Insurance Account Accessibility Resumes July 1st

Beginning July 1, 2017 you may resume regular access of your insurance account. Effective this date, all 2016-2017 policies which were not marked for reinsuring during the Reinsuring Process will be removed from your account. You will have continued access to any policies which were reinsured or which are created during the new fiscal year (2017-2018). Please note that policies that were not reinsured during the afforded timeframe are not eligible for reinstatement and must be re-established on an individual basis through your account. Payments toward reinsured policies shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions as outlined on our Insurance page.

Youth Ministry Training Opportunities

Youth Ministry Internship Opportunity

The CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office is seeking young adults interested in applying for an internship in youth ministry.  The newly developed Emmaus Program is seeking 2-3 young adults (preferably out of college) to spend 1 year as a parish youth ministry intern.  These individuals will live in community and will receive youth ministry formation and training.  In addition, they will receive spiritual direction, assistance in vocational discernment, and participate in the spiritual life of the community in which they live.  Each intern will be matched with a local parish to develop a comprehensive parish youth ministry.  The interns will receive a monthly stipend and room and board as part of the internship. The ideal candidate would be a practicing Catholic who feels called to ministry in the Church, enjoys ministering to and with young people, and is still discerning their vocation.  For more information, please contact Brigitte Burke at 504-836-0551 x3226.  

Workshop on Ministry with Gen Z and Their Families

The CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office is sponsoring the Center for Ministry Development workshop on Ministry with Gen Z and Their Families on September 22, 2017 and September 23, 2017 from 9AM-2:30PM.  It is the same workshop being repeated on 2 different days so you can choose either option.  This workshop will share the research about Gen Z youth and their families along with effective ways for parishes to engage youth and their families. We will include practical ideas and starting points within these topics as we explore the ministry implications for youth ministry, catechesis, sacramental preparation and parish life: Listening to and Walking with Gen Z Youth, Engaging their Parents and Families, Making it Personal through Relationships and Formation, Empowering the Innovators – Letting their Faith Soar, and Transforming Ministries and Creating New Pathways. The workshop is designed for all parish leaders whose ministries touch the lives of adolescents—including pastors, deacons, pastoral associates, coordinators of youth ministry, leaders in faith formation, catechists, Confirmation preparation leaders, and service/social concerns leaders. Cost of the workshop is $54, which includes handouts and lunch. An informational flyer is attached.  For more information, contact Brigitte Burke at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 504-836-0551 x3226.  To register, please contact Leahe Wyatt at (253) 853-5422 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register online at www.cmdnet.org.