Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (March 20, 2015)

LA Youth Day
The Youth Day Coordinating Team and the Office of Religious Education would like to say a big THANK YOU for your support of the Religious Education Congress/Youth Day 2015! The hard work and dedication of over 500 youth and adult volunteers, along with your efforts in the parishes and schools of our Archdiocese (and beyond), made it possible for 15,000 participants to Talk Jesus with each other. This great message carried around the globe through social media, where #LAYouthDay and #TalkJesusWithMe TRENDED on Twitter and Instagram! This was only possible with the participation of you and your young people.

Please pass on the following information to your young people and chaperones…

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (March 5, 2015)

Youth Day & RECongress
We look forward to seeing you next week at Youth Day and the Religious Education Congress! While at Congress, be sure to stop by the Office of Religious Education booth in the exhibit hall (booth #327) from 12:30-1:00 pm each day to learn more information about City of Saints and to enter your name to win prizes in our daily raffle!

Youth Ministry E-VINE (February 18, 2015)

Youth Day Updates
Stay up-to-date on the latest updates about Youth Day by connecting with us on Social Media. The hashtags for all Youth Day activity are #LAYouthDay and #TalkJesusWithMe.

Facebook: LAYouthDay
Twitter: @LAYouthDay
Vine: #LAYouthDay
Instagram: #LAYouthDay

Youth Day is closed. We are no longer accepting registrations. If you have extra name badges and would like to get them off your hands, then we’d love to know so we can connect you with others who are seeking additional tickets.

Remember that all buses MUST be licensed with the Public Utilities Commission of California — visit www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/transportation/ to see a list of approved bus companies.

Listen to the 2015 Youth Day theme song, "Talk Jesus" by Jeremy and Ryan for FREE - now through Wednesday, March 11.

Special Youth Ministry E-VINE (February 13, 2015)

Youth Day 2015 is officially closed
As of today Friday, February 13, Youth Day 2015 is officially closed. We are not able to accept any other registrations because we have reached our limit on seats for the Arena events. If you are presently registered, thank you very much for helping to make this day so wonderful. If you are not registered and looking to be part of the day, it would be best for you to contact parishes/schools in your area to see if they have extra name badges. We look forward to seeing most of you on March 12, 2015, and for those that were unable to be part of the day please mark your calendar to join us for Youth Day 2016 – scheduled for February 25, 2016.

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (February 5, 2015)

Youth Day/Congress
Don’t delay much longer and register today! Youth Day is nearing capacity. Online registration will close soon at http://archla.org/ydregistration

Seeking volunteers for Congress ---Audio-Visual Aides are needed
The “Yellow Jackets” are a team of volunteer adults that assist with Audio/Visual needs at our annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim. It's a fun job and the team bonds in great ways. We are presently looking for technology-friendly adults that plan on being at Congress (or would like to be at Congress for part of or the entire weekend) and would like to volunteer to help set up audio/visual needs for speakers and musicians. WE NEED YOU! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ron Garcia at mron2you@earthlink.net. He will greatly appreciate any assistance you can give.

Congress Workshop - Survey
Diane Gasper will be leading a workshop about retreats at Congress (Session 2-10 on Friday, March 13th at 1:00 archive.recongress.org/2015/period2.htm) and is seeking your assistance. In preparation, she would like to collect some data from those who have used retreats in their work or ministry. This data will be used only for her workshop, and she will be the only one seeing the individual responses. She would appreciate if you could follow this link to a short, 10 question survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXRLQS6 . Additionally, if you could forward this link to others you know who utilize retreats, she would be most grateful. She would like to collect as many responses as possible. Please respond to the survey sometime in the next two weeks (by Friday, February 13th at the latest). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Diane Gasper at (310) 989-6007 or dibabes@verizon.net

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (January 23, 2014)

Updated Forms and Procedures from the Legal Counsel
       -- Student & Youth Activity Form and Medication Authorization & Permission Form
Over the past few months, our office in collaboration with other Archdiocesan offices worked with the Legal Counsel to revise permission slips and medical release forms with the goal of drafting a universal form that could be used by parishes and schools. The revised forms are worded to reflect changes in law and the language should not be changed when using them. The updated forms need to replace your existing forms. The Student and Youth Activity Form is both a permission slip and medical release form. When completing the form make sure the LOCATION states the sponsoring Archdiocesan school, parish or department who is taking responsibility for the young person during the event. For instance, when bringing youth to Youth Day the name of your parish/school should be listed as the LOCATION because you are assuming responsibility for the participants from your parish/school. The Medication Authorization & Permission Form should be used when a young person needs to be given prescribed medication and/or a young person needs to carry and use emergency medication (i.e. inhaler, EpiPen, insulin etc.). The forms are updated on the Office of Youth Ministry website

Youth Day and Congress
Today, January 23 is the last day to register for Youth Day and Congress at the discounted rate. The fee increase is as follows: Youth Day to $35 per person; and Congress to $80 per person.

