CMD Workshop - Accompanying Youth

The document for the upcoming Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment describes accompaniment as our model for ministry with youth and their families. God began the conversation with young people; our job is to pay attention to what God is doing in the lives of young people, walk with youth as they grow in discipleship, and help them discern their response to God’s plan for their life. This  workshop will explore ways to help youth pray and discern their vocation. Topics include:

• Accompanying Young People Today
• Becoming a Faith Companion
• Helping Youth Pray, Discern and Explore their Vocation
• The workshop is designed for all parish leaders whose ministries touch the lives of adolescents and their families—including pastors, deacons, pastoral associates, coordinators of youth ministry, leaders in faith   formation and catechists, Confirmation preparation leaders, and service/social concerns leaders.
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Presented by Tom East. Tom is the Director of the Center for Ministry Development, Project Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services, and Coordinator of the Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies. Tom holds a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles.  Previously, Tom was the Director of Youth Ministry and the Associate Director of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.  Tom served as editor and author for numerous publications including, Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry (Twenty-Third Publications, 2013).

Date: April 24, 2018

Registration opens: 9:00 am; event begins: 9:30 am; event ends: 2:30 pm.

Event Location: The Chancery: 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Atlanta GA 30080 

For additional information contact: Katherine Angulo - 404-920-7633, kangulo@archatl.com. Cathy Marbury - 404-920-7625, cmarbury@archatl.com