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.
Youth Ministry Training
The CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office is sponsoring a 2 day training with Rich Curran on July 25-26, 2017. This workshop will focus on youth ministry in the modern parish and practical, measurable solutions to evangelize and grow again. We will discuss how to evaluate where you are and seek opportunities to grow with a discipleship-focused youth ministry. All are invited to attend this training FREE OF CHARGE. Please be sure to invite your staff and leadership to this special event so you can share conversation and strategies back at your parish. Rich Curran is the founder and Executive Director of Parish Success Group, a Catholic not-for-profit, that provides on-site ministry coaching to parishes, schools and dioceses across North America. In 2016, PSG clients grew an average of 12% and volunteers increased 25%. This training will be similar to the session Rich is leading at the US Bishop’s Conference in Orlando, July 1-4. Our training will be held at the CYO Office located at 2241 Mendez Street, New Orleans, LA 70122 from 9AM-3PM each day. It is preferred that attendees come for both days in order to receive the full benefit of the training. For more information and to register, please contact Brigitte Burke at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 504-836-0551 x3226. Registration deadline is July 19, 2017.
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.
