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2020 Youth Ministry Awards Celebration
On Sunday, March 8, 2020 Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will preside over the Diocese of Providence annual Youth Awards Celebration. The event will begin with the 1:00 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, and will include the presentation of Scout, and National Youth Ministry Awards. This special day recognizes outstanding youth and the adults who work with them.
These National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Awards are:- The St. Timothy Award is a national award given annually to outstanding high school juniors, seniors or under age 20 who work zealously to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth ministry within the Diocese of Providence. Nominees must be Catholic and exemplify the qualities of moral integrity, prayer, good works and Christian leadership. This award sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, is the highest honor any diocese may bestow on a youth. A maximum of 12 parish level awards and one award per Catholic high school are awarded each year in this diocese. The nominee must be under 20 years of age as of March 1, 2020.
- The Companions on the Journey Award is the highest adult recognition sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. It is given annually in the Diocese of Providence to Catholic adults who have been active members in parish, school, and/or diocesan activities for youth for at least FIVE years. The demonstrated criteria for this award are:
- Excellence in youth ministry
- Commitment to young people
- Outstanding leadership at the local and/or diocesan level
- Commitment to on-going education and formation
- Longevity in ministry
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DIOCESAN Youth DAY 2020
Plans have begun for the 3rd Annual Diocesan Youth Day
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Cumberland, Rhode Island
2020 Theme: "EMPOWERED"with National Presenter
Cooper Ray
Cooper is quickly becoming one of today’s more popular and sought after speakers, worship leaders and retreat facilitators. He is a dynamic & light-hearted speaker and musician who shares his faith with honesty and passion. Through music, story, humor, and audience participation, Cooper leads groups of all ages to a greater awareness of who they are as Catholic Christians and how to recognize God’s presence in their lives.For more information about Cooper, visit his website at www.cooperray.com
The Office of Catholic Youth Ministry wants to be sure all are welcome
to join the planning committee.
A general committee meeting will be held on
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
6:15 -745 pm
Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, Cranston
If you are interested in working in any of the following planning areas
the 5 subcommittees are as follows:
RITUALS: PRAYER, WORSHIP, SACRAMENTS
FAITH FORMATION & SERVICE
INTERACTION & ACTIVITIES
LOGISTICS & SITE MANAGEMENT
PROMOTIONS, FUNDING & DEVELOPMENT
If unable to attend Jan. 15th but interested, please contact us at youthministry@dioceseofprovidence.org or 278-4626
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MISSION OF HOPE 2020
June 23-25, 2020
“Mission of Hope: RI” a local mission experience sponsored by the Office of Catholic Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Providence, responds to parish requests an inexpensive, domestic structured service opportunity. This three day program is offered for adolescent (7th grade through 12th grade) participants registered by their parish/Catholic school (1 adult -over 21- with a vehicle for every 5 youth) and gives the recommended option for staying overnight at the Rejoice in Hope Youth Center. Click here for more information.
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Thank you Mike Patin for a wonderful Mission week!
Our heartfelt thanks to all the parishes and schools who attended the events of our Catholic Youth Mission Week in November. More than 1,500 youth and adults benefited from the faith witness and words of challenge and encouragement from our Louisiana guest Mike PATIN! A special shout out of appreciation goes to our host sites of St Michael’s Georgiaville, St Francis de Sales, North Kingstown, Holy Apostles, Cranston and of course Bishop McVinney Auditorium and the Cathedral hall.
All photos below courtesy of Laura Kilgus, of the Rhode Island Catholic
To purchase photos click here
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 49:3, 5-6Responsorial Psalm Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10Reading 2 1 Cor 1:1-3Gospel Jn 1:29-34
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Upcoming Events
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Contact Us
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Office of Catholic Youth Ministryyouthministrydioceseofprovidence.org
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Post Confirmation Summit
Click here for the resources from the Bishop's Post Confirmation Summit.
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THANK YOU TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!
We would like to say a huge thank you to the Knights of Columbus!
For presenting two checks to our Director of the Office of Catholic Youth Ministry, Louise Dussault, and members of our Diocesan Leadership Team for the Fr. Marot CYO Center and Rejoice in Hope Youth Center.
Thank you so much for your support! -
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Mike Patin Mission events 2019 photo AlbumS
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Mike Patin 2019
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Mike Patin 2019
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Mike Patin 2019
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Mike Patin 2019
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Mike Patin 2019
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