Announcing Theology-on-Tap 2009!
July 12 to August 9
Theology-on-Tap
(TOT) is a speaker and conversation series for people in their
20s and 30s to learn more about the Catholic faith, make connections
between faith and everyday life, and enter into conversation with
your peers. TOT is being hosted at 41 locations throughout the
Archdiocese of Chicago.
Tap
Manual
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Theology-on-Tap Forms
Theology-on-Tap
Diocese of Joliet
Paul Jarzembowski, Director of Young Adult Ministry
phone: 815-834-4047
email: pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org
Hosting Sites beyond the Archdiocese of Chicago:
Please contact Renew International
Kathy Motyka 908-769-5400
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"Tap
Talk!"
The Theology-on Tap blog begins July 12
RUAH
CENTERS
We
are delighted to announce that on August 1, 2008 we opened two
Ruah Centers of Young Adult Ministry.
"Passing
the Torch of Parish Leadership"
On
March 1, Dr. Kate DeVries presented the above workshop at the
Los Angeles Religious Ed Congress. The workshop presented suggestions
for encouraging Young Adults to be more active in ministry,
and current data on attitudes about working for the Church.
Passing
the Torch - suggestions
Emerging
Models - notes on current research
Grief
Support Group
On the Journey,
a grief support group, has been organized for all in their 20s
and 30s who are grieving the death of a loved one.
more>>
Listen to the
Light Show
Young Adult
Ministry hosts "The Light Show" every 2nd Wednesday of
the month at 9:00 in the morning on Radio 950
AM. Hosts Fr. John Cusick & Dr. Kate DeVries discuss
a variety of topics relating to the connection between faith and
life for young adults. Listen
to Past Shows
Below are 2 Concrete options for Reaching
Out to Young Adults in your parish:
Within
These Walls -
create a brochure for teaching the signs and symbols found within
your church building. Invite all who enter your church to gain a
deeper understanding of the meaning behind various signs/symbols,
and how they work in our lives today.
The
3rd Moment of a Sacrament
- The 1st moment is preparation; the 2nd is the the actual celebration
of the sacrament. The 3rd moment is follow-up. Consider this strategy
of evangelization for building a relationship with parents who have
recently had a child baptized.
Volunteers
are still needed to assist with rebuilding efforts after Hurricane
Katrina.
A
note from Fr. Cusick.
What Does It Mean
to be Catholic as an Adult?
For those looking to learn more about the Catholic faith, we suggest
connecting to any of the following resources:
Books
of Interest
Articles of Interest Websites of Interest
Curious Catholics Gathering
We all know young adults
who are Catholic, but, for various reasons, are not as active
in our Church as they might be... more
>>
YACHT
Club News
YACHT stands for "Young Adult Catholics
Hanging Together." Join us when you can for food for your body
and soul! more >>
Looking
to Do Young Adult Ministry Well?
The "How To" Book
on Young Adult Ministry Is in its 3rd Printing! Fr. John Cusick
and Dr. Kate DeVries have co-authored a book containing strategies
for doing Young Adult Ministry well. The Basic Guide to Young
Adult Ministry is available through Orbis Books, Box 308,
Maryknoll, New York, 10545-0308; 800.258.5838; www.orbisbooks.com.
Barnes & Noble - Review
A Must-Read for Catholic Young Adult Workers!
Posted July 26, 2003, 10:21 PM EST: Fr. Cusick and Kate DeVries
offer some great advice for Young Adult Ministry workers and
pastoral ministers in the Catholic Church, from the diocesan
level to the parish level. Chicago has done Young Adult Ministry
so well that these two had to write down the 'secrets of their
success'... and that they did. As a Young Adult Ministry Director
myself in the Archdiocese of Chicago, I keep a copy on my desk
at all times (and my binding on it is already wearing with use).
Very little has been written about young adults in their 20s
and 30s from the Catholic perspective - and it's a crying shame.
Fr. Cusick and Kate offer a perfect remedy to the lack of resources
out there. They offer suggestions on how to plan, publicize,
and evaluate young adult programming, as well as ideas on how
to reach out to the underchurched in our midst. Every church
professional who works with this age group should buy this book
right away! My only hope is that they keep updating the book
every three to five years as young adults themselves change
over time.
Hispanic
Young Adult Ministry
Are you or someone you know might be looking to gather with other
Hispanic young adults? If so, please contact Jorge Rivera, Coordinator
of Hispanic Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
For more information Jorge can be reached at 312.534.8055 or email
at oficinapjh@aol.com.
Hispanic
Young Adults of Waukeegan
Charis
Ministry: The Jesuit Outreach to Young Adults
Charis Ministries provides opportunities for spiritual growth
in the Catholic tradition for young adults, ages 20-40, utilizing
the gifts of Ignatian Spirituality. That includes the Spiritual
Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and the general heritage
of Ignatian prayer and discernment. Charis offers numerous retreats
every year.
Are you considering a life of
service in the Church as a lay minister, religious sister or
brother, or priest, but are still trying to decide? A Catholics
On Call Young Adult Conference might be just what you need!
Catholics on Call is a program for young adult men and women
who are seeking insight into life and wondering what God has
to say.
Summer Conference Dates:
August 9 – August 14 (week long program)
For more information click on: www.catholicsoncall.org
