Archbishop Michael Sheehan and Pope Benedict XIV
Mission Statement

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry offers many ministry opportunities for the many cultures in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. It is our goal to keep the Spirit of Christ Alive in our youth and young adults. We strive to offer ministry opportunities that will enlighten and expand the minds, hearts, and souls of all. We continuously seek out ways to empower and encourage our youth and young adults. We offer leadership training for parishes and individuals. The Office has many events continuously occurring to allow for mature faith development through conferences, retreats, socials, and outreach through prayer and music.  And we are always there for you when you need a friend. 
May God Bless you and always light your path!

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Patron Saint of Young People

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Soccer League
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Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Promotional Video!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ovDQ25HKK4

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CLI
Christian Leadership Institute
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Calendar of Events from all around the Diocese
E-mail us your Events so we can put them on our calendar for everyone to see!
July 2010

4       Catholic Center Closed

16-18       SEARCH # 130 ages 15-18 ONLY @ Coyote Elementary School

19-23       Christian Leadership Institute @Immaculate Conception - Las Vegas, NM

25       Young Adult Isotopes game
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August 2010

6       Youth Ministers Symposium at Risen Savior Presenter:  Tom East
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28-29       National Youth Ministers Certificate Course-Cycle 2 @ Catholic Center
September 2010

6       Catholic Center Closed

17       Quinceañera Retreat @ Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 6:00pm-9:00pm

25       Quinceañera Mass @ Holy Rosary 11:00am-12:30pm
October 2010

22-23       31st Annual Youth Conference @ Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
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November 2010

4    Young Adult Hispanic National Workshop @ Catholic Center 6pm-8pm Presenter:  Fr. Allan Deck, Executive Director of the Office for Cultural Diversity in the Church in the newly reorganized United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

5       Young Adult Hispanic National Workshop @ Catholic Center 9am-3pm Presenter:  Fr. Allan Deck, Executive Director of the Office for Cultural Diversity in the Church in the newly reorganized United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

12-14       SEARCH # 131 Place TBA
December 2010

3       Advent retreat-Catholic Center closed

24-26       Catholic Center Closed

31       Catholic Center Closed
January 2011

17       Catholic Center Closed

26-28       National Federation Meeting in Albuquerque
February 2011

5       16th Annual Young Adult Appreciation Banquet @ Catholic Center 4:30pm-8:00pm

19-20       National Youth Ministers Certificate Course @ Catholic Center

21       Catholic Center Closed
 

Important Events and Information
Looking to watch a movie with your Youth or Young Adult Group this summer?
Consider these movies that have been approved by the USCCB!
Click on the title to see the full review

Marmaduke
Shrek Forever After
Oceans
Prince of Persia:  the Sands of Time
Furry Vengeance
The Perfect Game
How to Train Your Dragon
Alice in Wonderland

Visit the USCCB movie website to view more!
Let's get back to basics!
Do you know the Precepts of the Church?
Do you know the Corporal Works of Mercy?
Do you know the Spiritual Works of Mercy?
Do you know the seasons of the Liturgical Year?
Do you know ALL 7 Sacraments?
Do you know ALL 10 Commandments?
Do you know the Mysteries of the Rosary?
Do you know the Stations of the Cross?
Do you know the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Do you know the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Do you know the Roman Catholic Holy Days of Obligation?
If you would like more information about these topics please contact our office!
World Youth Day 2011
Please click on the links below for information on WYD 2011 in Madrid!

Flyer            Option 1        Option 2

If you have more questions feel free to contact our office!
Wouldn't it be nice to have a how to guide for building a comprehensive youth ministry program?

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry can help you out!

Contact our office for more information!

PICTURES
NEW!


To view pictures taken at different Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult events, visit
www.photobucket.com/ASFyouth
Do you need help getting your Youth Group Started?
Do you need new ideas for your current Youth Group?
Look no further! 
Simply click the link below to have all your questions answered!

Youth Ministry Access

provided by the Center for Ministry Development
http://secure.cmdnet.org/index.cfm
Great Resources!

Twenty-Third Publications
"Serving the Church for more than 40 years!"

"Resources and coaching for parishes and schools!"

Click the links below to get started!


Youth Ministry                Hispanic Ministry
Featured Resource Books!
Handbook for Today's Catholic Teen By Jim Auer
This book has many answers to those great questions our youth have about being Catholic.

Lifelong Faith Volume 2.4 - Innovations in Faith Formation  www.lifelongfaith.com
A wonderful resource that gives you many innovated of running your Youth and Young Adult Ministry Programs.

Lifelong Faith Volume 1.1 - Faith formation through the Life Span www.lifelongfaith.com
This book is a wonderful resource that shows you how to work with youth, young adults, and even adults, through there journey of Faith. 

Living and Loving - Our Catholic Faith Sunday and Beyond www.nfcym.org
This book has many great lessons you can incorporate into your own youth groups.
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