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The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministries
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February 11
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Holy Mary, in the cold and gray of winter, you brought the warmth, light and beauty of your presence to St. Bernadette in Lourdes.
In the often obscure depths of our lives, in the depth of the world where evil is so powerful, bring hope and return our confidence!
Amen.
Source: Our Sunday Visitor |
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CAP Training
The policy of the diocese is that adults will attend CAP once every five years.
The following sessions will be offered in February:
CAP Phase 1
Thursday, February 7, 2013, 7:00 P.M., Christ Our Light, Cherry Hill, School Auditorium
Monday, February 11, 2013, 7:00 P.M., Bishop McHugh Regional School, Cape May Ct. House, Library
Monday, February 11, 2013, 7:00 P.M., Guardian Angels School, Paulsboro Site, Gym
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:00 P.M., St. Michael the Archangel School, Clayton, Gym
Monday, February 25, 2013, 7:00 P.M., Paul VI High School, Haddon Township, Learning Media Center
Click here for more information.
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856) 583-6165 or email ddiggons@camdendiocese.org to register. |
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February Highlights
Tuesday, February 12
Bishop Dennis Sullivan's Installation
Wednesday, February 13
February 22
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Lenten Activities
For Youth
Any Given Sunday reflections for the young church offered by the Diocese of Charleston-Wheeling
St. Mary's Press
For 20 & 30 Somethings
For Adults, too!
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| Natural Family Planning
2013 NFP Courses for
South Jersey
Thursday, February 21, 2013
7- 9:30 P.M. (also March 21 and April 18)
St. Andrew the Apostle's
Parish Center
Gibbsboro, NJ
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Welcome 2013!
Greetings!
My hope is that this electronic newsletter finds you in good spirits and ready to embrace the holy season of Lent. Thank you for all you do for teens and young adults! You help to advocate and provide pathways for this generation to participate and engage their faith in so many ways. Thank you too for all of your prayers, emails and words of encouragement on the recent passing of my dad. He is now at peace and has been embraced by our Lord. My family continues to pray for him.
Certainly, this is an exciting time in our diocese as we prepare to welcome Bishop Dennis Sullivan as our new shepherd, the eighth Bishop of Camden. It is exciting to work with our new Bishop, and I know that he will be eager to meet you and the youth and young adults of our diocese. I am also extremely grateful to Bishop Joseph Galante for his faithful service and care for the young church. We have seen youth and young adult ministries continue to be a pastoral priority in our diocese and within parish communities.
I would like to highlight two opportunities for you and your ministries this Lent. In celebration of the YEAR OF FAITH, we are hosting a Diocesan Youth Congress on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at St. Simon Stock Parish in Berlin. Our theme is Faith Alive and the keynote speaker is Mr. Ansel Augustine from New Orleans. Ansel is a dynamic speaker and is sure to help animate the day and gathering. I hope to see you and at least two participants from your parish or school community.
The other opportunity is a workshop entitled Retreats for Teens. This is being hosted on Saturday, February 23, from 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. at the Stockton College Catholic Campus Ministry Center in Pomona, NJ. This day will be one of prayer, learning and practical ideas that can be used to help your retreat ministry with the young church.
Please know that you are the purpose of my work! I am here to support your successful ministry! How can I help you? Please call, message or even contact me on Facebook. Please know that I am grateful for you and your faithful service with the young church!
Peace and all good,
Greg Coogan
(856) 583-6122
gregory.coogan@camdendiocese.org |
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| Diocesan Youth Congress 2013 |  Faith Alive! Teens in grades 8 - 12 are invited to the Diocesan Youth Congress on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at St. Simon Stock Parish in Berlin. This day-long event provides teens with a chance to make new friends, explore their faith and connect more deeply with God. The schedule includes dynamic speakers, inspiring prayer and worship, and fun social opportunities.
Consider attending with your parish's delegation. Check here for publicity and more information:
Youth Congress Information
Parish Registration Form
Parental Permission Form
Medical Release Form
Begin Holy Week and Easter by discovering how to bring faith alive!
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| Workshop: Retreats with Teens |
 WHAT IS A RETREAT?A retreat offers young people the opportunity to reflect on how God has been working in their lives, on their relationship with Christ, and to begin to explore their own call to discipleship which they received at Baptism. Retreats, especially those that include peer ministry, are perhaps one of our Church's most effective methods of evangelization and catechesis. WHO CAN DO RETREAT MINISTRY? Any faith-filled disciple with the proper training can be involved in retreat ministry! Effective retreat ministers are those who are actively living their faith and are willing to share that faith journey with others. If you are a responsible, honest, mature leader, Retreat Ministry Training will help you develop the skills you need to be a retreat minister. WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. WHERE: Stockton College Campus Ministry Center at 235 South Pomona Road, Pomona, NJ 08240 COST: Registration is only $15 per person which includes all program materials and lunch. Scholarships are available if requested by contacting Greg Coogan at gregory.coogan@camdendiocese.org |
| Resource Register - Youth Ministry |
 A must have for youth ministers and the parents with whom we minister!
