Feb 20, 2020
Last week, the Office of Youth and Young Adults (YYA) of the Diocese of San José hosted a gathering of their constituents at the Chancery. Sandra Torres, the Director of the Office of YYA, said that they coordinate these gatherings because “it’s very important for all Youth and Young Ministers to come together to foster fellowship, equip leaders, and nurture their spirituality as a team for the young Church. We hope these gathering inspire leaders to cultivate their discipleship in Christ.”
While prayer is a big component of these gatherings, the youth ministers also make time to share best practices, give each other advice, and brainstorm how to overcome the challenges they each face in their ministries.
Row David, Youth Director at Holy Spirit Parish, reflected on this opportunity to gather with his peers. “Compassion builds community, and as a community, we build compassion. We are not just individual Youth Directors but a community, a team who shares the same hopes and enthusiasm for this next generation of Catholics.”
The enthusiasm and camaraderie was indeed palpable in the room and exciting to watch. As expected from this group of “fun-to-be-around” people who are on fire with the Lord, they requested a picture with “silly faces” – we agreed!
We are extremely grateful for the work these Youth Ministers are doing in our community every day, and we can’t wait for them to unveil their plans for the next Diocesan Youth Retreat!
Aug 30, 2022
Stories & Songs weekend with Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart & Jesse Manibusan.
Sept 9th & 10th, Church of the Resurrection
Friday, September 9, 2022 at 7:00pm with Jesse Manibusan, Sarah Hart, and Steve Angrisano, three well-known Catholic composers will host this Friday night concert and play many of their well-loved songs, share their spiritualities, and provide many opportunities for everyone to sing along.
Saturday, September 10th – 9:00 am to 1:00 PM with Sarah Hart one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith, spirit of joy, and love for teaching and leading workshops have touched the lives of thousands.
Saturday, September 10th – 1:30 to 3:30 PM with Steve Angrisano one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. A veteran musician, composer and youth minister, he’s performed at seven World Youth Days, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and many other national and international events.
Aug 30, 2022
Stories & Songs weekend with Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart & Jesse Manibusan.
Sept 9th & 10th, Church of the Resurrection
Friday, September 9, 2022 at 7:00pm with Jesse Manibusan, Sarah Hart, and Steve Angrisano, three well-known Catholic composers will host this Friday night concert and play many of their well-loved songs, share their spiritualities, and provide many opportunities for everyone to sing along.
Saturday, September 10th – 9:00 am to 1:00 PM with Sarah Hart one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith, spirit of joy, and love for teaching and leading workshops have touched the lives of thousands.
Saturday, September 10th – 1:30 to 3:30 PM with Steve Angrisano one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. A veteran musician, composer and youth minister, he’s performed at seven World Youth Days, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and many other national and international events.
Aug 17, 2022
This position administers the youth and young adult parish ministries in both English and Spanish and is responsible for a comprehensive youth and young ministry program.
Duties and Requirements: (i.e.. education, good communication skills, evening/weekend hours, ability to lift 50 lbs.)
Responsibilities include:
- Interpreting the needs of the youth to the pastoral team and community.
- Facilitating, planning, implementing, and evaluating long and short-range program goals
- Leads team members in planning and coordinating the programs and services
- Develops job descriptions, recruits, and facilitates the training to support the youth leaders.
- Develop and implement the Life Teen program and Junior high program.
– Coordinate program components and implement curriculum.
- Assist in the development and managing the program budget
- Establishing a collaborative relationship with other members of the pastoral staff
- Assure that legal and moral responsibilities are provided within context of the parish program
- Support families in their role of promoting healthy adolescent development and faith growth
- Administer designated parish program: Confirmation Program
- Must have knowledge of Pastoral Plan of the Diocese of San Jose and works to implement it
- Attend all parish staff meetings and obligations
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
How to Apply: Please send resume and references to: Sergionoe.ovando@dsj.org
Jan 7, 2022
Saturday, January 22 – 9am to 12pm Rose Lue from St. Simon Parish & Tuan Anh Nguyen, youth minister from Most Holy Trinity Parish, will lead the morning reflection.
Registration is required, see flyer. Retreat is open to youth in 6th grade – High School.
Confirmation and Zoom link will be emailed to you. Retreat is sponsored by the Diocese of San Jose Youth Ministry & the Catholic Committee on Scouting.
For Information contact Bob Wedig at Bob@Wedig.com or Ann Resch at a.resch@att.net.
