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Upcoming Events

Our Lady of Hope Society Service Projects

  

Catholic Charities has a launched an initiative as part of their Our Lady of Hope Society to inspire high school students to live a life of service and charity while building a compassionate community that supports those in need and encourages a life of faith. Organized and led by a group of their peers, all high school students are invited to participate in service projects on the third Sunday of each month. Students do not need to be Catholic in order to serve. If a student is seeking service hours for their school’s documentation will be provided by Catholic Charities for all service projects attended. Youth Ministers are also encouraged to organize a parish group to participate in these service opportunities.  


Upcoming Service Project: April 13th, 2025

Location: Catholic Charities Serve & Lift Center

8001 Longview Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134

Time: 2pm-4pm

Project: Creating Wooden Boxes for recycled eye glass frames that will be distributed to parishes throughout the diocese. 

RSVP to Serve

Midwest March For Life

 The Office of Youth Ministry has partnered with the Office of Life and Justice to coordinate a pilgrimage to the The Midwest March for Life on May 1,2025 in Jefferson City, MO. 


The Midwest March for Life is our regional opportunity to advocate, demonstrate, and lobby for respect for all life, especially the vulnerable pre-born of our state.  It features nationally recognized speakers and organization leaders as well as booths of statewide pro-life organizations, educational opportunities, a youth rally, and spiritual formation opportunities.  


The cost is $30 per individual.  


For more information click here

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Past Trainings & Workshops

The Way: Confirmation Retreats

Engaging Parents through The Way

The Way: Confirmation Curricula

Topics Covered: 

  • Retreats in the overall context of Youth Ministry
  • Laying the ground work for a Confirmation Retreat
  • Best practices in planning a Confirmation Retreat

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The Way: Confirmation Curricula

Engaging Parents through The Way

The Way: Confirmation Curricula

Topics Covered: 

  • Curriculum Models - Classroom and Small Group
  • Overview of Confirmation Curriculums recommended by the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph 

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Engaging Parents through The Way

Engaging Parents through The Way

The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Youth Minister Workshop

 Topics Covered:

  •  The Way: Vision for parents 
  • Role and responsibility of parents 
  • Rights and duties of children 
  • What this means for parish and school leaders 
  • Practical things we ALL can do 

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The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Youth Minister Workshop

The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Youth Minister Workshop

The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Youth Minister Workshop

 Topics Covered:

  •  Defining Adolescence   
  • The Process of Evangelization
  • Missionary Youth Ministry
  • Paradigm Shifts in Youth Ministry
  • Practical ways to engage young people

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The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Clergy Workshop

The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Youth Minister Workshop

The Way: Navigating Youth Ministry Beyond Confirmation - Clergy Workshop

 Topics Covered:

  •  Concerning youth trends
  • The importance of parents 
  • The Process of Evangelization 
  • Paradigm shifts in Youth Ministry
  • Practical ways to support your youth minister

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