Parents are the most influential adults on the faith life of teens and young adults.
Dr. McCarty gives clear examples on how parents can help their teens.
Click here to order the book from the National Federation For Catholic Youth Ministry.
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NJ Catholic Youth Rally at Six Flags
Great Adventure | |
Consider joining the five dioceses from New Jersey in this day of fun and faith. The Diocese of Metuchen is hosting this year's Liturgy.
The NJ Catholic Youth Rally Package includes:
- Admission to Six Flags Great Adventure
- Opening Ceremony (9:30 A.M.) & Closing Liturgy (6 P.M.)
- FREE Admission and catering for ages two and under
- FREE Parking Vouchers
- FREE Return Ticket for every person who visits the catering area
- Private All-You-Can-Eat Buffet from 12:00-4:00 P.M.
Total Package per person - $45.00
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL -Tickets must be postmarked and paid for by May 1, 2013, and they will include one free ticket for every ten paid tickets.
Click here for an order form.
There are a limited number of scholarship tickets available based upon economic hardship. Please email Greg Coogan or call at 856-583-6122 with with any questions.
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| Year of Faith Event: The New Evangelization |
Consider participating in a diocesan evangelization event for the Year of Faith called: "The New Evangelization."
March 12, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Church of the Holy Family
228 Hurfville Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
Dr. Ralph Martin, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization,will be the guest speaker.
Click here for a registration form or for more information.
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| Year of Faith Event: Reading the Signs of the Times with John Roberto |
 When: April 17, 2013 Where: St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 176 Stagecoach Road, Sicklerville, NJ Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Cost: $25 per person or $20 per person for groups of 3 or more (lunch included)
Who is John Roberto?
- President of Lifelong Faith Associates
- Editor of the journal "Lifelong Faith"
- Coordinator of Faith Formation 2020 Project
- Consultant for Churches and National Organizations
- Teacher & Author
- Creator of Theory & Generations of Faith-intergenerational, a lifelong approach to faith formation.
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| Lent for Dummies: Why We Do What We Do |
 Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 7 P.M. - 9:15 P.M.
Welcoming young adults, single or married in their 20s and 30s!
Where: Dubh Linn Square, 482 East Evesham Road, Cherry Hill
Guest Presenter: Fr. Rob Sinatra from the Rowan University Newman House & Diocese of Camden Tribunal
Cost: No cost to attend
Participants are welcome to purchase food and beverages.
For more info: (856) 583-6122, gregory.coogan@camdendiocese.org, or join "Theology on Tap - South Jersey" on Facebook or follow "Theology on Tap SJ" on Twitter.
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| Resource Register - Young Adult Ministry |
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- Step-by-Step Programs with proven success, delivered digitally
- Expert Contributors from all across the country
- Complete Toolkit to start a ministry from scratch
- One-on-One Ministry Mentors for phone support
- Connect with a growing community of other ministers for feedback
- Updated Weekly with fresh tips and up-to-the minute ideas
- Annual subscription any parish can afford
- Easy to implement with little or no staff
- Created by Busted Halo & NCYAMA
For more information or to subscribe click here. |
| Romero Lecture Series | |
 13th Annueal Romero LectureJustice or Just US?
Friday, March 22, 2013
At Rutgers University - Camden
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Diocese of Camden
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation: Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministries
Gregory Coogan
Director
gregory.coogan@camdendiocese.org
631 Market Street
Camden, New Jersey 08102
(856) 583-6122
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Ash Wednesday
Connection
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Ash Wednesday will be here before you know it. Mass and the distribution of ashes makes an impression on the young adult church. It was always an amazing day on a large secular college campus noticing the young adults who participated in services and who publicly marked themselves for faith. There's something about the richness of this day and Lent. Catholics get marked, get set, go! This day is an awesome day to connect or reconnect with the young adults. The young adult church needs to see our best efforts at doing so. Here are a few strategies:
- Distribute a one-page guide to current Lenten practices.
- Offer Lenten daily reflections that can be taken home, accessed online and
used for personal prayer. (See the side bar for further ideas.) - Take home information on "What is Lent?" - possibly a Catholic Update
- List or provide online resources including retreats, podcasting, and prayer
opportunities. (See the side bar for further ideas.) - Suggest applications for mobile devices that will aide spiritual practices. Loyola Press has a new one for 3 Minute Retreats. Click here for more information.
- Consider organizing a variety of service opportunities including evening and weekend times. Don't forget to allow time for reflection and socialization after the experience. Visit Romero Center Ministries for more info.
- Schedule and advertise a church building tour and be sure to include the different practices that your parish does during Lent (e.g. Removal of Holy Water from the fonts, cover statues)
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