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World Youth Day, 2011, Madrid
August 14-23, 2011
Click here for the Itinerary

The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is forming a Pilgrimage to World Youth Day.  We're encouraging each parish to send at least two delegates to form our coalition.  If you are interested in joining the pilgrimage, complete this form and return to the Office Youth Ministry by July 29, 2010. 

Mission Statement:

The primary and distinct mission of the Office of Youth Ministry is to serve the formation needs of adult youth ministers and youth leaders. These needs are identified and met through programs and services offered in six key areas of leadership: Advocacy, Training, Consultation, Resourcing, Coordination/Networking, and Direct Services. By enabling the adults and youth to be more effective in their roles as leaders, the Office of Youth Ministry seeks to facilitate the building of comprehensive youth ministry programs, built on the principles outlined in Renewing the Vision.
 

Vision Statement: 

           Working together to make the vision a reality.

 Goals of Youth Ministry, as outlined in Renewing the Vision (USCCB, 1997):

1. To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.

2. To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.

3. To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

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The Office of Youth Ministry is under the coordination of Troy Casteel, M.S., L.P.C.
Administrative assistance is provided by Katie Newton.

Three facilitators serve the diocese to bring the Youth Ministry vision alive in our parishes.

• Westside facilitator, Fr. Scott Sunnenberg, serves parishes from the far west regions of our diocese; from Joplin and Seneca to Lebanon, Missouri.
• Fr. Joseph Weidenbenner serves as Youth Ministry facilitator for parishes located in the central regions of the diocese such as Ava, West Plains, and Salem, Missouri.
• Facilitator for the eastside of the diocese is Mr. Thomas Schumer, deaconate candidate.  He will serve parishes across the eastern most areas of our diocese including Van Buren, Glennonville, Jackson, Cape Girardeau, Charleston and the surrounding areas.
  
  

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