Youth Ministry
Justice for Immigrants Retreat
"Justice For Immigrants" (JFI) is having a day long retreat on Saturday, July 24th in Los Gatos.
Posted on July 16, 2010 by nemis
Cultural vs. Engaged Catholics
Below is an excerpt from a talk I gave on youth and young adult ministry for the 2nd Assembly of Filipino Catholics in the Diocese of San Jose on July 10, 2010. My task was to inform 200 Filipino leaders in the Catholic Church of San Jose about how they can be intentional about youth and young adult ministry in their community. Read more...
Posted in filipino, young adults, and youth on July 12, 2010 by rinaldo
Crud Wars!
July 10, Saturday
2:00 - 4:00PM
What is crud wars?!?!
It's an afternoon with games invloving mud, shaving cread, paint, and a few other surprises! Read more...
Posted on July 6, 2010 by nemis
Church Signs
We see those church signs everywhere. They're getting more creative...
Brought to you by morethandodgeball.com.
Posted in fun on July 1, 2010 by rinaldo
Theater Night at Capital Drive In
THE DRIVE-IN IS A BLAST.
Join us for a great night of fun with old friends and make some new friends.
WHAT: Drive In Movie, Snack Bar & Arcade
There are 9 PG & Pg13 Movies Playing
WHO: All Teens & Friends of the San Jose Diocese
WHEN: July 6 and 20, 2010
WHERE: 3630 Hillcap Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136-1344 Read more...
Posted on July 1, 2010 by nemis
Faith Night with the San Jose Earthquakes
Wanna have some fun and faith with us in an exciting Earrthquake game?
Join us!
Faith Night with the San Jose Earthquake team and a free concert featuring Nelson Gonzales and the Friends of Jesus.
Please click here on how to get tickets and a printed flyer.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Opportunity
Looking for an opportunity to talk justice and service this summer? Read more...
Posted in crs, justice, ministry, serivce, speaker, and youth on June 16, 2010 by rinaldo
DSJ 2010 Ordination
The 2010 Ordination for the Diocese of San Jose on June 5 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph was an absolutely beautiful and stunning ritual and celebration! Three priests were newly ordained and welcomed as Diocese priests to begin their service to the Church. Below are a few video clicks of the ordination. Read more...
Posted in bishop, cathedral, DSJ, ordination, and patrick mcgrath on June 11, 2010 by rinaldo
Lack of Sleep = Depression
In an article posted on Health.com, a recent study shows that lack of sleep can increase the rate of depression in adolescents. Read the full article for details. Read more...
Posted in care, depression, ministry, sleep, teenagers, teens pastoral, and youth on June 9, 2010 by rinaldo
2010 Tahoe Retreat Kick-Off
Join us at Mountain Mike's in Campbell on June 17 to celebrate and kick-off our Read more...
Posted in pizza, retreat, Tahoe, and youth ministry on June 4, 2010 by rinaldo
Youth Ministry Community
This video was just too good to pass up. Our youth ministry should be just like this! Do teens feel that they can be themselves in your church community?
Posted in community, small groups, teens, and youth ministry on June 3, 2010 by rinaldo
CRS Food Fast
Please consider doing Catholic hunger retreat, Food Fast, www.foodfast.org, as a dynamic way of engaging your teens to live in solidarity with our brothers and sisters overseas. Food Fast is also a way to invite your youth to join Catholics Confront Global Poverty - our Catholic campa Read more...
Posted on May 25, 2010 by nemis
A Healthy Reminder...
Taking from D. Scott Miller's blog, here is a healthy reminder...
Posted in youth ministry on May 25, 2010 by rinaldo
Five Characteristics of Healthy Youth Ministry
A brief snapshot of things we should all consider about helping our youth ministry be as healthy as it can be. These ideas were adapted from Doug Fields' book, Purpose Driven Youth Ministry. Read more...
Posted in book, health, and youth ministry on May 24, 2010 by rinaldo
Leading Change
From my perspective in ministry, it seems like the Diocese of San Jose and the church in general is undergoing a lot of change all at one time. This has been true since Vatican II when we began to change the way the Church is led, allowing lay leaders to take on greater roles in liturgy and in the life of the Church. Read more...
Posted in change, leadership, ministry, and youth on May 12, 2010 by rinaldo
Memorial Day Beach Trip
Summer fun in the sun?
Join us for this year's annual memorial day beach trip...
$15 per person for lunch and dinner. You can also just bring your own food.
Please contact Deepu at St. Catherine for more information and details. Read more...
Posted on May 10, 2010 by nemis
Social Action Summer Institute
The Diocese of San Jose will host the National Annual Social Action Summer Institute August 1-4 at Santa Clara University, CA. Read more...
Posted in ministry, social justice, and youth on April 28, 2010 by rinaldo
Youth In Europe... Word Youth Day 2011
If you are planning to go to WYD 2011 at Madrin, Spain, or planning to have a youth group experience with the Pope, please check the trip package below.
This has been provided by the St. Simon Life Teen group. For more information, please contact Val Liberty (vliberty812@stsimon.org) at 650.465.4170. Read more...
Posted on April 23, 2010 by nemis
Just 5 Days
Tell your middle school youth that...
In Just5Days, you will make a difference.
In Just5Days, you will experience your Catholic faith in new ways.
In Just5Days, you'll make friends near and far. Read more...
Posted in ministry, social justice, and youth on April 23, 2010 by rinaldo
So You Think You Can [Edge] Dance
Holy Family's Edge Middle School Youth Ministry invites middle school ministries throughout the Diocese of San Jose to join in the "So You Think You Can [edge] Dance". Build community, have a blast, and use it as an opportunity to get the word out about your ministry. We'll provide the safe and well-regulated space, catholic DJ, and logistics Friday, April 30th from 7pm-10pm. Read more...
Posted in events, ministry, and youth on April 21, 2010 by nemis
