brochure and application packet for the Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp (DYLC) for 2012 can be found here.

You will find master copies of the application form, medical release form, covenant form, scholarship form, permission form, and adult recommendation form. Please feel free to download and discuss participation with your parish Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Important information is as follows:

Camp will be June 17-22, 2012 at Bethany House, DeWitt, MI

Camp registration will be limited to 96 participants.

The cost for camp this year will be $345.00 for early registration (before March 14, 2012 and $365.00 for late registration (after March 14, 2012). $50.00 Deposit is non-refundable.

Scholarships are available - See the new Scholarship Form.

Registration deadline and payment deadline is April 11, 2012.

No refunds after May 1, replacements only.

Siena Heights University
Program in Theological Studies
at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing -
Ministry Formation Program

Summer, 2012 Registration Form

Course Descriptions for Summer, 2012:

TSP 301 — Theological Inquiry
This course provides a contemporary overview of the foundational concepts and methodology in Theology. It examines such topics as faith, reason, and the human person, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, Church, Creation, and Redemption as major doctrines of the Catholic Church. Read parts of Dei Verbum , Veritatis Splendor , and the Pontifical Biblical Commission’s The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church , and the Catechism of the Catholic Church , numbers 26-184, and 976-1065.

TSP 313 — Ecclesiology
Students will study the origin, nature, and mission of the Church. The course includes a general historical survey, but the major focus is on select documents of the Second Vatican Council, especially Lumen Gentium , as well as the Catechism of the Catholic Church , numbers 748-975. Some attention will be given to ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue and UnitatisRedintegratio as well as the Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism (1993).

TSP 319 — Christ and Trinity
This course explores the mystery of the Trinity and the person and salvific mission of Christ. It examines the biblical witness concerning Jesus, the early ecumenical councils as they contribute to Christology and the explication of the doctrine of the Trinity. It also attends to contemporary issues affecting Christology. Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church , numbers 185-747.

Please send completed form to Ministry Formation Program, 228 North Walnut Street, Lansing, MI, 48933.

Because of the new diocesan requirements for course payment, when your form is received by the office, you will receive the new payment instructions.

Please note that the Diocesan Scholarship is still in place - members of the diocese will receive ¼ scholarship remittance of the total tuition, with the approval of their pastor. ($202.50)

Just a reminder that Siena Heights University because of its commitment to support ministry in the Church has already discounted the course tuition from what one would pay if attending courses on the Adrian Campus.

Field Trip Permission Form

Forma de Permiso Padre/Tutor para Viajes de Excursión

Medical Form

Guidelines for Overnight Trips with Youth and Teens

Safety Guideline Contacts

Service Trip Guidlines

Links

St. Andrew Youth Group
St. Francis of Assisi High School Youth Group
St. Joseph, Adrian Youth Ministry Website
St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Brighton High School Youth Group

To See Jesus.com

Scouting

Catholic Committee on Scouting

Rosary Patch Program

Ad Altare Dei & Pius XII Counselor Training

Youth Ministry Requires:
- Competent Ministers
- Communication and collaboration between pastor and staff, youth and adults, parish and diocese.
- Prayer
- Family-centered approaches
- Opportunities for pastoral care, guidance, and healing
- Opportunities for service and justice involvement
- Education
- Opportunities for retreats
- Development of Catholic identity
- Development of leadership skills
- Help in building relationships
- An enjoyable atmosphere

Youth Ministry Goals:
The office of Youth Ministry has three main goals. They are:
1. To be a resource to parishes who wish to start or enhance their young ministry program.

2. To provide training and formation for parish youth ministers, volunteer, and professional.

3. To sponsor diocesan level youth ministry programming.