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Setting youth on fire for Christ
Incredible programs are happening right here in the Diocese of Madison to engage youth during the summer and set their hearts on fire for God! Read on to learn about two of these great opportunities that embody the mission to go make disciples among our youth.
Applications sought for Catholic Charities youth scholarship
Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison is seeking applications for the Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship, which recognizes two high school seniors who have shown a commitment to community service with $2,000 scholarships.
Diocese welcomes new youth formation coordinator
The Diocese of Madison’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis welcomed Emily Wallace as its coordinator of youth formation last month.
Catholic Herald Youth Contest for the Year of St. Joseph
After reading and sharing what you know about St. Joseph, think about how he inspires you to be a better follower of Jesus.
High school students: Is service still possible during COVID-19? Yes!
Are you a Dane County high school student looking for an opportunity to serve others?
Youth Conference to be livestreamed
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Amid numerous Steubenville Youth Conferences cancellations throughout the country, Franciscan University of Steubenville has decided to host an interactive livestreamed youth conference on the weekend of July 17 to 18.
Zoom Ministry: caring for our youth online
MADISON — “Hey, J. Gregory!” said a teen over the video conferencing platform Zoom. “Don’t you own a pair of scissors?”
Jaymes Gregory Curran, the youth director of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Madison, certainly wouldn’t have envisioned sitting in his parish’s empty youth room talking over Zoom a few months ago.
“I’d heard of Zoom before the pandemic hit,” he said. “But I have never been a fan of FaceTime, Skype, or other similar apps.”
Commitment to making a gift of self
In the privileged work of being a Vocations Director, I have the privilege to see and work with a lot of young people who are getting more involved in the Church thus opening their lives to the truth of the Gospel.
Plans underway for Totus Tuus 2020
The Diocese of Madison’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis offers Totus Tuus, a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship.