Youth Ministry
World Youth Day 2008
Get more info at the official
World Youth Day 2008 website.
Download the World Youth Day 2008
poster
Hymn to the Mother of God composed for World Youth Day 2008
More information on the musical selections for World Youth
day is available from the Austrailia World Youth Day Site
The Parma area has organized a teen youth group (which is
extended to all area parishes) at the beginning of 2004. We
have 12 members thus far and each meeting brings new
members! I am ecstatic to be part of this group and so proud
of the teens. These kids bring a breath of fresh air and
hope for the future. In addition, I have a great group of
adult volunteers who are happily giving of their time to
ensure the success of this group.
To develop and foster a Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic
identity, by being responsive to the needs of our youth and
young adults, cultivating their God given talents and gifts
and enabling them to grow spiritually and personally within
themselves, their families, parishes and communities,
through Worship, Fellowship, Service, Education, Witnessing,
and continual integration into the life of the Church.
Goals
1) To provide a common forum for youth and young adults,
where the leaders can initiate, coordinate and direct
religious, social, educational and humanitarian programs
designed to promote our Byzantine Rite Christianity.
2) To provide avenues and direction for a fuller and deeper
spiritual growth.
3) To assist in developing a positive self-image as a
Christian within a modern society, as we relate to Christ.
4) To promote friendship within its membership.
5) To offer opportunities for social activities which
cultivate compassion and empathy as well as meaningful
inter-group relationships.
6) To encourage regular church attendance and participation
in the Eucharist.
7) To coordinate regional/national activities which promote
an intercontinental connection with youth (and young adults)
of the same faith.
8) To guide youth and young adults through the obstacles of
modern society.
Objective
So far, they are involved with helping out at the annual St.
Andrew Fish Fry and now are organizing their first fund
raising event. They have gathered to make chocolate
suckers/pretzels to sell at the parish Easter Bazaar. They
have also organized an annual calendar which includes
upcoming fun, spiritual and fund raising events. Look for
furture updates and pictures.
Family Day - A day to Eat With Your Family.
It is a national effort to promote parental engagement as a
simple, effective way to reduce substance abuse by children
and teens and raise healthier children. Family Day
emphasizes the importance of regular family activities and
parent-child communications. The day encourages Americans to
make family dinners a regular feature of their lives.
Research by the National Center on Addiction and Substance
Abuse at Columbia University has consistently found that the
more children eat dinner with their families, the less
likely they are to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs. Family
Day helps remind busy families of the invaluable role that
parental involvement plays in steering children and teens
away from drugs and alcohol.
Seven Family Dining Do's:
1. Start the pattern of family dinners when children are
young.
2. Use Sunday as the day to pick several nights during the
upcoming week when the entire family can eat together. Make
your best attempt to stick to the schedule.
3. Encourage your children to create menu ideas and
participate in meal preparation.
4. Turn off the TV and let your answering machine take care
of incoming calls during the meals.
5. Talk about what happened in everyone's day: school,
work, extracurricular activities, or current events.
6. Establish a routine to start and end each meal. Pray and
light a candle at the start of the meal; eat dessert or play
a board game after dinner to continue the conversation.
7. Keep the conversation positive and make sure everyone
gets a chance to speak.
(For more information and ideas to celebrate Family Day
visit www.CASAFamilyDay.org)
