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Growing in Faith Together
From the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
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Community Rosary
Young adults are invited to come and pray the rosary with the Rochester Lay Dominicans on the morning of Saturday, July 6 in Fairport! To learn more about the Rochester Lay Dominicans, visit https://rochester.laydominicans.org/
2024 Seminarian/Vocations Mass & Picnic
St. Theodore's Intentionally Accompanying Young Adults
As St. Theodore's Church in Gates celebrates its 100th anniversary, the parish is looking towards its future. The parish council along with Father Kevin McKenna (Pastor) have developed a new parish pastoral plan. One of the goals of the plan is to more intentionally accompany young adults on their journey of faith and life. They have begun conversations on what ministry for and with young adults at the parish should look like. Those involved in this endeavor are looking to engage young adults in the process and are discerning how they might collaborate with other young adult ministries. If you or someone you know is interested in helping the parish with these efforts or would like to be a part of the process, contact Maureen here.
Young Adult Family Rosary
Young adults with children in the Auburn area are invited to this monthly family rosary. The family rosary will take place in the home of young adults Laura and Kieran McManus. For more information, please email Kieran at kmcmanus41092@gmail.com.
Parish of the Holy Family to Start Young Adult Ministry
The Parish of the Holy Family in Gates is making plans to start a young adult (ages 20-35) ministry at the parish. The desire is to begin the ministry in the fall! The parish is looking for young adults who may be interested in the ministry and in giving guidance/inspiration on its direction. If you or someone you know is a young adult and would like to be a part of the ministry, please contact let Deacon Dan Pavlina here or Father Steve Lape here.
Converge Young Adult Ministry Opportunities
An Evening in Town- July 21
Board Games & Brews- July 25
Martyr Mystery Night- July 30
Men's Retreat- The Eucharist in Our Lives
August 9-10
Notre Dame Retreat House (Canandaigua)
Men are invited to a transformative 24-hour retreat experience focused on "The Eucharist in Our Lives". This retreat will provide an opportunity for spiritual growth, deep reflection, and communal sharing. The retreat includes guided reflections by Father Ed Palumbos (a seasoned pastor with over 40 years of experience and a priest for 51 years), quiet reflection, comfortable accommodations, and meals. The registration deadline is August 2. Click the button below for more information and to register.
Young Adults Participating in Eucharistic Pilgrimage
A small, dedicated group of young adults from across the United States are serving as Perpetual Pilgrims in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage! These young adults are traveling full-time, accompanying Jesus on the four routes of the pilgrimage that will all end at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. You can learn more by watching the video above or by clicking the buttons below.
Elevate (30+ Ministry) Opportunities
Young Adult Ministry Best Practice
Figuring Out What To Do!
Amy McEntee and Nora Bradbury Haehl (Pastoral Associate/Youth & Young Adult Ministry at Our Lady Queen of Peace & St. Thomas More in Brighton), members of the Young Adult Ministry in a Box Expert Team, walk you through a process that will help you figure out a plan for young adult ministry in your parish or campus ministry. They break planning young adult ministry down into manageable steps to keep you and your team from getting overwhelmed. Read more details and a complete list of steps for developing a balanced plan in the Essentials section of Young Adult Ministry in a Box below.
Hallow Summit
August 2–4, 2024 | Franciscan University of Steubenville
A weekend with the Hallow community to encounter God through prayer and fellowship.
Steubenville Summer Conferences for Young Adults
Franciscan University of Steubenville is incorporating the young adult community into two of their adult conferences this summer! In addition to specific young adult programming, registration for young adults is discounted to just $140. Both weekends will include FOUR Young Adult socials as well as a breakout session speaker just for young adults! At Power and Purpose, the breakout session speaker will be Bishop Joseph Espaillat, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York. The speaker for Defending the Faith has yet to be determined. More details and registration can be found by clicking the below.
Young Adult Coffee After Mass
Every Third Sunday of the Month
St. Mary's Church
Canandaigua
The young adult ministry from St. Benedict Parish in Bloomfield/Canandaigua has a monthly Young Adult Coffee After Mass! Coffee After Mass happens every third Sunday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Church in Canandaigua. It is a great way to find community with other young adults and dive deeper into what was heard at Mass. Please email DeAnna Brennan here or Mitchell Buck here with any questions.
Present Catholic
Present Catholic aims to foster a way of thinking and acting that helps people truly embrace the present moment! This new ministry was founded by Melissa LaNeve, a young adult with over 10+ years of experiences leading retreats and giving faith based talks on topics including learning to live in the present moment, being BOLD with the Holy Spirit, and teaching others how to share their own story for God’s glory. Learn more about Present Catholic by clicking the button below.
Check Out Ways to Grow in Faith Together!
Check out the young adult ministries in our Diocese, upcoming opportunities to grow in faith, and resources to help you in your journey by clicking the button below!
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Website: https://oec.dor.org/young-adult-ministry/
Location: 1150 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 328-3228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doryoungadults/