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (December 9, 2014)

Website and Social Media
Youth Day 2014 is JUST 92 days away! Can you believe it? We are busy preparing a great day for you. Please check out the website archive.recongress.org/YD for more information or on social media @LAYouthDay. Join the conversation using the hashtag #TalkJesuswithMe.

Youth Day Online Registration
Online registration for Youth Day is now up and functional (thank you for your patience). Register your teens today at http://archla.org/ydregistration!

Training Day
Are you seeking ways to actively engage your young people in Youth Day 2015? If so, this is the year to do so. We have opened the doors to many opportunities (see the list below). Encourage your young people to get involved! A training day will be held on January 3, 2015 at Holy Family Church (1527 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030). The registration form is available online. You must register before December 27, 2014. We created a Training Day flyer to help you spread the word.

Spirit Squad -- Who's ready for Youth Day 2015?! This year, we are looking for a team of high energy, dynamic, high school aged youth, to be part of our Spirit Squad! The Spirit Squad will be used throughout the day to pump up the crowd with games and chants, promote the theme, help direct attention to social media, and transition participants from events throughout the day. For more information, please contact Victoria Radleigh at youthministry@ollnr.org.

Social Media -- Are you good with social media? Do you have a passion to #spreadtheGospel using social media? #LAYouthDay needs you! We are looking for a team of high school aged youth to help us populate our social media platforms the day of L.A. Youth Day. For more information please contact Katie Hernandez-Trejo at k.hernandez@la-archdiocese.org.

Youth Day Emcee -- Youth Day is looking for young people to introduce speakers and help with rallies. Do you like performing in front of large crowds? Do you like to help others have a good time? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then come be part of this great day! Be an Emcee at Youth Day 2015. For more information, please contact Christina Lamas at clamas@la-archdiocese.org.

Arena Liturgy Choir & Band -- Youth Day 2015 is looking for youth voices and musical talent for the archdiocesan Arena Liturgy Choir & Band. Check back for the rehearsal schedule and location. For more information, please contact Katie Zeigler at kzeigler@la-archdiocese.org.

Youth Day Rally -- Do you love to sing? Are you a person who can speak in front of a large group of teens? We would love to have teens be part of the Youth Day Rally! You will have to attend an audition, training day and practices prior to Youth Day. For more information, contact Mary Hernandez at sh.cia.ym@gmail.com.

Buses
As you are making plans for your group’s participation in Youth Day 2015 (or any other activity), remember that when you contract a bus company, it is important to ensure that they are properly licensed and insured. You can check the status of a bus company’s license and insurance on the Passenger Carriers section of the California Public Utilities Commission website.

Adult Volunteers
If you know of adults that are NOT planning to chaperone young people at Youth Day, but would still like to be part of the day – we have the perfect role for them. Each year we have about 75+ adult volunteers that come to Youth Day and help with crowd control, room directing, bus unloading, and so much more! Adults that volunteer must have fulfilled their specific diocesan guidelines for Child Protection. An adult can check with the specific diocesan Youth Ministry office to find out what procedures are in place. If you know of adults that are interested in being part of Youth Day and are not planning to chaperone a group, please direct them to our website or contact Erin Avila at recyouthday@gmail.com or call (559) 259-8232.

Audio-Visual Aides for Congress
The “Yellow Jackets” are a team of volunteer adults that assist with Audio/Visual needs at our annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim. It's a fun job and the team bonds in great ways. We are presently looking for technology-friendly adults that plan on being at Congress (or would like to be at Congress for part of or the entire weekend) and would like to volunteer to help set up audio/visual needs for speakers and musicians. WE NEED YOU! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ron Garcia at mron2you@earthlink.net. He will greatly appreciate any assistance you can give. Thank you for even considering it!

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (October 23, 2014)

Youth Day Opportunities for Youth

This year we are expanding the number of ways that young people can be involved in Youth Day. Encourage your young people to participate! A training day will be held on January 3, 2015 at Holy Family in South Pasadena. The registration form will be available next month on the Youth Day website. In the meantime, share the opportunities listed below and join the conversation on social media #TalkJesuswithMe.

