Fall
By Paul Jarzembowski | Fall | Posted on August 11, 2015
This autumn bonfire captures the faith-filled dimensions of the Halloween season with a mass (or prayer service), food (ideally potluck), and fellowship (with thought-provoking conversation).
Read more »By Katie Diller | Fall | Posted on August 11, 2015
This program has a two-fold purpose: It gathers young adults to explore life and faith themes presented in the books they are reading and it connects young adults to the larger parish by inviting parishioners to donate books for them to read (and later discuss them together).
Read more »By Barbara Wheeler-Bride | Fall | Posted on August 11, 2015
By Timone Davis | Fall | Posted on August 11, 2015
This six-session program uses story-telling, discernment, and small group faith sharing, to help young adults explore God’s call in their lives.
Read more »By Jennifer Sawyer | Fall | Posted on August 11, 2015
This program provides a chance for young adults to reflect on what it means to be part of a greater ministry, voice their comments about what works and what doesn’t, and offer concrete suggestions about how to grow and support their young adult Catholic community in several different areas.
Read more »By Barbara Wheeler-Bride | Fall | Posted on August 10, 2015
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 27. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Invite young adults to read and discuss Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment. This conversation will reveal ways God is calling all of us to greater care for God’s creation.
Read more »By Rachel Longest | Fall | Posted on August 10, 2015
Young adults come together to celebrate the liturgy and then share a simple meal. Subsequently, they are invited to participate in another meal, hosted at the home of a young adult, and discuss issues of hunger, food security, and simplicity. It’s a great program that can be replicated throughout the year.
Read more »Fall | Posted on August 4, 2014
“Springtime Chores” image by Tony Alther licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 2.0” https://www.flickr.com/photos/78428166@N00/
Through Care & Repair, small groups of young adults spend time with and do household tasks for parishioners who are not able to complete these tasks themselves. One person sits and visits with the host (care) while the other one to two people help with jobs around the house (repair).
Read more »By Alison Tate | Fall | Posted on August 4, 2014
“Girl on Tracks” image by Barta IV licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 2.0” https://www.flickr.com/photos/98640399@N08/
In a local pilgrimage, a group of young adults travels to a site of religious significance and prays together along the way.
Read more »By Jennifer Delvaux | Fall | Posted on August 4, 2014
“Surprise Party, among the trees” image by Stuart Mudie licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 2.0” https://www.flickr.com/photos/smudie/
This is a social event that serves as a community building opportunity for your parish young adults or the wider young adult community in your area.
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