Youth Minister & Young Adult Minister's Page "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because the whole world is hearing about your faith. God is my witness that what I say is true…that I remember you every time I pray." (Romans 1: 8 - 10) Click here to access the CYM Models for Parishes Parental Permission and Medical Release Form (includes HIPAA release) Parish ministers working with minors who wish to promote events and share information via social media, cell phones and other modern technologies should have parents complete and return for your files the "Permission for Direct Contact with Minors" form. CLICK HERE for a copy of this diocesan form. For guidelines regarding the use of social media and technologies with teens, please visit the resources below: From the Unite States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB), "Social Media Guidelines, Version 1.0," published June 2010) http://www.usccb.org/comm/social-media-guidelines.shtml From the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), "Recommended Technology Guidelines for Pastoral Work with Young People" http://www.nfcym.org/resources/documents/TechnologyGuidelinesNov2010.pdf Click here for the annual Parish Youth Ministry Report information Click here for current and upcoming opportunities for networking, in-service, and adult faith formation as a youth minister Looking for a special event in the Church or in the lives of teens to celebrate or discuss this week? Check out this calendar, compiled by the NFCYM, to help keep youth connected with the larter Church, and the larger community. A suggestion is given in each month for involving young people in a service event that connects with that month in some way. Consider building one of these ideas to your calendar of events and programs. Events For You 2010 Diocesan Youth Convention Principles and Practice of Ministry with Young Adults National Training Course Youth Minister's Gathering OCEA: Special Trainings in Youth Ministry Youth and Young Adult Ministry Resources Available Also, be sure to utilize the networking and educational opportunities offered any the Office of Religious Education, Office of Worship, Catholic Charities, and so on! Events we hope you will help promote to your young people, and participate in, too! Youth Congress 2003 (photos) Eagle of the Cross Award National Catholic Youth Conference Need some help? Our office staff is available to consult with parish and school staff, and to provide support, training, and networking opportunities for professional and volunteer staff in the fields of youth ministry and young adult ministry. Young Adult Resources Practical Resources 24 teens to be honored with ‘Eagle of Cross’ April 23 at OLMC Bishop encourages young adults to become ‘supporting actors’ Reaching young adults Our resources are your resources! As a supplement to the Diocesan Media Library, the OY/YAM maintains a collection of print and media resources for lending. Click here to see a partial listing of print materials Click here to see a partial listing of our video resources Connect with our National Organizations: Click here for the National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders Click here for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Click here for the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association. Click here for the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Cindee Case - Director