Spirit Squad -- Who's ready for Youth Day 2015?! This year, we are looking for a team of high energy, dynamic, high school aged youth, to be part of our Spirit Squad! The Spirit Squad will be used throughout the day to pump up the crowd with games and chants, promote the theme, help direct attention to social media, and transition participants from events throughout the day. If you are ready to show your spirit and have some fun, make sure to attend the training day on January 3, 2015 at Holy Family Church (1527 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030). For more information, please contact Victoria Radleigh at youthministry@ollnr.org.

Social Media -- Are you good with social media? Do you have a passion to #spreadtheGospel using social media? #LAYouthDay needs you! We are looking for a team of high school aged youth to help us populate our social media platforms the day of L.A. Youth Day. There will be an application and interview process, concluding with a training day on January 3, 2015 at Holy Family Church (1527 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030). For more information please contact Katie Hernandez-Trejo at k.hernandez@la-archdiocese.org.

Youth Day Emcee -- Youth Day is looking for young people to introduce speakers and help with rallies. Do you like performing in front of large crowds? Do you like to help others have a good time? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then come be part of this great day! Be an Emcee at Youth Day 2015. Don’t miss our training day on January 3, 2015 at Holy Family Church (1527 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030). For more information, please contact Christina Lamas at clamas@la-archdiocese.org.

Arena Liturgy Choir & Band -- Youth Day 2015 is looking for youth voices and musical talent for the archdiocesan Arena Liturgy Choir & Band. Check back for the rehearsal schedule and location. For more information, please contact Katie Zeigler at kzeigler@la-archdiocese.org.

Youth Day Rally -- Do you love to sing? Are you a person who can speak in front of a large group of teens? We would love to have teens be part of the Youth Day Rally! You will have to attend an audition, training day and practices prior to Youth Day. For more information, contact Mary Hernandez at sh.cia.ym@gmail.com.

Also, check out our latest Youth Day video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR3xQsBggkw

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (October 14, 2014)

Youth Day 2015 – March 12, 2015

Have you heard? “Talk Jesus with Me” is the theme for Youth Day 2015. You can find a description of the theme in the Registration Guidebook that is now available online. Registration is expected to open online in early November, about the same time as the Registration Guidebook is delivered.

The wonderful Youth Day Coordinating Team has been working very hard to make Youth Day 2015 the best ever. They invite you to dialogue “Talk Jesus with Me” on social media. The handle is @LAYouthDay across all platforms and use the following hashtags: #TalkJesusWithMe, #ShoutItOut, #LAYouthDay.

Youth Ministry E-VINE (June 26, 2014)

Youth Day 2015 Theme

Last month about 35 young people and adults gathered to read the readings of the day for Youth Day 2015 and came up with a great theme. Our 2015 theme will be “Talk Jesus to Me”! A special thanks to the team that gathered to do the hard work of praying over the readings and discerning a theme! We used the reading from the Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. We hope you will help get the word out about our great day – Thursday, March 12, 2015 – and we encourage you to use the readings and theme as you prepare for that day. More information will come out this fall!

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (April 14, 2014)

Youth Day

Please pass on the following information to your young people that attended Youth Day.

Thank you for supporting Youth Day 2014!

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (March 20, 2014)

Youth Day Thank You and Evaluation

The Youth Day Coordinating Team and the Office of Religious Education would like to say a big THANK YOU for your support of Youth Day 2014 and the Religious Education Congress! The hard work and dedication of over 500 youth and adult volunteers, along with your efforts in the parishes and schools of our Archdiocese (and beyond!) made it possible for 15,000 participants to know they are "Never Alone, Forever Accepted." This great message was also carried around the globe through social media, where #YouthDay2014 actually TRENDED on Twitter! This was only possible with the participation of you and your young people. If you brought a group to Youth Day and have not already done so, please take a few moments to complete the evaluation at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YouthDay2014. Your feedback helps us to know what we are doing well, and how we can continue to improve the day so that young people have the best experience possible.

Youth Ministry E-VINE Announcement (February 28, 2014)

Youth Day Updates

Special E-VINE Announcement (February 10, 2014)

 Youth Day – Get Involved in Social Media

The first batch of Youth Day packets were mailed today and will continue to be mailed throughout the week. In the meantime, we invite you to connect with us on Social Media. You can post, tweet, share, like and/or create videos. We look forward to connecting with you online! Click here to find out how.

Facebook: LAYouthDay
Twitter: @LAYouth Day
Vine: #YouthDay2014
Instagram: #YouthDay2014

The Youth Ministry E-VINE is an email reminder/notice of important information in the field of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To be deleted from this list please contact Christina Lamas at clamas@la-archdiocese.org. Don’t forget to visit our website for more information and links to additional resources.

Christina Lamas
Associate Director
Office of Religious Education
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
(213) 637-7674
clamas@la-archdiocese.org

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